I have to tell you this is my favorite video on UA-cam I think. I have watched it many times in the last three years and ordered all the components to make my own filter.
Thanks Lee that was brilliant. I have just been given one of those barrels from a friend & will soon build a filter like this for not a great deal of money. Hopefully this will get rid of the dreaded string algae in my stream. I have watched your follow up vid but I don't think I will need any other filtration stuff because its a wildlife pond & stream. Your home pond looks amazing. Thanks again & all the best.....
Just began a project like this to clean up my duck pond. Instead of connectors, I ordered uniseals from Amazon. I don't have luck with connectors and silicon.
After watching this video I contacted Japanese Water Garden who supplied all the parts. If you have a problem Lee who is building the filter has a chat line when you log in Japanese WG and will talk you through it . I am 78 years old and lee sorted me... filter works great
What is the bulkhead fitting you show called exactly. I cannot find anything that looks like this. Maybe it's just a UK fitting, but even online I cannot find anything similar.
Hi Lee thank you so much for this video, I hope all is well with you. I will definitely copy it for my pond, one question though, from the barrel the pipe that goes out to the pond can I connect that to a small skimmer to make some kind of waterfall effect down to the pond? Thank you so much
Great video, 1 question though,if the water is GJ oing in through the top, and being pulled from the bottom to go back to the pond, does that not pull all the waste that would typically settle at the top back into the pond?
Nice design, Lee. Wondering if you have any recent observations or advice on cleaning this system. How often do you drain the unit from the bottom? How often do you remove and clean or replace the upper foam pads and cloth material? Would it be worth adding a compressed air bubble system at the bottom (or at least under the foam pads) to back flush and discard that dirty water every few days? (In that case, I would add a secondary outlet & valve at the top that would Tee into your existing waste line at the bottom. We get a buildup of diatoms (micro-algae) every few days that plugs the microfiber cloth (and pumice stone) in our present trickle filter, and it's very labor intensive to hose off and wring out those cloths. Back flushing would seem much easier.
I have found it necessary to clean the sponges out fairly regular. Perhaps twice weekly. The tank has been drained down several time by opening the valve. But there wasn't much muck in there because the sponges take it all out.
@@leecalladine nice, I am also building like your filter bro since the pond that I have is just and old pig pen it was not built as a I koi pond so there is no filtration chamber just square since its an old pig pen
Hi Lee, Brilliant vid! Many thanks for sharing the knowledge. I can't quite catch the name of that blue media you refer to as Japanese "matting". Could you please tell what it is called? Thank you
@@leecalladine Many thanks for the quick response. How about the 3 different types of foam you put on top of it, Pls can you tell what I should ask for to get these? Thank you. Tha
@@leecalladine Just ran a search and the price varies quite a bit. Is there a risk of buying low quality that may turn to be a hazard to the fish? Any tips for what to look for? Thank you
What is the maximum sized pond ( litres ) could a single 220l barrel filter be used for ? And could I link several together for using on a larger pond size ?
These is no maximum. The size of the pond is only one small factor when deciding on a pond filter. Stocking rate and how much maintenance you are prepared for is equally important. I would recommend using multiple filters as separate systems instead of linking them.
Why is your cleaning drain/valve grabbing the same exact water that your outlet is grabbing? Wouldn't a radial settler or a swirl filter be better to separate solids so they are easily cleaned? I like all the bio filtration in this though. I just feel like its going to get so dirty and you will need to replace all the sponges in the top. The drain valve in the bottom seems pointless if thats where the outlet is anyway. Your outlet is a solids lift outlet.
Just give us a call at the shop 01159397926 we may be able to help. If your only local it not cost much if anything. Shops in Nottingham. Please mention that you messaged me having seen a UA-cam video.
