Which is the BEST POND FILTER for Koi and other garden ponds

[@charlottewilson4560]

Wow that’s a lot of information! I didn’t realise how complicated some filtration can get. I love how simple the ecosystem filtration is. The skimmer and biofalls make it so easy to look after and not much work to clean.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Yep, you can make pond filters complicated or simple

[@CrazyBritTho]

Im an aquarium keeper & dont have a pond but needed to help a friend replace an inadequate koi pond water filter - THANK U for this god send of a video that compiled & summarised key info making it managable & understandable. BLESS U!

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you for your time.

[@danm8004]

I've never looked at UV as chemical filtration before but that actually makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the insights

[@ThePondAdvisor]

It’s crazy how many people, say don’t use chemicals then lead on to recommend UVC. Some times it’s the only option

[@DrumFilterRau]

The drum filter is the most effective, given that it does not need to be cleaned.❤

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Really, I have found them to be expensive to run, you need to give them more attention, error codes are common, water changes are mandatory, it’s harder to create a decorative water feature with them, you need a filter room or house! For a compact koi pool yes a drum filter might be the best but for ponds with plants, fish and one that needs less attention or a degree if anything goes wrong. Don’t get me wrong they have there place and are the best for some koi pools. They are however just mechanical so you still need bio chambers. Just not the best for most ponds with koi or other garden ponds.

[@sgsuper1150]

Reed plants cured my green water instantly, I find the all in one filters still quicker to clean than a box and pump. They need to be connected to a water fall the opposite end or the water is not cycled and then is pond weed city.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

I agree, reeds are amazing for tackling green water issues. And I share your preference for all-in-one filters; they do make maintenance much simpler for some people. Thanks for the tip about connecting them to a waterfall to maintain a balanced ecosystem. These all in one filters do have limitations however and need more attention than larger filters. I prefer adding a skimmer and biofalls for most garden ponds. As it’s much easier to clean out a basket or a net than dragging a pump out every couple of weeks.

[@meliahouse]

What's not to like Mark......Ecosystems always have & always will be "the best", certainly in terms of providing the best environment for happy fish, especially Koi! Keep it up Buddy :-)

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@atgcain]

Helpful mark thanks, just going to see what comes up here now 🤔

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Enjoy

[@virginiabird3447]

I love all your VDO's and thank you for doing this. I have a 25,000 liter pond - and have 30 ducks and 7 geese. What kind of filtration would you recommend?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Wetland filter

[@jamieskoipond]

I have a pressure filter going in to two DIY bakki shower one is three tier the other 2 and water is clear I have 4 small koi. Pond is 2 meter by 1 and a half meter and 3 foot deap going to make bigger when the koi get the bigger.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Sounds good 👍🏻

[@jamieskoipond]

@@ThePondAdvisor Would you say I have enough filtration or should I make some more?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

That depends on your needs, how often are you having to clean the pressure filter? Do you want to reduce the amount of rinsing or cleaning? Do you add any bacteria ?

[@unicornsprinkles9340]

Thank you so much for the knowledge, & insight . So helpful.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

You are so welcome!

[@davidneil1452]

great video we are just building our koi pond so great info

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Are you looking to build an aquascape ecosystem for Koi, if so look into wetland filtration, you can’t beat it, if you don’t want to have a pump/filter house that are becoming the norm with koi pools. These filters are the largest filters on the market as you build them to whatever size you like. If space is an issue look into a koi pool set up, these are compact but need a lot more attention from the pool/pond owner.

[@DominiDiscord]

I have a bare liner, 6x11' pond that's 3'-5' deep(~2000 gallons). I use a DIY pressurized filter from a 58 gallon pickle barrel with matala, bioballs, and oyster shells to buffer the water. It is fed by an Aquaforce 2700 Turing about 2000 gph. I clean it every 6 weeks. For UV I have a fountain pump that turns 900 gph, my water is clear but my fish are growing. I'm going to expand to a second barrel this fall/winter and separate my mechanical and bio filtration. I currently have 6 layers of matala ranging from black to gray and ~1000 bioballs in mesh laundry bags. My plan is to add a little more matala and expand to 2000 bioballs. I also will make the water swirl below the matala in an effort to settle out big solids and help with maintenance frequency. Is there anything different that you would suggest regarding filter media?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Sounds like you are on the right track

