So, I bought a pond filter on Amazon...

My wife finally shamed me into getting off my lazy ass and fixing the pond that has been neglected for well over a year. I bought a filter to replace the old box filter I'd been using for the past 6 years. I'm actually kinda impressed. I was asking it to do the impossible and it almost did. Had I been a little more patient, it probably would have cleared it up in a few days. I bought this with my own hard-earned money so you can trust that I have nothing to gain one way or the other. For the price, I don't think you can go wrong with it. It's simple to setup. I never read the instructions and can't find them now anyways. The water is crystal clear now and I don't have to deal with tearing it all apart to clean the filter anymore. If you have a similar sized setup or want to make one, I recommend this unit to keep the water nice and clear with easy maintenance. Link below for the filter, hose, and pump. I've been using the same pump for about 4 years now so I can say with certainty that it's a solid unit. If you have any questions, leave them below.
Filter: amzn.to/3yGN5t8
Hose: amzn.to/3RB8XPd
Pump: amzn.to/3cfG1fH

[@Kgarz02]

Try a bog filter. Essentially a bucket or barrel filled with rocks that fills at the bottom and empties out the top into the pond. Preferably have it waterfall into the pond to also aireate the water.

[@hertskoi]

good review they can take up to a week to clear up with a few cleans between to get it better

[@dustbat]

Good honest review.

[@peggytazelaar6350]

If I were you I would add a hose where the water comes out and extend it out over the pond. Your filter can become clogged when you aren't there and water could run straight down your filter side and out on the ground and drain your pond. They are meant to have a hose or sit over the pond. I've used a few different kinds over 15 years.

[@mamapanda7457]

I've watched many YT videos looking to find a system that is easy and affordable to use and take care of. I'm disabled so I can't always take apart, clean, and reassemble my current system. I've seen these on Amazon but just wasn't sure of it. I appreciate your honest review (I saw your update video too). Because of this video I'm more comfortable giving a system like this a try. Thank you so much!

[@notoshaapproved]

Glad to be of help. Super simple to clean, flip a valve and turn a crank. Install was pretty easy too.

[@froggothehobo]

This video reminds me there is so much stuff ppl need to know before spending their whole savings in ponds and calling it expensive :x thanks for sharing and have a great day.

[@notoshaapproved]

So true!

[@twelvelookslike]

The only thing that really cleared my water was building myself a bog filter with small rocks and some plants on top. I had a uv light for awhile and it did work pretty good but the unite started leaking water onto the bulb and it broke. Look into a bog filter and add some bacteria

[@Bobithan]

would little creeks also help adding some bacteria?

[@twelvelookslike]

@@Bobithan i would think soo.

[@petelongrs]

Ok fair play. Definitely an improvement.

[@Andi-xe8qo]

Thank you for including the pump name

[@notoshaapproved]

Glad I could help.

[@allkindsofoutdooractivities]

Not too bad at all. Good video

[@notoshaapproved]

Thanks!

[@cindyhmcdaniel4977]

Looking batter for you. A bog area. Or large ceramic bowl with gravel and water flowing through like the spill fountains would be super to clear your water. KZbin vids are not clear for the different needs we have. But it’s sure worth a try. Even bagged 3/8 gravel in your waterfall filter is wonderful

[@cindyhmcdaniel4977]

Better !!!

[@twelvelookslike]

This is what i did too and cleared my pond almost crystal clear.

[@korzer]

How funny you expect instant results, it takes weeks/months for all the bacteria to colonize the medium in the filter and for all that neglect to be undone.

[@notoshaapproved]

I actually had clear water in 2 days and it has stayed clear since. Super impressed with the filter.

[@peggytazelaar6350]

Sorry I didnt watch to the end where you added hoses.

[@michealadderley9081]

You could do with a filter box that holds sponges and the floss used for stuffing pillows that will collect all the fine sediment before that pressure filter it looks similar to an oase one the blue knob can be turned towards the pipe that will allow you to flush the system regularly

[@notoshaapproved]

I actually have a foam filter from the filter box I started with. It worked OK but cleaning was a PITA and needed to be done often (every few days). I currently have the foam laying over the inlet to the pump and held down by a rock. I chose this filter for ease of use which it has performed better than I dreamed. I need to clean it 2 time/ month and the water stays crystal clear. The Pleco and turtles love it.

[@michealadderley9081]

@@notoshaapproved I have a similar system running into a box filter with jap matting on an IBC tank I'm using to grow koi carp on over winter here in UK approximately 350 2 inch long at present . the pump is inside an upturned bucket with 3mm holes drilled all around half way up sides. And larger hole for pipe /cable . It's held down with stone and pump hasn't suffered blockage in 3 years only minimal removal to clean internally. It works great for me and my friends who use similar in there goldfish ponds .

[@cuongnguyen-ys4ud]

Very nice

[@notoshaapproved]

Thank you

[@CarolynHenry1231]

It will take days, but will work

[@KoiRun50]

Wow pretty rapid improvement.

[@notoshaapproved]

We are very impressed with it.

[@giobelkoicenter]

nice koi pond filter bro

[@notoshaapproved]

Thank you. I was hesitant because of the low cost but it's working very well. Pond is crystal clear and I only run the pump for 2-3 hours per day.

[@larrysimmons6082]

Turtles are real messy on that big or whatever probably need a bigger pump I imagine

[@notoshaapproved]

It actually works quite well.

[@petelongrs]

Looks like you're circulating dirty water?