@@leecalladine hi thank you so much for your reply 😊 what it is we can deep clean the pond it looks great a week later it starts get mucky again the machines I bought and got its cispounds now I bought another machine the one you turn the crap once again it don't work water is checked and its spot on. X
@@leecalladine hi Lee thank you for your reply,a young man came to sort the pond ,so all I'm doing now trying to some plants out now its soil I get upset about the soil going in my pond x
The media that I used was a combination of sponge and filter brushes. I also had some left over pieces of filter matting that got torn up and tossed in. The brushes are just there for biological filtration and the mechanical is almost entirely done by the sponge. You can use almost anything in a design like this. Filter media is an insert surface to develop bacteria.
@@bertkutoob They block very quickly and require large amount of maintenance. They would work well as additional filtration working off the back of a drum filter.
The brushes are not being used for the mechanical filtration. The sponge is the only mechanical. The brushes were chucked in for extra biological. Just to fill up the space.
Dude, you are a fucking Rock Star. I don't care how stupid that sounds. There needs to be more people doing what you are doing..... and even more people watching this stuff.Thank you for your vigilance and perseverance. This is not conspiracy BS.
So this design is great! I actually made one for about 100$ just I had to increase the output to two 3" pvc due to running a submersible 1/3hp pump at about 2800/hr otherwise it would just overflow
If you reverse your Inlet and Outlet on that exact setup your filter will work much better. Because water will always take the route of least resistance once your pads start to get a little dirty the water will then start to go straight to your overflow. But if you're in that forces the water to the bottom of the filter which would then Force the water up through the pads this one this will make sure that you always have a much cleaner system
I completely disagree. If you bring the water in at the bottom the muck will be impossible to clean without draining out the filter and lifting all the media out. In at top, stop the dirt with a fine filter that is easy to access, then let the bacteria thirve in the bottom.
I do accept the water will go over the overflow, that's essential to prevent the filter overflowing. When this starts to happen the sponges must be cleaned.
Hi my pond is vey brownish come greenish I have added new bacteria, and put it into my filter. But my pond went brown I left it for a week and no change in the water it was so bad. I had to near empty the pond and put tap water into the pond also freatment for the chemicals from the tap. Now it has changed it green. I bought green water treetment so I am about to put that into the pond now my pond takes 1,200 gals. Could you inform me is that the right thing to do. Regards Michael Ogilvie
@@michaelogilvie7330 Hi just saw your comment. Adding bacteria or chemicals is just a waste of time and money. A suitable UV sterilizer might do the job. UV can remove green water permanently if installed thoroughly.
I have a bunch of different size rocks and a bag of plastic bio balls. I am also running the input from the top to the bottom and the filtered water leaving at the top. It seems like the majority of videos I've watched use the bottom up method. I'm still a day from having all the parts in hand to start.
I did this design but instead put two 2 inch outakes to increase the flow with a 5,600 gph pump. I also added many different types of filtration that differ from yours. This filter setup has kept my 3,000 gallon pond spotless. I have a heavy fish load as well. If anyone is looking at this video for inspiration build it!
Yeah its super affordable as well. I currently work at San Diego Pond And Garden in California. I plan to do a bog and wetland filtration system on my next project.
@@HairyPatch1 A well designed bog filter is perfect for natural ponds. You just have to try and in corporate some mechanical pre filtration. Then they are outstanding.
Wonderful and informative video! Thank you for taking the time and producing this video. Quick question, l have a pump that pumps 4235 gallons per hour. What size PVC pipe would you recommend me using?
hi all please can you do a vlog on how to set up an Evolution Aqua Varipump 10000 and how to calculate the number it should be set at on display for a 500-gallon fibreglass pond with a Nexus 220 running to show how many litres it should be pushing an hour, great vlog thank you for all your video and help.
Great video, I want to change the media in my filter from the packed square sponged to something easier to clean, even if It means more regular cleaning so this video helped me realise I can use alternatives. Thanks man
A very helpful tutorial. It's given me ideas about how I might adapt the design for a small 260 litre pond and yes, I'd be interested to see a follow up video from your project.
I wish I could share my build I did of this with pictures... My friends 1200 gal pond was totally green... I built this filter for her to replace the 5 gallon pond filter... The pond cleared in literally 24 hours crystal clear!!! Ive never seen a diy filter do so amazing!!! Thank you!!!
