Filter Systems for Ponds

To encourage and maintain a healthy pond of water, you must remove the impurities and debris particles. Filtering systems for ponds are essential for preserving the ecological balance of water in harmony with pure clean water, which is compatible with living fish and thriving plants. This is because filters become the home of numerous helpful bacteria. The larger its surface, the more abundantly helpful bacteria grows there. Pond filters are available in various sizes and prices.

Various Types of Filter Systems for Ponds

  • Intake Filters - These are small blocks of foam, included with the pump, although they may be useful for small indoor water fountains, they are not so useful for garden or fishing ponds as they tend to easily clog with debris very quickly.
  • Submersed Filters - These are larger than intake filters, therefore with a large surface it does improve your quality of water, while it does not need cleaning as often. However, it may need retrieval for cleaning by getting into the pond yourself as well as the possibility of spillage of waste water, into the pond while cleaning. Unless of course you make sure the filter media compartment is low enough, so there is no waste spillage while cleaning.
  • Inline Filters -These are reseal-able pressurized canisters and are useful to either the output or the intake side of a pumping system, although most commonly it is on the output. They versatile as submersible or above ground in use, while improving the quality of water and may run for up to a few weeks before needing a cleaning. They can be difficult to open and reseal, they do take up considerable space and you may have to get into the pond to retrieve them for cleaning.
  • External Filters - These are large above ground pond filters, they improve water quality; have an extended period between cleanings while being easily maintained since they are on the ground beside the pond rather than in it. However, you might consider doing some camouflage planting to conceal it from view.
  • Do It Yourself Filters - There are many different ways of making your own filter, you can research some of these ideas at your local library, online with your computer or if you belong to garden and pond clubs of societies to get ideas of how to do it yourself when it come to filter systems for ponds, their instructions and patterns.

Helping Your Filtering System Function Easier

You might like to add some natural plant life, such as water lilies to the pond, since they are wonderful in helping to keep a pond clean and reducing a build up of algae. You may wish to include other pond plants; however, before adding any plant of fish life, you should research their care and maintenance. Installing a waterfall can lessen the load on your pond filter system, just as plants do, by keeping the water moving, which reduces stagnation, while encouraging growth of helpful bacteria in the filtering system. Some pond owners use Barley straw to reduce murky green water. However, you should always keep in mind that clear water does not necessarily mean clean water; therefore, you should test your water quality from time to time.

Filter System Maintenance Tips

  • Always, clean your filter with pond water rather than tap water, to keep from killing your good bacteria with chemicals.
  • Add bacterial supplements to boost the performance of your filter system.

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