[@PETERBURGHER-z9d]

Hello Thanks for the video I am looking for a pool I don't want ro put fish in because I've had them taken before but just for water sound like river can tou recommend which pump to get please. Thank s

[@MissSilencedogood]

I wonder if you can help me I am about to demo our old concrete pond and redo it all over again in concrete. This time I want it to be 6-7 feet long about six feet wide and 4 feet deep except at the shallow point at a 2 ft. depth so only 1 step. The shape will be an L shape. I am thinking it will be between 700-800 gallons max so only 3-4 fish max. I am not sure what GPH of a pump I might need. The intention is to have Koi and plants. I am now dizzy with options. I heard ideally you want the pump in the skimmer? I also saw that pumps last longer outside of the water. We are keeping the gravity system in place since it is built into the concreted in waterfall. The tube pops out of the soil and is generally run from there. I also heard we would need the UV light filter? Ahhh so confusing how this would all go together if we already have a built in gravity cascade? Thank you. :D

[@ThePondAdvisor]

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[@s.w.5349]

Mark I need help.. My pump was running fine in my skimmer but suddenly the skimmer empties faster than it can feel I honestly don't feel the water level is changed at all. Before I add freshwater I need to buy dechlorinator. There is nothing holding the weir door. When the pump is turned off the skimmer fills with water level with the pond, which is about halfway up the weird door. Do you have any videos on skimmer and pump troubleshooting this is really baffling me

[@s.w.5349]

Empties faster than it can fill

[@s.w.5349]

And thank you so much for all your videos by the way it was instrumental in me building my pond, getting pond plants, building waterfalls, and choosing the right items for the pond

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thanks for the kind words. It sounds like the water level is low. Half way up the skimmer door when off is low. Take the door off and see if that works. Was it working ok and now it’s not or have you just installed it?

[@jamesbuckingham3583]

I am wanting to build a Koi pond. But I’m not too sure on what filter would be the best. I have a pump that would work just fine, but I want it to be an ecosystem pond. What filter would be the best?

[@dxbdxb242]

Thank you for the excellent video 👍🏼 subscribed. One question I’m about to set up 1000 litre preformed pond with a nice selection of goldfish & plants which, pressure filter would you recommend I’m thinking of the Hozelock Bioforce 6000 pressure filter would this filter be adequate, I would want the water to look clear. Thank you

[@kirsty.H34]

Hi, so i have a lined pond approx 4000l With waterfall, Waterfall end is run with just a pump no filtration and planted its around 4 inches deep so basically the wildlife end water is beautifully clean. There are 2 large boulders between that end and the fish end so water flows all around pond but fish can't get to shallow end. Large end is 4ft deep then 3ft, 2ft shelves. Currently using a all pond solutions canister filter pfc8000 with a 9000l pump water is not good. Can see so many particles, also running a 3000l canister filter as extra. I have 3 koi, 2 turtles 2 weather loach, Swan mussels and around 20 goldfish 10 need rehoming as they have grown from eggs laid so they will be moved on. I've been looking at the Blagdon 25000l box filter that has 6 or 7 compartments as I feel the cannister all in 1 is just not filtering the water enough. No bottom drain on the pond. Planted well with Marsh marigold, watercress, iris and grasses. Wildlife area has frogs, newts, boatman. Any advice is welcome on filtration, I just can't seem to have good, clear water in the fish end. Thanks so much.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

I do not recommend these types of filters, as they are a lot of attention unless oversized. Adding fine filter pads will help or a waterfall filters

[@ThePondAdvisor]

waterfeature.shop/products/aquascape-uk-rapid-clear-fine-filter-pads

[@julianfieldhouse968]

Could you please advise me which pump / filter I should get. I am building a small raised pond approx. 2m x 1 m x 0.5m depth and want to run a small waterfall 0.3m above into it. It wont have any fish just frogs. I am considering a pressurized filter fed from an in pond pump with a turning handle or pump handle for ease of cleaning. Is this overkill for such a small set up. Thank you for all your great videos and advice.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

I would Recommend waterfeature.shop/products/ecowave-2000-uk 65w and will pump up to 9mm solids.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

I would recommend this filter to go with the pump waterfeature.shop/products/diy-pond-waterfall-filter-box-aquascape-uk

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Or the professional biofalls 1000 the pressure filters need a lot more attention plus hard to hide in the garden and you have a pipe returning to the pond from the filter instead of a lovely sound from a natural looking waterfall

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Waterfall filter waterfeature.shop/products/1000-biofalls-pond-waterfall-filter-box-uk-aquascape-uk

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Hope that helps

[@blaesehartley1697]

Great video mark. I would love to know more about the wetland filter. I don’t seem to see many people talking about them in the UK

[@ThePondAdvisor]

We have a couple of builds coming up with wetland filters builds. Are you looking for your own feature or you in the trade?