Have you done an update yet? I want to build my filter like this but I want to go with a 2 inch discharge and maybe move it down so its more towards the center of the barrel , would that be a good idea?
Made a rookie mistake with filter on a new pond Knowhere near good enough and built this in a rush to try and fix it. When I installed it I had bad ammonia, phosphate and water I couldn’t see an inch into. Made this filter with some alpha frog in the bottom and writhing 24 hours the ammonia was gone, by the end of the week water was absolutely crystal. Been running two months now and everything is perfect. Was only supposed to be a stop gap till I got a new filter but I’m honestly scared to change it now. Only thing I’d say is it’s a bit of a chore to clean out but well worth putting up with. Thanks lee
I built 2 like this for my outdoor 200 gallon Koi pond, and my 110 gallon turtle tank. I used two 25 gallon drums. Instead of burying it with all that foam, I put all my filter media in a 5 gallon bucket filled 3/4 of the way. I drilled holes on the bottom. Now, I just pull out the 5 gallon bucket out for much easier cleaning. I placed 3 sets of 1 gallon buckets filled with lava rocks under the 5 gallon bucket. I put my pump on the bottom because it tends to leak. I just added the clean out valve like you show, and also put the overflow T fitting. Thank you for the tip.
Here in Sunny Florida. I've got a giant sandy hole in the ground and I want to drop in a 300 gallon tank. I'd like to build a pond and keep it clear enough with only solar, no batteries and minimal maintenance (at most once a month). Possible?
Hi lee, thanks for the advice on the phone yesterday. I’m thinking I may go with a Oase screenmatic for my new pond plus I believe the pump I already have is a oase aquamax 6000 and can be dry installed for my bottom drain as well as submerged
Lee, I just want to thank you (and Wendy) for this and for selling the necessary to me. My pond is transformed and my fish have a new lease of life. They are just so lively now! Like most things, I just wish I had done it before… 👍👍👍
Hello, a quick question; can I switch the placements between the mechanical filter and the biological filter? does it affect the filtration effectivity?
Go to your local garage/car-service place... They probably have dozens of barrels used for "adblue" wich they go through and have to recycle. Downside: no removable lid but two allready cut holes in the top. Adblue is the chem used for dieselcars and is 32% PEE and the rest is clean water.
Hi Lee, I've copied your design but ive used King British sealent for it, ive let it set but it keeps leaking water from the bottom and the top outlet, ive had to disconnect it from my pond as it will empty it out, is there another stronger sealent you could recommend to me please, thanks
@@leecalladine thank you, yes that's what I've got but I've just noticed looking online that some tank connectors come with a seal and some don't, mine didn't come with any so maybe that could be part of the problem to, I will try a different aquarium sealent aswell and let you know how I get on
Foam for roof gutters. Be sure no toxin applied. I filled a one hundred gallon livestock watering through for the cost of 25$ US. Lots of surface area.
What is difference between filtration pump and circulation pump system? Suppose I want to build a natural koi fish pond in my backyard so how many pumps and systems I need?
Grab a bucket your everyday white buckets then put some bath sponges and normal dish sponges basically anything that is absorb at and durable layer them with plastics that let water through between each layer and make a hole are the bottom on the side put some pvc pipe and seal it with silicon then simply put your hose from your pump inside the filter and done
Thanks for sharing, could you write out the names of everything you used for the making of this filter, I would like to try and make one but as an older female, cannot even remember the names of the parts I would have to buy. Thanks again for doing this video. Gods blessings and stay safe!
@@leecalladine what is the drill size hole that you use for 2"? I would like to duplicate your built. what is the drill size hole that you use? 1 of 2" hose tail 3 of 2" thread bulk head 1 of 2" T connector 1 of 2"" valve 3 of 2" 90 degree angle
Hi Lee I have a PFC 20000 all ponds solution pressure filter with a 18watt uv , EA 20000 pump fed running at 50% and returns by my waterblade . After seeing your filter I would love to have your advice if I would be able to add this to my pressure filter to my system my pond is around 911 gall and how would I link them together . Thank you for inspiring users Carol
The filter could be connected to the pressure filter. However the water blade may be a challenge. Perhaps you would be better running this filter as an independent system with its own pump.
