Pond Filtration Solution

[dLockers]

As stated, it's only 440gal (our UK ponds are put to shame by the US ponds) but it is relatively high stock.

 

[sissy]

I have 13 fish 2 of the are now over 2 feet and I have 1 shubbie and 2 fantails ,2 butterflies,and 2 fancy tails and the others are just plain goldfish and they need cooler water and my pond is in direct sun so made a shade sail to keep the water cooler and plan on raising the sides to make it a little deeper .The depth is needed for oxygen and cooler water

 

[addy1]

dlockers, there is no easy answer. Those that keep koi and have crystal clear water with high fish loads, have huge filtration systems, water flow, uv's etc, clean the filters and ponds on a constant basis.

 

[Waterbug]

I was waiting until you became vocal that I've touched a nerve. Is it because I am not willing to cipher through information to get a straight cut yes or no answer? This is my second filter in 2 years and none have worked - that's why I am looking for a BIG solution that does the job perfectly.

No nerve. The answer to your question is simply "none". None of the products you linked too will do what you want, as stated. None even make the claim that they do what you want. Sorry you don't like the answer. Good luck.

 

[sissy]

True I clean my pond a lot and have 13 fish so it is no wheres near easy and could never truly make any pond that easy unless you hire someone to take care of the pond for you .That would be the only way to make any pond easy

 

[dLockers]

Even with such a low amount of water (440gal) there is nothing that will get me anywhere close to a 2 week maintenance interval?

Would going overkill (2000gal rated filter/pump) cause any issues?

 

[addy1]

Is there a bottom drain on your pond? You would be doing a lot of filtering having 2000 gph for a 440 gallon pond, turning over the water 4 times an hour. I am trying to recall if that would cause any issues with the fish, i.e. the water movement. I am sure someone will chime in if it will. I turn my pond over once every two hours or so, but my filter is huge which counter balances the slow turn over.

In my opinion, that would help. If you have a bottom drain that will help keep the bottom of the pond clean, less muck build up which will help keep the fish healthier. Some green carpet is good, the good algae, it gives some bio filtration. If you don't have a bottom drain you could put in a retro fit bottom drain.

http://www.aquaart.com/drain.html



My arizona pond, I did not put in a bottom drain, and due to my work load, did not clean it like I should have (at first) The muck layer got nice and thick, the string algae grew up from that stuff like trees. I started netting the bottom and cleaned up a lot of the mess.

 

[sissy]

If you were to go with higher filter and pump you may be cleaning the stuff you need in your to keep fish healthy .I saw on you tube a filter system that all you do is back flush it once a week and not sure it was affordable or not .It was being sold by one of those professional pond builders .All it said is you turn the knob and wait while it back flushes and then turn the knob back to work .It was not a bio filter .I know the more you feed the more you need to clean .I saw some that only feed there fish once every 2 weeks and some that only feed them once every 2 or 3 months and even some that never feed there fish and there water was clear and clean .I guess a pro. system may work but would not be cheap .There are so many pro. builders out there that say theres works .You tube has a lot of them that show there systems and how they work ,that may help you .I only clean my filters every two months and that takes me an hour to back flush them ,but the quilt batting to clean the fine stuff has to be cleaned very 2 days .



I have some smaller pumps in my filter and just pump the gunk out of my filters and do my 10% water change while back flushing them .I just plug the pump in and pull the gunk from the filters .But I net the bottom of my pond every other day .I do have to many fish in my pond thats why I have to go to extremes to keep it clearer and clean .

 

[dLockers]

Okay, that is definitely clear water!

I am not looking to go that far as I cannot afford the time, but as near as possible would be excellent. I think I am going to speak to the swelluk team and see if they can cater as near as possible to my needs.