[@blaesehartley1697]

@@ThePondAdvisor I’m in the building industry but planning a project at my own property.

[@samrocks07]

Does any filter system run without power? I mean, with use of battery powered or even with solar powered. Tx

[@ThePondAdvisor]

We are looking into a premium version at the moment. However not found any that a much good so far.

[@martinlanders1623]

Mark, I've bought a 3635 litres / 800 Gallon fiberglass pond. It'll have gold fish and a few water Lillie's I've also bought a laguna pond filter 14000. Would you say my filter is adequate?

[@vikkitee4686]

I have one of those above ground ponds about 100 gallons and use an all pond solutions in pond filters all in one filter, split to a small waterfall. I’m forever getting algae. Need some help. I’ve added more media in the waterfall part as well as the original filters media. The size of my pond if I have anymore filtration the fish are going to get blown all over the place. I have 5 comments and 5 shabunkins in it.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Mechanical filtration might be the problem, algae is healthy just unsightly sometimes. We use multi clear in the UK 🇬🇧 for blanket weed treatments

[@VinylUnboxings]

Do you have any thoughts on anoxic Filtration / biocenosis clarification baskets? 🤔

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Yes I did a little work on the principal in the late 90s, at sparsholt college

[@ThePondAdvisor]

as you know it’s a whole new topic,

[@johnday8204]

Mark what type of filter would you recommend for a small raised pond of 1000 litres

[@ThePondAdvisor]

What are you keeping in the pond, fish, water garden ie plants, wildlife or everything

[@Momotiki1]

Hey mark, my well water has some phosphates in it which I think is contributing to string algae. Are there any plants that are great at using up phosphates? Overall the water is clear, other plants are doing well. Could probably use a bit more shade/water covering plants. Only about 1/3 covered right now.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Watercress is a good fast grower, or have you used any phosphate binders like Maintain?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

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[@jamesborley4579]

Do you have any recommendations for a pond filter with a power cable around 20metres + ? I can't find a pond filter with a cable longer than 10 metres and that's too short unfortunately.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Our pond filters don’t need any power cables? Are you talking about filter pumps? Why do you need a 20 m long cable. Do you have a lake? What about an underwater cable connection?

[@jamesborley4579]

@@ThePondAdvisorsorry I meant a filter pump. I have a 5x8 ft pond roughly 18 inches deep. However it's about 20/30 metres away from the outside power supply. I either need a solar power filter pump, mains powered with extra long power supply or plants to provide filtration.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

How about an outdoor extension cable to the pond side, or use a junction box or switch box.

[@youngstadan4999]

Really struggling with stringy algae , filter box has nothing in it but stringy algae have to clear my pump everyday etc. Water is pretty clear not perfect though. I've got a pressure filter . I've got a pond expert easy spin 30000 and thr pump is a 15000 ponds 14x14 by 5 ft deep in thr middle . But it's probably average 3 to 4 foot if you count thr shelves etc, do you think this should be enough? Got 16 fish most under a foot some.4 to 6 inch 2 big ones( had 20 year) its guarantees clear water but mines never been crystal clear since I've had it? Do you think this is enough? Would I be better pumping it into another filter ? Waterfall one or something? Or add another filter?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Yes I would say the pond and load is to big for the filter system. Or your having to clean it to often and the bacteria can’t cope. A waterfall filter after the pressure filter will work.