[@notoshaapproved]

Video is old. Pond is spotless now. Filter did it's job.

[@trickshotish]

Hope it works better than the one I bought from pond solutions 😢

[@notoshaapproved]

Zero issues so far.

[@curse6of6me6]

What's wrong with yours from pond solutions?

[@phillipthompson6505]

How do the turtles get out to sun themselves? They stay wet all the time?

[@notoshaapproved]

I built a platform in the center for them to sun themselves on. I actually completely rebuilt the pond and waterfall last week. See video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5DGoXmEatCEjK8&ab_channel=NotOSHAapproved%21

[@thatsmyrc]

I just bought same filter. Does the UV light indicator suppose to be on all the time? Mine goes off and on, stays off more than on. I think something is wrong with my bulb possibly.

[@notoshaapproved]

My UV light stays on all the time. Had to replace the bulb a few months back. Cheap and easy. Still recommend!

[@thatsmyrc]

@@notoshaapprovedit’s a pretty darn good filter cleared my pond up in 24hrs. Yet that’s when noticed the visual light indicator flickering “now it’s just off” I did purchase new UV lights. They just came in,the temps are still colder so no chance of algae forming, but going to get out there to change it soon. My biggest coy had to much fun after the pond cleared up that I found him outside the pond 10’ plus away from it 😢 he must of jumped out of pond with new arrangement and flow of water current. I saw the night before I found it that they were having fun swimming against current of water. 🪦

[@VaraRalte]

Make room where the turtles could stay dry and bask under the sunlight.. 💁‍♀️ they need it everyday

[@notoshaapproved]

I did, added some stacked rocks for them to sun themselves.

[@pacman727]

How do you feel about this filter now? You still use it?

[@notoshaapproved]

Yes, very pleased with it. The water is so clear that if it's calm the pond looks empty. I only run it 3-4 hours a day.

[@TheFrogfeeder]

@@notoshaapproved I was gonna say, I’m only halfway thru the vid, but I was gonna come t that it’ll probably take a few days for the initial cleaning… I just got one of these but a bigger size and a huge pump, and it’s been running for only an hour so far, and the water looks even worse from being stirred up… but I know how these filters work and and I expect a nice clear turtle pond in about 3 or 4 days… I’m using a 10ft diameter steel,water trough, it’s pretty awesome for a turtle pond!

[@notoshaapproved]

@@TheFrogfeeder I had a pump with more flow, and I was told it was flowing too much water for the filter to catch anything. Didn't make any sense to me but the smaller pump and this filter work flawlessly. I run it 3 hours a day and the water stays crystal clear. It took about 2 days to get it completely clear but I saw big improvement in about 12 hours.

[@SameOleG1]

Does it also take in the algae?

[@notoshaapproved]

It's done a pretty good job so far. Water is crystal clear and cleaning the filter is super simple.

[@SameOleG1]

@@notoshaapproved i'm gonna get one. I have a nasty algae problem living in Sunny California.

[@notoshaapproved]

@@SameOleG1 Don't expect immediate results. Be patient.

[@SameOleG1]

@@notoshaapproved I’ll give it time

[@paulbjork5976]

Bog filter

[@kyletrump8025]

Pretty sure you have it piped wrongx̌

[@ChristineMaentz]

We have one of those filters… not worth the money. Make a homemade with a bucket and poly fill. You’ll see improvement in minutes.

[@nancishufritz5499]

Wow- an hour? Give it time, like several days! Patience, weedhopper.

[@notoshaapproved]

I actually saw a small difference in just an hour.

[@ayatti26]

running it over the falls will help pull out more nitrogen and starve the algea.

[@notoshaapproved]

Thanks, I didn't know that.

[@ayatti26]

@Not OSHA approved! yes. That's where the microbes accumulate that feed on the nitrogen and reduces the amount of nitrogen that goes back into the water. Thank you for your video.

[@frankiepitt9135]

No it won’t.

[@ayatti26]

Yes it will.

[@garethsykes8648]

No where near big enough for a 2 foot long plec

[@calvinhelms4442]

before i sell a pond i tell my clients there are three stages of water . water problem , water head ache , water nightmare . yours is stage water nightmare . its a lot of work to keep fish ,water plants and don't get me started on turtles . the filter system you bought is sufficient for this pond . it just needs to turn the water over for two time a day . down fall is the cleaning . it will have to be cleaned often . more in important is your UV light . you need a in pipe uv or put the light in the filter . all the water must run over the UV light . turtles are highly toxic with saminila poisoning. the more you run the filter the more clear the water will get . you can also use aqua clear products . keep ph around 7 no more then 8 .5 no less then 6 . don't use water from your house it has chlorine . you can buy a filter or let water set for three days . after the water clears you will have algae problems any algaecide will do . i hope you enjoy the water feature i can tell you there is an answer for any problem you encounter . but they are work to maintain

[@danielwykowski6069]

There is a difference between mechanical and biological filtration. Mechanical is fast and helpful but biological is slower and better.

[@notoshaapproved]

Thanks for the info.

[@frankiepitt9135]

You need both.

[@digrazioable]

Filter and pond sucks

[@notoshaapproved]

I love you too!

[@larrysimmons6082]

Soon as the bottom gets stirred up with something, it’s gonna look just as bad as where you begin Don’t mean to sound, Pesta, mystic, but turtles are messy

[@sohailbhutta1439]

Why your wife have not divorce you still is a mystery to me. Thats so bad.

[@notoshaapproved]

Me too. Guess I'm lucky.