Subject: Bead Filter, External Pump, and Bottom Drain.
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Date: 4/9/2004 5:51 AM Pacific Daylight Time
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I just recently purchased a 3000psi Tsurumi pump. I dropped it into a 5 gallon
bucket with 3" holes drilled around for water flow, covered it with a black
mesh bag and dropped it in the bottom of my pond. I then built a filter out of
a 70 gal stock tank filled with swamp cooler pads and plants. Within a couple
of hours my pond was almost crystal clear. I should have done this last year.
I do not have any fancy skimmers, UV lights, etc. I do not even have a bottom
drain. My pond is looking great this year. I have done everything myself and
am very proud of it. I agree with Ingrid that a natural filter works great,
costs less and is much more fulfilling.
Shawn


FOR GODS SAKE MEN .. quit with the damn imitation of Tim Taylor and the
endless quest
for BIGGER, better and more machines. Make a veggie filter. Easy, simply,
natural.
Ingrid

Jim wrote:
Can anyone comment on bead filters or suggest something better? I've
got my eye on the Aquabead 2.5 CU. FT. model. Here's a link.


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