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.