"V.V." wrote in message
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Hello all, I finally found a tub from Tractor Suppy Company. Wondering if
y'all can give me some pointers. The tub is galvanized metal, 6ft in
diameter, 375 gallons. I have a two part question involving pump and
heat.

I live in Naples Florida. Is there any issue having an above ground pond
in
temperatures like we have here? My pool water is 85 degrees right now. I
imagine, even with the shade from plants around the tub, that the water
will
get warm.

## You need to provide some type of overhead shade. A trellis of some
kind, or perhaps a water lily and some water-lettuce. You can paint the
tank white on the outside to reflect the heat of the sun. The plants around
the tub will also help as you surmised.

Second, for that size, I'd like reccomendations on reaonsably priced
pump/bio filters (or what price is reasonable when looking) for this size.
Also would like to know which types of filter/pump is the easiest to
maintain and take care of. Finally, do you recommend an ultra violete
addition?

## You can set an inexpensive pond pump from HomeDepot in a clean new paint
pail and surround it with some kind of filter material. I use window screen
and pea-gravel. I have sponges stuffed in one. Clean as needed by hosing
the filter material off or squeeze out the sponges in pond water. They work
great in small ponds or pools. The best filter we have is one my husband
made out of an old waterproof ammunition case. Cost? $50 for the pump at
HomeDepot, under $10 for bulkheads and about $10 for the filter material at
a local Aquarium store.
I don't think you need a UV light for something that small. They're
expensive and can be a PIA to maintain. I have two of them and haven't used
them in several years. I have some peasoup water in spring, that's about
it.
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