Cleaning Your Aquascape Recreation Pond with Wetland Backflush Techniques!

Join Patrick Handley from Waterscapes Australia and Dan Taylor from Taylor Waterscapes as they perform a backflush on a wetland filter system for the first time since its installation a year ago. Learn the ins and outs of maintaining a clean, healthy pond using efficient and effective filtration methods.
In this video, you’ll learn:
0:03 - Introduction to the backflush process and collaboration with Dan Taylor from Taylor Waterscapes.
0:09 - Overview of the filtration system used in the pond, including the intake bay and skimmer setup.
0:20 - Explanation of how the intake bay gathers material and its role in maintaining pond health.
1:20 - Importance of water flow and removing material before it settles at the bottom.
2:00 - How the pond’s design mimics natural water bodies to maintain good water quality.
3:00 - Details on the wetland filter acting as the “kidney” of the pond, supporting aerobic bacteria.
4:20 - Step-by-step backflush process, including draining the wetland and using a sump pump.
7:00 - Importance of proper water levels during backflush to ensure effective cleaning.
10:00 - Tips on pruning plants and maintaining the pond ecosystem without heavy chemicals.
11:00 - Continued backflush process, focusing on volume rather than pressure for effective cleaning.
14:00 - Observing the results of the backflush, showing the removal of accumulated material.
Why Wetland Backflush?
Using wetland backflush methods not only cleans your pond effectively but also helps maintain the natural balance, promoting a thriving ecosystem.
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[@phantomallen1]

Great info Patrick

[@MrCites1]

Great presentation

[@philippefenain4405]

Your ponds are amazingly nice ! Thanks for the video.
The water going through the skimmer is going to the jets through its own pump, the water going under the intake bay pebbles is going to the wetland filter? Do I get it properly?