Tag Archives: filtration

Filter considerations for your pond

Posted on April 26, 2012 by esearing

Whether you own a garden puddle or extra large swimming pool for koi there are some things to consider when it comes to filtration. This article will not discuss which filter is best/worst but will hopefully help you narrow down … Continue reading →

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Mechanical Filter in a planter

Posted on March 16, 2012 by esearing

In thinking about various was to improve the mechanical filtration of my pond and to reduce debris entering my bio filter I have been thinking about various ways to strain the waste. Since my bottom drain is a retro fit … Continue reading →

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My box filter

Posted on January 22, 2012 by esearing

Here are a few shots of my main filter showing the dirt buildup. It acts as a mechanical and biological filter. Rectangular black polyethelene upflow filter with lid. It is a liquid shipping tote. Measurements: 44” long x 29” wide … Continue reading →

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Simple expandable mechanical filter

Posted on September 30, 2011 by esearing

In seraching for a basic mechanical filter I keep seeing water garden filters that might work for a koi pond but their openings are too small or they are too small to handle the 3600GPH flow I am circulating. So … Continue reading →

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Centrifugal Separator Filters

Posted on September 28, 2011 by esearing

I came across some interesting sites the last few days regarding centrifugal filters. These filters spin the water in a tube which throws the solids to the outer walls at high speed and downward to lower pressure collection areas at … Continue reading →

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