Two filters or one?

[kturner]

Just need some advice i am thinking of making a skippy type filter but was wanting to know
will i that be enough filter and what about the waste or solids on the bottom of the pond.I dont
have anything in the bottom of the pond like rocks etc just a few pots with lillies in them.my water
looks really good now i have a milk crate inside the pond with filters and pump inside of it.
any advice about the solids in the bottom and will i need anothe filter for that.

 

[addy1]

I just net the bottom of my pond. I use a swimming pool net, picks the stuff up nicely. A skippy type filter would help, you would need a bottom drain/retrofit bottom drain to draw out the debris in the bottom

 

[koiguy1969]

i would do likewise ...net the debris from the bottom. the skippy will suffice.and will catch the debris that make it in. they will collect on the bottom of the filter. install a flush valve to clean them out. the DIY section here has my builds in there a stocktank style (my preferrence) and the 55 gal drum style. both have flush valves. and if you choose the stocktank style i make and sell waterfall weirs. so the water exits in a sheet like a waterfall should rather than dumping out the end of a pipe. heres a link to the weirs.... https://www.gardenpondforum.com/top...filters/page__pid__110649__st__45#entry110649
and the stocktank build.... https://www.gardenpondforum.com/topic/3510-koiguys-70-gal-skippy-style-filter/
and the 55 gal barrel... https://www.gardenpondforum.com/topic/2766-koiguys-55-gallon-bio-filter-skippy-style/
**the stocktanks allow for a lower profile waterfall, so are easily put pondside...good luck