Pond Filters

[texmaster]

If cost wasn't a primary conscern, what is the easiest pond filter to buy? Right now I have a submersible one and its a pain because you have to get flat on your belly to even reach it, pull it out, clean it, then back on your belly to screw it back in. Wish I knew the name but it looks like a black paper towl rack with plastic mesh.

I'm helping a friend build her pond, probably around 1000 gallons and I'm looking for an easier alternative for her.

Any ideas would be great


There will be a waterfall if that makes a difference.

 

[DrDave]

Go to my web page and click on the bio filter tab. It doesn't get any easier than this.

 

[texmaster]

I wish I had room for it

 

[koiguy1969]

if the 55 gallon drum is too big, you may want to look into a stocktank filter, easily hid as a waterfall (plans in diy section) or a pressurized filter you can bury them anywhere up to the lid

 

[DrDave]

Your bio filter can be located remotely. DrCase and others have done this. You can hide it behind a fence or wherever it will fit.

 

[D&RW]

The EasyPro and other brand filterfalls are another option. With planning these can be integrated into the waterfall build and hidden. I can only speak for the EasyPro and it works very well as a biofilter, but not as well as a fines filter. Also, it doesn't come with a genuine draining system so has to be modified if you want to be able to flush it well.

Other brands may be better, e.g. Savio's filterfalls units. I've looked at their filtration systems and they seem top notch. The build of their filterfalls units is smaller than EasyPro too.

Problem with these units is they are expensive compared to the equally effective DIY systems folks here have built.