I have a 150 gallon pond and my filter broke and besides it didnt work the water was always green any idea on how to stop this? and whats a good filter to use?
Whats a goof filter for my pond
- Thread starter Ivan Braginski
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sorry bout thatI have around a 300 gallon plastic outdoor pond. I use a 500gph pump with a homemade pre-filter (2 litre bottle filled with filter floss and activated carbon) and i have about 3 water hyacinth potted in the pond. I also have the output of the pump going to a homemade PVC fountain (3/4" PVC pipe with holes drilled in the sides and in the stopper at the top) in the middle of the pond to agitate the surface water. I live in Trinidad where the sun is really hot and my pond has been algae free for 3 months. All i do is clean (or replace the filter floss and carbon) in the pre-filter and keep the water hyacinth under control from take over the pond.
The fountain can be made to your liking and will add some aesthetics to your pond. The pump i use is an Intex Model 02 (remained after pool rotted). Will post pics soon.
Here are the pics..... note no UV sterilizers used and pond is in direct sunlight everyday from 12 noon to 5 pm. View attachment 714073 View attachment 714074 View attachment 714075 View attachment 714076