Great video with helpful information! I have a pond which holds about 3100 liters. Will this size filter be adequate enough to keep the water clean and from getting green? Thanks!
I have to tell you this is my favorite video on UA-cam I think. I have watched it many times in the last three years and ordered all the components to make my own filter.
Thanks for the feedback. It's a great filter simple to make and effective.
Thanks Lee that was brilliant. I have just been given one of those barrels from a friend & will soon build a filter like this for not a great deal of money. Hopefully this will get rid of the dreaded string algae in my stream. I have watched your follow up vid but I don't think I will need any other filtration stuff because its a wildlife pond & stream. Your home pond looks amazing. Thanks again & all the best.....
What an amazing channel! I am working with smallscale aquaculture and I am always looking for this kind of DIY/lowcost solutions. Very helpful!
Just began a project like this to clean up my duck pond.
Instead of connectors, I ordered uniseals from Amazon.
I don't have luck with connectors and silicon.
After watching this video I contacted Japanese Water Garden who supplied all the parts.
If you have a problem Lee who is building the filter has a chat line when you log in Japanese WG and will talk you through it .
I am 78 years old and lee sorted me... filter works great
Yet another interesting video. Lots of good tips on how you can make a inexpensive filter.
This video was very informative. Thank you for taking the time to explain this project in such detail. Much appreciated.
One of the best I have seen. Hope you do a follow up.
I did a follow up. It's a year on update.
How many day it works. How to clean it,it's best vedio i have seen ,thanks
Nice project, and excellent video, thank-you.
Thanks for the feedback. Hopefully doing some more videos like this in the future. Have a few ideas.
Nice. Thank you for sharing
Nice work! Thanks!
I am curious how much cleaning of the filters you do. I am guessing they clog in couple of weeks and need cleaning.
Yes it will need regular maintenance.
I saw a similar filter called a skippy. In was at bottom out was nearer top.
Can you use this method with a bottom drain?
What is the bulkhead fitting you show called exactly. I cannot find anything that looks like this. Maybe it's just a UK fitting, but even online I cannot find anything similar.
Hi Lee thank you so much for this video, I hope all is well with you. I will definitely copy it for my pond, one question though, from the barrel the pipe that goes out to the pond can I connect that to a small skimmer to make some kind of waterfall effect down to the pond? Thank you so much
Yes that probably work. To a waterfall.
Great video, 1 question though,if the water is GJ oing in through the top, and being pulled from the bottom to go back to the pond, does that not pull all the waste that would typically settle at the top back into the pond?
Would it matter if you had the inlet attached to the pipe that went to the bottom and so the water would rise throught the filtration body
Great simple filter. Are you going to install a UV lamp? in which point would you nstall
it? Thanks for sharing this. It is very helpful.
The UV is after the pump before the filter.
I copied this filter and the results are amazing. I would of attached a picture put not sure if you can
Thank you. Glad it's working for you.
Good work. My kind of filter!
Nice design, Lee. Wondering if you have any recent observations or advice on cleaning this system. How often do you drain the unit from the bottom? How often do you remove and clean or replace the upper foam pads and cloth material? Would it be worth adding a compressed air bubble system at the bottom (or at least under the foam pads) to back flush and discard that dirty water every few days? (In that case, I would add a secondary outlet & valve at the top that would Tee into your existing waste line at the bottom. We get a buildup of diatoms (micro-algae) every few days that plugs the microfiber cloth (and pumice stone) in our present trickle filter, and it's very labor intensive to hose off and wring out those cloths. Back flushing would seem much easier.
I have found it necessary to clean the sponges out fairly regular. Perhaps twice weekly. The tank has been drained down several time by opening the valve. But there wasn't much muck in there because the sponges take it all out.
@@leecalladine Thanks, Lee.
Where is that shop with all the fittings, I need that now.
Japanese water gardens is in Stapleford Nottingham England. NG9 7JA.
