Hi all,
I am ahead of myself as there is still 2ft of frozen packed snow around my pond, but i want to build a more efficient and easier to maintain filter system. I saw this video and thought the cleaning method was really clever.
So I want to build something similar, just a but smaller. my question is more related to the media inside the filter. This is my rough design....
I am going to use a 32 gallon trash can, and these materials... (all from home depot)
My questions are.
Am I using the correct materials?
Are the ratios ok?
And is the order correct? Big gravel first filter, then pea gravel next, then lava rock?
This is going to be in addition to my skimmer, which I am still working out how to make it easier to clean.
I appreciate any help, criticism if am I completely wrong please tell me,
thanks
jp
I am ahead of myself as there is still 2ft of frozen packed snow around my pond, but i want to build a more efficient and easier to maintain filter system. I saw this video and thought the cleaning method was really clever.
So I want to build something similar, just a but smaller. my question is more related to the media inside the filter. This is my rough design....
I am going to use a 32 gallon trash can, and these materials... (all from home depot)
My questions are.
Am I using the correct materials?
Are the ratios ok?
And is the order correct? Big gravel first filter, then pea gravel next, then lava rock?
This is going to be in addition to my skimmer, which I am still working out how to make it easier to clean.
I appreciate any help, criticism if am I completely wrong please tell me,
thanks
jp