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[mcdeb]

Hello from Minnesota! I joined because I am addicted to ponds! I have two one is about 1200 gal and the other is 300 gal approximately. I have built one for my mom and got her addicted too. Every couple years we go just a little bit bigger. LOL I am having trouble with my bigger one. I have a jabao filter and can't find the right size replacement pads, I have decided that this company doesn't stand behind their product. But I hate to buy a new filter system. What external system with UV do you all like? Thanks much!!

 

[sissy]

welcome and why not go cheap and build your own filter system .it can be as easy as a tote some lava rock and a tank adapter and cheaper than buying 1 of those things that do not work .I have been using lava rock for over 11 years and it was good enough for my dad when i was growing up for his pond it is good enough for me ,crushed oyster shells to stabilize ph

 

[JohnHuff]

What external system with UV do you all like? Thanks much!!

Welcome to our forum!
I have 3 homemade filters: a shower filter, a moving bed filter and a sand/pebble filter, run from 2 pumps with mechanical pre-filtration. I don't have UV because my algae is naturally controlled.

I think many hobbyists eventually build their own filters because it's a fun thing to do.

 

[Becky]

Hello and welcome aboard!

 

[addy1]

to our group!

 

[RobAmy]

Welcome, I use Savio filters so I can't be much help. There are many filters out there that will work. I am sure you will get a few more ideas here.

 

[j.w]

mcdeb

 

[Fishylove]

Welcome Welcome! I have a bog.

 

[haver79]

Welcome to the forum. I have a home made skippy style filter. No uv.