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Easy to Clean Primary Filter?
Hey all,
Currently on our ~2500 Gal. Koi pond we have a white Matala (http://www.pondpetsusa.com/matala.htm) primary filter in front of our pump. Here is a picture of our filter: http://www.nmsu.net/mick/viewphoto.phtml?photoid=174 Pics of the whole pond: http://www.nmsu.net/mick/viewalbum.p...rrent_album=10 It does a great job of keeping algea/etc. out of our pump, but is difficult to clean. This time of the year wish the fish spawning the amount of algea kicked up we have to clean it everyday and it takes about 15 minutes each time. Is anyone aware of a different filter material that is easier to clean or a quick way to clean the Matala filters? Are we using a filter that is too tight or catches too much material? Any help would be appreciated. Joe |
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Easy to Clean Primary Filter?
Dude, *nice* waterfall!
In my opinion, you *want* fine filtration! It traps everything before it gets to your pump and gets chewed up. You have nice, clear water: why do you think that happens? The more you can trap on the way in, the less you have on the way out. Right now, I'm cleaning my skimmer filtration 2 X a day: such is life! If you're looking to decrease the amount of time, you can try the next size up on the Matala, but don't throw away the white (you may want to go back). I'm not aware of anything easier to clean than Matala. Whereas Matala is frequently used as biofiltration, the use you're putting it to is not. Therefore, just pull it out, take it over to your garden hose and spray the stuffing out of it! I wouldn't worry about dechlor or anything: just spray, shake, and reinstall! Lee "Joe Blow" wrote in message ... Hey all, Currently on our ~2500 Gal. Koi pond we have a white Matala (http://www.pondpetsusa.com/matala.htm) primary filter in front of our pump. Here is a picture of our filter: http://www.nmsu.net/mick/viewphoto.phtml?photoid=174 Pics of the whole pond: http://www.nmsu.net/mick/viewalbum.p...rrent_album=10 It does a great job of keeping algea/etc. out of our pump, but is difficult to clean. This time of the year wish the fish spawning the amount of algea kicked up we have to clean it everyday and it takes about 15 minutes each time. Is anyone aware of a different filter material that is easier to clean or a quick way to clean the Matala filters? Are we using a filter that is too tight or catches too much material? Any help would be appreciated. Joe |
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Easy to Clean Primary Filter?
On 12 Jun 2003 11:45:11 -0500, "Lee Brouillet" wrote:
I'm not aware of anything easier to clean than Matala. Is this the plastic fiber I've also seen some flip-flops made out of? ~ jan See my ponds and filter design: http://users.owt.com/jjspond/ ~Keep 'em Wet!~ Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a To e-mail see website |
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Easy to Clean Primary Filter?
Yep, except it's about 2" thick (with no backing, so you can wash straight
through) Lee "~ jan JJsPond.us" wrote in message ... On 12 Jun 2003 11:45:11 -0500, "Lee Brouillet" wrote: I'm not aware of anything easier to clean than Matala. Is this the plastic fiber I've also seen some flip-flops made out of? ~ jan See my ponds and filter design: http://users.owt.com/jjspond/ ~Keep 'em Wet!~ Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a To e-mail see website |
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Easy to Clean Primary Filter?
It would also make good divisions/support between filter medias. ~ jan
On 17 Jun 2003 08:54:15 -0500, "Lee Brouillet" wrote: Yep, except it's about 2" thick (with no backing, so you can wash straight through) Lee "~ jan JJsPond.us" wrote in message .. . On 12 Jun 2003 11:45:11 -0500, "Lee Brouillet" wrote: I'm not aware of anything easier to clean than Matala. Is this the plastic fiber I've also seen some flip-flops made out of? ~ jan See my ponds and filter design: http://users.owt.com/jjspond/ ~Keep 'em Wet!~ Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a To e-mail see website See my ponds and filter design: http://users.owt.com/jjspond/ ~Keep 'em Wet!~ Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a To e-mail see website |
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Easy to Clean Primary Filter?
Yes it does. Matala is great stuff (not to be confused with Great Stuff
GBG). Lee "~ jan JJsPond.us" wrote in message ... It would also make good divisions/support between filter medias. ~ jan On 17 Jun 2003 08:54:15 -0500, "Lee Brouillet" wrote: Yep, except it's about 2" thick (with no backing, so you can wash straight through) Lee "~ jan JJsPond.us" wrote in message .. . On 12 Jun 2003 11:45:11 -0500, "Lee Brouillet" wrote: I'm not aware of anything easier to clean than Matala. Is this the plastic fiber I've also seen some flip-flops made out of? ~ jan See my ponds and filter design: http://users.owt.com/jjspond/ ~Keep 'em Wet!~ Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a To e-mail see website See my ponds and filter design: http://users.owt.com/jjspond/ ~Keep 'em Wet!~ Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a To e-mail see website |
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