des wrote:
hello i 'am putting in a 5000 gal pond i have 3x 50 gal tanks in line for
filters . but do i still nead a vortex i'am
told the brushes will do the job

See my four 55 gallon barrel filter at website below. I just don't think 3
50 gal tanks are going to do your 5,000 gal pond unless you plan to keep it
very lightly stocked. ~ jan


See my ponds and filter design:
http://users.owt.com/jjspond/

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