Good presentation bro tnx
Working on some more like this for later in the season.
@@leecalladine nice, I am also building like your filter bro since the pond that I have is just and old pig pen it was not built as a I koi pond so there is no filtration chamber just square since its an old pig pen
Thank you
Hi Lee,
Brilliant vid! Many thanks for sharing the knowledge. I can't quite catch the name of that blue media you refer to as Japanese "matting". Could you please tell what it is called?
Thank you
Its called Japanese matting. Basically it's like very large plastic dish cleaning pads.
@@leecalladine
Many thanks for the quick response.
How about the 3 different types of foam you put on top of it, Pls can you tell what I should ask for to get these? Thank you.
Tha
@@Kept_Crude they are just sheets of reticulated foam. Fish safe sponge.
@@leecalladine
Many thanks again.
You're a Star! 🙂
@@leecalladine
Just ran a search and the price varies quite a bit.
Is there a risk of buying low quality that may turn to be a hazard to the fish?
Any tips for what to look for?
Thank you
What is the maximum sized pond ( litres ) could a single 220l barrel filter be used for ? And could I link several together for using on a larger pond size ?
These is no maximum. The size of the pond is only one small factor when deciding on a pond filter. Stocking rate and how much maintenance you are prepared for is equally important. I would recommend using multiple filters as separate systems instead of linking them.
Why is your cleaning drain/valve grabbing the same exact water that your outlet is grabbing? Wouldn't a radial settler or a swirl filter be better to separate solids so they are easily cleaned? I like all the bio filtration in this though. I just feel like its going to get so dirty and you will need to replace all the sponges in the top. The drain valve in the bottom seems pointless if thats where the outlet is anyway. Your outlet is a solids lift outlet.
The solids are mainly in the top section. The outlet is at the top but takes clean water from the bottom.
Does cost a lot for someone to vist and look at my pond I'm n n 73yrs of housebound something is wrong
Just give us a call at the shop 01159397926 we may be able to help. If your only local it not cost much if anything. Shops in Nottingham. Please mention that you messaged me having seen a UA-cam video.
@@leecalladine hi thank you so much for your reply 😊 what it is we can deep clean the pond it looks great a week later it starts get mucky again the machines I bought and got its cispounds now I bought another machine the one you turn the crap once again it don't work water is checked and its spot on. X
@@leecalladine hi Lee thank you for your reply,a young man came to sort the pond ,so all I'm doing now trying to some plants out now its soil I get upset about the soil going in my pond x
Hi Lee could you recommend plants for me to buy please Rita
@@ritagriffiths6067 there will be no plant's available until Easter time. Then it's largely customer preference.
Hi there. How can I add UV to this set up please? Beginner here.
Very simple. Pump into UV then into the filter.
@@leecalladine thanks for your super quick reply. My pond is about 15000 litres. Will this filter suffice and what pump would you recommend please?
pls send this filter as a gift uncle😅
I use “1and arf”
Yes the larger the size pipework the less likely it would over flow.
Hi, your (nonetheless delightful) accent and my aging ears combined lead me to ask for the details of the filter media.
Could you please oblige...
The media that I used was a combination of sponge and filter brushes. I also had some left over pieces of filter matting that got torn up and tossed in. The brushes are just there for biological filtration and the mechanical is almost entirely done by the sponge. You can use almost anything in a design like this. Filter media is an insert surface to develop bacteria.
@@leecalladine
Thanks. Other than that it would be heavy and difficult to clean,, how would pool filter sand perform?
@@bertkutoob They block very quickly and require large amount of maintenance. They would work well as additional filtration working off the back of a drum filter.
7:03 Where the pomp ?
?
It's on the outside of the pond. Connected dry.
that video is rong as brush go in one filter then fitler mats
The brushes are not being used for the mechanical filtration. The sponge is the only mechanical. The brushes were chucked in for extra biological. Just to fill up the space.
Dude, you are a fucking Rock Star. I don't care how stupid that sounds. There needs to be more people doing what you are doing..... and even more people watching this stuff.Thank you for your vigilance and perseverance. This is not conspiracy BS.
