Outdoor Pond Issues

[Kissofthegorami]

set up a filter system. Get a big rubbermade container or even a trash can would work. Cut a hole in the side of the container/trash can the size of pipe desired. Put in pipe with a 90* elbow, so the pipe exits out the side and up towards the top of the container. Run pipe at least 3/4 the way to the top of the container. Fill with lava rock (the stuff that goes in the bottom of a grill). Top with sponge material. Cut an intake hole in the top of the container and pipe this to about 1/2 way down. Seal the inlet/outlet. Enjoy your new filtered pond.

Ive thought about doing this with my own pond. You have totally inspired me. With an outdoor pond, its not a catastrophe if the filter ends up leaking like it would be indoors. I'm going to try to make a filter myself.

 

[case_rums]

That's what I did with mine. I later modified my design by using one of those 3-teir cascades they sell at home depot and other stores. the first was filled with lava rock in an old t-shirt. The second was filled with water hyacinth. The third a combination of both. My water parameters were perfect. Water clarity was amazing. You could see to the bottom clearly. The fish loved it. I'll look around for pics and post if I can find any.