| Although a natural pond does not require the use of a | | | | The biggest advantage of external pond filters is the |
| pond filter a man made pond can only benefit from its | | | | improvement of the water quality it is also possible to |
| use. Pond filters are designed to break down toxins | | | | add different filer media to serve other purposes |
| within the water usually caused by decaying organic | | | | should you have a specific problem with your pond. |
| particles, if a pond filter is not used to remove this | | | | Having the pond filter outside of the pond makes the |
| physical dirt your pond could be at risk of having poor | | | | unit a lot easier to clean also the external pond filter |
| pond water which could result in health problems for | | | | supports the largest fish load. |
| any fish living within the pond. | | | | The only disadvantage is the size and visibility |
| Depending on the size of your pond and how many | | | | however it is quite easy to disguise the pond filter |
| fish you have will determine the type and size of the | | | | behind pond plants making it less visible. |
| pond filter you need. Once installed the pond filter will | | | | Submersed Filters |
| keep both the water free from particles that can | | | | These pond filters are extremely versatile and are |
| cause the water to be murky, smelly and even toxic, | | | | filled with a mixture of filter media for different types |
| your fish and pond plants will also benefit from the | | | | of filtration including chemical, mechanical and biological |
| pond filter as they will be healthier. | | | | filtration. The advantages of this type of pond filter is |
| Pond filters not only optimise the viewing of your pond | | | | not only the cleanliness of the water but the pond filter |
| by cleaning the water for enhanced viewing of the fish, | | | | can also be used for other purposes such as water |
| plants and inhabitants pond filters also conserve water | | | | fountains, pond spitters and many other water based |
| by cleaning and recycling the ponds original water, | | | | pond feature. |
| When the water is pumped back into your pond it | | | | The only disadvantage is this type of pond filter is |
| keeps the pond water which also helps to reduce the | | | | submersed in the water which may mean that you will |
| risk of the pond becoming stagnant. | | | | need to stand in the pond to retrieve it depending on |
| There are several different types of pond filters to | | | | where it is situated when you decide to clean it. |
| choose from all of which will produce a noticeable | | | | When purchasing pond filters you will find that pet |
| difference to any garden pond. | | | | shops are always happy to help you chooses the right |
| External Filters | | | | filter to suit your pond, take the time to ask someone in |
| External pond filters are usually the largest type of | | | | the shop and explain what sort of pond you have it is |
| pond filter available. They are situated outside of the | | | | also wise to have a rough idea of the size and how |
| pond but close to it. They are usually filled with large | | | | many fish reside with it to make sure the best pond |
| sheets of foam with porous or plastic stone biological | | | | filter is selected. |
| media underneath. | | | | |