"Gill Passman" wrote in message
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~ jan wrote:


Have to, no. There are benefits though, like quicker start up in the
spring
that might make it worth it. I'd recommend at least an air stone. ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us


So worth the investment then.......better get surfing for the best price -
I'm considering one of the Hozelocks with the built in UV - not sure of
the volume of the pond yet but I think it will be the 1000 gall model that
I'll need - and if not, I am yet to find a problem with overfiltering....

Gill

I haven't found the pressurized filters that great, they tend to need a lot
of cleaning. If you got the space a homemade barrel filter would likely be
better.