Pond Filters and Types

There are various types of pond filters used for various reasons. Becoming acquainted with the right pond filter for your needs is the first step in successfully maintaining your pond.

There are 5 basics types of pond filters:

• Intake Pond Filters
• Submerged Pond Filters
• Inline Pond Filters
• External Pond Filters
• Combination Pond Filters

External pond Filters are generally the largest of pond filters, and are located above ground (some may be partially buried) somewhere near the pond itself. Water from the pump’s output enters the top of the filter, trickles through the filter media, then drains out the bottom port. External filters may be operated with a variety of media, but generally use large sheets of foam for mechanical filtration with several gallons of plastic or porous stone biological media underneath. Many operate on the “wet/dry” principle used on high-tech saltwater “reef” aquariums, in which the biomedia has water continuously running over it but is not submerged. Advantages: improve water quality; may go days to weeks or even months between cleaning; most efficient form of biological filtration supports greatest fish load; optional filter media may be added for special purposes; above ground installation makes unit easy to clean. Disadvantages: large size and need to be above water level make them difficult to hide; water leaving filter must drain freely into pond and may not be used for fountain or waterfall. Things to Look For: internal bypass that allows water to continue to flow if filter clogs; large surface area; room for several different media. r or outlet clogs.

If you’re planning on have a large pond with larger fish you will want to make sure you get an adequate pond filter to insure the fish stay healthy and to avoid the spread of bacteria and disease.

This website is meant to provide information only on pond filter. The information contained herein is not meant to be substituted for a professional’s advice. The articles are here for this purpose only, to provide information to those interested parties.

 

 

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