So this design is great! I actually made one for about 100$ just I had to increase the output to two 3" pvc due to running a submersible 1/3hp pump at about 2800/hr otherwise it would just overflow
Hi, ive got a 708ltr pond, would a 120 ltr barrel be the correct size? Also what size pump would I need for this size pond please? Thank you 😊
Perfect size barrel. Any small reliable pump will work just fine. Up to 3,000 litre per hour.
How many gallons should this filter be for? I have a 1300 gallon pond.
It would do a good job on a pond that's size provided the stocking density wasn't too heavy.
If you reverse your Inlet and Outlet on that exact setup your filter will work much better. Because water will always take the route of least resistance once your pads start to get a little dirty the water will then start to go straight to your overflow. But if you're in that forces the water to the bottom of the filter which would then Force the water up through the pads this one this will make sure that you always have a much cleaner system
I completely disagree. If you bring the water in at the bottom the muck will be impossible to clean without draining out the filter and lifting all the media out. In at top, stop the dirt with a fine filter that is easy to access, then let the bacteria thirve in the bottom.
I do accept the water will go over the overflow, that's essential to prevent the filter overflowing. When this starts to happen the sponges must be cleaned.
My pond would definitely benefit from a filter like this. You could have painted the blue barrel it would blend in better.
Hi my pond is vey brownish come greenish I have added new bacteria, and put it into my filter. But my pond went brown I left it for a week and no change in the water it was so bad. I had to near empty the pond and put tap water into the pond also freatment for the chemicals from the tap. Now it has changed it green. I bought green water treetment so I am about to put that into the pond now my pond takes 1,200 gals. Could you inform me is that the right thing to do.
Regards Michael Ogilvie
@@michaelogilvie7330 Hi just saw your comment. Adding bacteria or chemicals is just a waste of time and money. A suitable UV sterilizer might do the job. UV can remove green water permanently if installed thoroughly.
Thanks for making this very useful filter. We got ideas from your video
That thumbnail is everything haha 😂
I have a bunch of different size rocks and a bag of plastic bio balls.
I am also running the input from the top to the bottom and the filtered water leaving at the top.
It seems like the majority of videos I've watched use the bottom up method.
I'm still a day from having all the parts in hand to start.
I did this design but instead put two 2 inch outakes to increase the flow with a 5,600 gph pump. I also added many different types of filtration that differ from yours. This filter setup has kept my 3,000 gallon pond spotless. I have a heavy fish load as well. If anyone is looking at this video for inspiration build it!
I am very pleased your filter worked so well. This design is a good starting concept. There are many modifications and upgrades possible.
Yeah its super affordable as well. I currently work at San Diego Pond And Garden in California. I plan to do a bog and wetland filtration system on my next project.
@@HairyPatch1 A well designed bog filter is perfect for natural ponds. You just have to try and in corporate some mechanical pre filtration. Then they are outstanding.
@@leecalladine Okay I’ll keep that in mind!! Thanks for the tip
My flow rate is 5000g/hour didn't work with 3 inch pipe return. I don't know what is wrong
I've done this just the same but I have a gurgling sound from my filter and its like the outlet water is pulsating . Any ideas plz need to know asap
It sounds like it's syphoning out then stopping. Syphoning out then stopping. I don't think it's necessary a problem.
@@leecalladine surely it's meant to be a continuous flow but ive never known it to gurgle
@@leecalladine dnt matter ive sorted it out it dnt gurgle now
This is a great video for beginners to understand.
Wonderful and informative video! Thank you for taking the time and producing this video. Quick question, l have a pump that pumps 4235 gallons per hour. What size PVC pipe would you recommend me using?
You would need a much larger size pipe for that amount of flow. Probably 4".
hi all please can you do a vlog on how to set up an Evolution Aqua Varipump 10000 and how to calculate the number it should be set at on display for a 500-gallon fibreglass pond with a Nexus 220 running to show how many litres it should be pushing an hour, great vlog thank you for all your video and help.
