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Tue, Feb 21, 12 at 11:22
| Have had pond for almost 10 years, 5000 gals, 15'x 15', goldfish only. Have had green water, but when filters (also homemade) kicked in, cleared. Last fall, found I had a snapping turtle (large) find its way into the pond, enjoying a feast. Had to drain pond almost completely to get him out. Refilled (well water) and then we got a hot spell, then turned cold. Water is terrible, green with alots of "stuff" floating. I am afraid my filters will never catch up.
Does anyone have a plan for a homemade sand filter - maybe a tub, with materials, then sand on top which can be cleaned easier than my filters? what materials for the bottom so the sand doesn't go thru. Budget is limited - am retired. Or does anyone have any other ideas - don't like chemicals. Thanks for any help. |
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| Not sure about sand but how about this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdaXPTJQumo&feature=player_embedde
d or this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXF4orXAvmo&feature=player_embedded Pretty easy to clean |
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- Posted by sleeplessinftwayne z4-5 IND (My Page) on Tue, Feb 21, 12 at 16:02
| kklady, you might find something of interest doing a search (box at the first page of the forum) but in general, sand filters are not recommended for ponds. That is because they can't handle the amount of fish poo and plant debris you get with a pond. There are lots of other options. |
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