I've read a lot here and elsewhere on filtration systems. Before reading much on the forums I figured I would install a pressure filter with built-in UV light, mainly because it would be easy to hide. They do seem awfully expensive but I was ready to bite the bullet.

However, on this forum it seems that many opt for a DIY system like a Skippy filter or similar. I like the idea of spending less money and I'm reasonably handy. My issue with one of these is that I don't see that I could easily hide it. My pool is partly raised (I'll add a link to the bottom to some pictures) and I have a good spot for hiding next to the pool, but well below the water line. Hence the pressure filter idea.

Is it possible to pump the output of a DIY biofilter? Or I might be willing to put an above waterline filter where the steel sculpture (see photos) is sitting now, but I don't want to put something that looks like a large plastic tub in that spot... unless I could conceal it somehow.

Here's a link to photos -- I hope it works.

Thanks!
Herv

http://herv.smugmug.com/keyword/garden pool#914980152_2YPbc

I conceal my filter behind evergreen bushes and a Japanese Maple. I have painted it green and you really don't see it. Your landscape is a little flat around the pond so perhaps some evergreen or other shrubs would work for you too.

Pressure filters work pretty good from my experience but mine used too much water to back flush. My veggie filter works much better so that is what I like. I also have a bottom drain and settling pond but many others just vacuum the bottom of their pond as needed.