i need to get a filter

[vinfish]

i was wondering if there is a cheap way to build one that would be really good and kepp my water clear or if there is a cheap one that is really good.

 

[koiguy1969]

as i stated in one of your other threads myself and the 2 doctors (DrDave and DrCase) have instructions for filters here in the diy section and equipment section... for 55gallon drum filters and i have another for a 70 gal stocktank skippy filter...there are others too.. search and you shall find

 

[jtw5150]

Do a search on filters on this forum, and you'll come up with dozens of ideas and suggestions. If you want any help from people here, you'll need to be a bit more specific as to how big your pond is, how many fish, any pumps running, etc. No disrespect intended, but you probably should have researched filters prior to building a pond, and especially before adding fish.There are plent of store-bought filters you could use, but something I've recently started building for our pond is a 55 gallon skippy-style filter. Koiguy1969 has some really nice pictures and build plans in this forum for his. Check it out.... Good luck.

Oops - Koiguy beat me to the punch - sorry.

 

[JoesKoi.com]

The filtration setup on our first pond was 100% DIY. Basically an upflow system consisting of several 55-gallon barrels daisy chained together. Worked extremely well for us for over 5 years before we finally upgraded to a commercial setup.

 

[koiguy1969]

many find going from a storebought to a diy system to be the "upgrade" i know i did!!

 

[oldmarine]

Before I even considered installing my pond, I spent weeks drawing diagrams of what kind of DIY filtration system I was going to build. That was before I found this forum. I have since changed and modified my filtration system several times for my pond. There is quite a bit of eye openning information here. Keep reading and keep asking questions. Your in the right place for what you need to know.

 

[Billkeyups]

After reading everyone's comments about the Skippy filter, I made one following the instructions at the Skippy web site. It is great. However, I do not agree that it should NEVER be cleaned. I put in a center drain to dump the muck occasionally. With the help of 25 trap door snails, this pond has never been clearer. I left my pressure filter and waterfall filter in place, but wish I had never bought them, the Skippy filter should do everything they are doing and more. I will probably not claen those two anymore.