[@archiejenner3799]

Mark without spending much money how can I get my green pond clear without a uv filter we have a small all in one filter

[@ThePondAdvisor]

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[@sissymizzell4884]

Boy did I hit the jackpot with this one! We are struggling to keep our about 3000gal biological koi pond clear. We just a few days ago built and set up a 100gal rubbermaid stock tank as a bog (its ugly) with a 1600gph pump. We also have a 1600 gal pump on the aquascape bio ball's waterfall box. We had a heavy fish load until I rehomed a good many due to not being able to keep up with the maintenance (cleaning filters and quilt batting every day). I am now trying to figure out the best solution to this problem. The new bog seems to be working a little even without plants right now (was told take all plants out in cold) is this true? Any advise would be helpful!

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Yes and No, if the plants are adding waste or allowing the koi to make a mess yes, if that’s not the case then leaving them is good

[@johnnorris1236]

How far do you travel to do service call

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Great Question TEAM AnyPond stays local but we have contractors all over the UK and Europe (not forgetting our friends across the big pond)

[@johnnorris1236]

@@ThePondAdvisor thanks for getting back ..I currently live in Leicester I take it you have a website I can view

[@Nguyen12121]

A quality drum filter + moving bed is your best pond filtration. You can feed as much as you want and your water is crystal clear. Maintenance is next to zero. Sure, you might have to set up an auto top-off system but that means you'll be doing less water change. I don't know why you're saying drums need much maintenance.

[@babybuilder9703]

Hi Mark. I’ve just built a large v heavily planted pond which has a layer of clay covered in gravel across the whole thing (shelves and bottom). Instead of the box filter I’m currently using, I really want to filter the water using an up flow wetland system. Aquascapes use a snorkel centipede system which you can buy in the U.K. but it’s v expensive, Do you have a good alternative to this? Would a capped 300mm dia corrugated perforated drainage pipe with access chamber work as well? Also I was planning on making the wetland filter around 4000 litres ... just under half the volume of the pond... and obviously using the storm crates on top of the centipede/perforated pipe followed by the large then medium then smaller and smaller gravel .... all together, including the crates to about a meter deep. What do you think? I just don’t want to cock it up 🙈 Ps I have 5 small koi, I quite large koi and a fat goldfish who all like being fed but who are very well behaved with most of the plants in the pond Many thanks Ann🙂

[@ThePondAdvisor]

There are many problems with using round pipes as centipedes, however it’s better than suction grids. Wetland filtration is a massive topic. One of my friend is currently build a wetland filter with a 1000 aquablox

[@babybuilder9703]

@@ThePondAdvisor thank you! I’m watching every video I can on the subject. I don’t suppose you want to do a long detailed video on it 😬

[@babybuilder9703]

As for 1000 aquablox ... that’s enormous! 😳😳😳

[@ThePondAdvisor]

It’s in the pipe line, just need to right time

[@ThePondAdvisor]

2.5 acre pond

[@davesbackfishing3259]

I'am converting a swimming pool to a guarden and fish pond. The filter sustem I have is the big cartage filter that i used for my pool and I bought a pump for it not using the pump that I used on my pool. Do you think this will do for me trks.My p[ool is 31,00 gal.by the way.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

The pond pump will send to much waste for the pool filter I am guessing. Pool filters need good mechanical filtration and not solid handling.

[@leesutton1845]

What filter do you recommend for a 500 litre raised pond I've got two fantail goldfish

[@ThePondAdvisor]

If you want a waterfall I would recommend a waterfall filter. If you don't want a waterfall then I would recommend a feature pump with a submerged pond filter attached to the front. waterfeature.shop/products/aquascape-uk-submersible-pond-filter Watch this video, you will see a small wildlife pond. The reason I am sharing this is it contains the filter mentioned above and a small urn filter as a different suggestion kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnbZiH2Hmsapa9E

[@leesutton1845]

@ThePondAdvisor I can't have a waterfall my fantail goldfish don't like to much water movement

[@Bitcoinfam]

How do I get a hold of you?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

How can we help? email [e-mail]

[@shantyakter509]

Healpful video

[@Gainn]

I just want one of those swans.. :D

[@ThePondAdvisor]

They are for sale

[@stefmathews6349]

I have a swimming pond. I need a filter that won't electrocute me

[@ThePondAdvisor]

External pumps

[@joewalker1130]

I run a kockney koi multy Bay with vortex

[@ThePondAdvisor]

How often you cleaning it?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

I would recommend adding mechanical media to the vortex

[@joewalker1130]

Once a week not much debris in it this time of year and I'm not feeding as well

[@joewalker1130]

I've got a vortex brush in there