Hi where did you get the filter mat off cuts from ?
They used to be freely available when matting was popular. However nowadays a lot harder to find.
Great video, I want to change the media in my filter from the packed square sponged to something easier to clean, even if It means more regular cleaning so this video helped me realise I can use alternatives. Thanks man
A very helpful tutorial. It's given me ideas about how I might adapt the design for a small 260 litre pond and yes, I'd be interested to see a follow up video from your project.
How did you go for a small pond? I am doing the same
I built this filter to spec but the pressure build up scares me into thinking it’s going to explode, mine is with a 33 gallon drum
Desperately trying to make this, metric and imperial is a nightmare
Good cheap filter build Lee and well explained walk through of the build thanks
Thanks for the feed back. More videos on the way this year.
I wish I could share my build I did of this with pictures... My friends 1200 gal pond was totally green... I built this filter for her to replace the 5 gallon pond filter... The pond cleared in literally 24 hours crystal clear!!! Ive never seen a diy filter do so amazing!!! Thank you!!!
great to hear it worked well. Please send me some pictures to my email calladinelee@googlemail.com
What size fittings and pipes did you use for your mates filter my pond is the same size cheers
Wow this was such a great video full of great info thanks
Have you done an update yet? I want to build my filter like this but I want to go with a 2 inch discharge and maybe move it down so its more towards the center of the barrel , would that be a good idea?
A year later and no follow up video yet??? Come on man.
Where do you live that you find blue barrels laying around??? 😂
What a great project! Very straight forward explanation and instructions. Thank you!!
Very good detailed video thank you . Would this maintain a 6000 litre pond with 10 koi carp in it ?
Best video I've seen regarding DIY filter....can you please say me where you added electric motor for pumping water?
Made a rookie mistake with filter on a new pond Knowhere near good enough and built this in a rush to try and fix it. When I installed it I had bad ammonia, phosphate and water I couldn’t see an inch into. Made this filter with some alpha frog in the bottom and writhing 24 hours the ammonia was gone, by the end of the week water was absolutely crystal. Been running two months now and everything is perfect. Was only supposed to be a stop gap till I got a new filter but I’m honestly scared to change it now. Only thing I’d say is it’s a bit of a chore to clean out but well worth putting up with. Thanks lee
Your very welcome. Glad it worked so well.
Is this for bio or mechanical? Im looking for a cheap mechanical filter that will suck debris from the bottom.
Both.
goog job
I built 2 like this for my outdoor 200 gallon Koi pond, and my 110 gallon turtle tank. I used two 25 gallon drums. Instead of burying it with all that foam, I put all my filter media in a 5 gallon bucket filled 3/4 of the way. I drilled holes on the bottom. Now, I just pull out the 5 gallon bucket out for much easier cleaning. I placed 3 sets of 1 gallon buckets filled with lava rocks under the 5 gallon bucket. I put my pump on the bottom because it tends to leak. I just added the clean out valve like you show, and also put the overflow T fitting. Thank you for the tip.
Did not find an up date for this video? Do you have a link for it?
Here in Sunny Florida. I've got a giant sandy hole in the ground and I want to drop in a 300 gallon tank. I'd like to build a pond and keep it clear enough with only solar, no batteries and minimal maintenance (at most once a month). Possible?
Hi lee, thanks for the advice on the phone yesterday. I’m thinking I may go with a Oase screenmatic for my new pond plus I believe the pump I already have is a oase aquamax 6000 and can be dry installed for my bottom drain as well as submerged
Lee, I just want to thank you (and Wendy) for this and for selling the necessary to me. My pond is transformed and my fish have a new lease of life. They are just so lively now! Like most things, I just wish I had done it before… 👍👍👍
Glad it all worked well.
just joined, would like to follow Thanks Lee
Can I use flexi hose or has to be the solid kind?
Hello, a quick question; can I switch the placements between the mechanical filter and the biological filter? does it affect the filtration effectivity?
It makes servicing tricky.
Mechanical filtration should always come first before biological filtration.
@@shiroineko13 if i have a mech pressure filter before this, would that work?
