Entry Level Pond Solutions
The following illustrations show some solutions to the most common problems we hear. The evolution progresses from the most commonly misconceived setups to more appropriate water inlet, pump and filter combinations, which (as an added benefit) provide for minimum maintenance objectives.
• Shallow bowl shape encourages predation and excessive algae.
• Lack of liner under waterfall - leaks probable.
• Sump pump near waterfall creates stagnant rotting debris.
• Debris clogs pump intake daily.
• Poor water quality due to lack of filtration and circulation
• In-pond filter operates on suction side of pump, bogging pump over time
• Frequent removal of filter for cleaning disturbs debris around filter.
• Filter location at lowest dissolved oxygen level in pond. Lack of oxygen at filter minimizes aerobic biologic filtration.
• Filter and pump hardware combination in pond is unsightly.
• Externally located filter provides for easier access, less time to clean, isolated from pond and tends to be more aerobic.
• Pump is not bogged by large surface area intake
screen. Resistance of flow to pump is on the discharge side of the pump.
• Liner under waterfall and border edge rock contains water.
• Straighter sides and greater depth reduces predation provides shadowed areas
• Greater depth increases volume, reduces temperature fluctuation.
Check out our page on POND DESIGN to discover how unbelievably easy it is to achieve the preferred basic pond filter setup using one of our simple to install, ecologically sound Waterfall/Skimmer Systems.
Check out our page on WATERFALL FILTERS. These units are a waterfall and biological and mechanical filter all-in-one. They not only help your pond sparkling clean they also serve as a great start to your stream or waterfall.
Check out our page on SKIMMER FILTERS. These units are essential to good pond design. This truly revolutionary design is easy to install and can cut maintenance by 90%.
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