How to Build a Pond Filter System

Find an old plastic trash can with lid., Fill the can with clean filtration material. , Submerge a waterproof pump into the pond., Turn on pump., Finished.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Find an old plastic trash can with lid.

    Create a drainage hole in the can, on the side near the bottom.

    Position the can so that run-off from the drainage hole will return to pond.
  2. Step 2: Fill the can with clean filtration material.

    , Run the exit pipe from the pump to the top of the filled can. , Water will flow out to top of can, through filter material, back out through drainage hole and into pond. ,
  3. Step 3: Submerge a waterproof pump into the pond.

  4. Step 4: Turn on pump.

  5. Step 5: Finished.

Detailed Guide

Create a drainage hole in the can, on the side near the bottom.

Position the can so that run-off from the drainage hole will return to pond.

, Run the exit pipe from the pump to the top of the filled can. , Water will flow out to top of can, through filter material, back out through drainage hole and into pond. ,

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