Go to your local garage/car-service place... They probably have dozens of barrels used for "adblue" wich they go through and have to recycle. Downside: no removable lid but two allready cut holes in the top. Adblue is the chem used for dieselcars and is 32% PEE and the rest is clean water.
Water should flow UP in the filter!
Hi Lee, I've copied your design but ive used King British sealent for it, ive let it set but it keeps leaking water from the bottom and the top outlet, ive had to disconnect it from my pond as it will empty it out, is there another stronger sealent you could recommend to me please, thanks
You have to use proper tank connection or bulk head fittings that pull up tight. Then any aquarium sealant will do the job perfect.
@@leecalladine thank you, yes that's what I've got but I've just noticed looking online that some tank connectors come with a seal and some don't, mine didn't come with any so maybe that could be part of the problem to, I will try a different aquarium sealent aswell and let you know how I get on
Foam for roof gutters. Be sure no toxin applied. I filled a one hundred gallon livestock watering through for the cost of 25$ US. Lots of surface area.
What is difference between filtration pump and circulation pump system?
Suppose I want to build a natural koi fish pond in my backyard so how many pumps and systems I need?
Grab a bucket your everyday white buckets then put some bath sponges and normal dish sponges basically anything that is absorb at and durable layer them with plastics that let water through between each layer and make a hole are the bottom on the side put some pvc pipe and seal it with silicon then simply put your hose from your pump inside the filter and done
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Hi, is this design suitable for commercial fish farming systems?
I don't see why not.
I have approx 4000 gallon koi pond with 4200 gph pump. Will the outflow from your design have enough pressure to GP up hill to the waterfall
Hello, I wanted to ask where you put the plastic basket and the grate
It was put at the bottom. To keep the media away from the outlet pipe.
hi, how do you determine the pump size? float per gallon?
It's ideal for a pump about 500 gallon you need a larger outlet for bigger flows.
Thanks for sharing, could you write out the names of everything you used for the making of this filter, I would like to try and make one but as an older female, cannot even remember the names of the parts I would have to buy. Thanks again for doing this video. Gods blessings and stay safe!
Excelent. Thank, the explication is very very good.
I do my best. Keep watching the channel more videos every week.
what radius is that barrel about 2 feet?
Is it filter the algue, im using the same diy filter but the algue can't control?
I need u r valuable suggestions😇
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Your video is awesome. Please stop the backround music. It's really horrible.
I don't quite hear the correct size of your bulkhead size: is it 1 1/2" or 1/2" bulk head? If it's 1/2" bulk head, it's kind of small
Go for 2in works a lot better.
@@leecalladine can you list all the part for this build? I’m suoer newbie
@@leecalladine what is the drill size hole that you use for 2"? I would like to duplicate your built.
what is the drill size hole that you use?
1 of 2" hose tail
3 of 2" thread bulk head
1 of 2" T connector
1 of 2"" valve
3 of 2" 90 degree angle
Hi Lee I have a PFC 20000 all ponds solution pressure filter with a 18watt uv , EA 20000 pump fed running at 50% and returns by my waterblade . After seeing your filter I would love to have your advice if I would be able to add this to my pressure filter to my system my pond is around 911 gall and how would I link them together . Thank you for inspiring users Carol
The filter could be connected to the pressure filter. However the water blade may be a challenge. Perhaps you would be better running this filter as an independent system with its own pump.
Is the barrel under pressure, or is it a gravity feed system?
It does work under pressure with the lid on. Otherwise it works fine without the lid. Pump fed gravity return
Sir can you explain how does the inlet pump system works this is very important and how to make it
Good luck with cleaning that?
Great video with helpful information! I have a pond which holds about 3100 liters. Will this size filter be adequate enough to keep the water clean and from getting green? Thanks!
It works, Perfect👍👍👍
Thanks for the video. How many gallons is the barrel?
I wish i had petstores near me that had a selection of fittings like that! I can't even get fittings like this in our local hardware store~!
Sorry to hear that. We have a massive selection of stuff. But always something someone wants and we don't have.