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Pump filter always getting clogged

Question: Doc, I have a ~200 gallon Koi pond. The pump feeds the water to a slightly larger filter with UV. The problem I am having is that I am having to clean out the smaller filter attached to the pump on a daily basis. When it gets real hot, sometimes 2wice a day. I…

UV filter or clarifiers

Question: My pond develops string algea along with poor water clarity. Will a UVliter filter help this condition. THe pond size is 12 x 14 x 4 ft deep. Is there another product that will help this condition? Thanks John Answer: A UV Filter will help fix water clarity problems, but cannot help with string…

Is a Waterfall Filter the right Filter for my Pond?

Question: During the extremely cold temps my filter is busted. It was 7 years old. I’m inquiring about the waterfall filters since my waterfall is pitiful. I have about 1000 gallons, and my pump is still working. I don’t have a skimmer and am not smart enough to install one. I’m just an old lady.…

UVC Filtration

Question: Good afternoon from Colorado: I have a small 600 gallon pond and waterfall . my pump runs at 2400 gph and I would like to know if your pt1500 pressure flo filter would work to help keep alge down? the out put line from my pump to the water falls is 1.25 inch where…

Laguna Aeration Kit PT-1630

Question: dear pondmarket like to order the laguna aeration kit pt-1630 but i would like to know if the air pump is okey left out in freezing temps in winter most air pumps ive read cannot be left out in open below 0 temperatures. thank you jacqueline sears customer Answer: The PT-1630 can be left…

Is a Waterfall Filter the right Filter for my Pond?

Question: During the extremely cold temps my filter is busted. It was 7 years old. I’m inquiring about the waterfall filters since my waterfall is pitiful. I have about 1000 gallons, and my pump is still working. I don’t have a skimmer and am not smart enough to install one. I’m just an old lady.…

Clean Up of Large Water Feature/Pond

Question: I am property management for a property that has a very large water feature. Over 1/2 acre 3 waterfalls, 7 large gould sewage pumps pushing the water. We shut it down each winter and spring cleanup is a large job. I am looking for help in cleaning that debris without damaging the membrane by…

UVC Filtration

Question: Good afternoon from Colorado: I have a small 600 gallon pond and waterfall . my pump runs at 2400 gph and I would like to know if your pt1500 pressure flo filter would work to help keep alge down? the out put line from my pump to the water falls is 1.25 inch where…

Fuzzy growth on Waterfalls, Rocks and Pond sides

A little bit of green fuzz on the sides of the pond does not hurt anything. It makes it more natural and gives the fish a bit of healthy greenery to munch on.If that greenery turns black and/or slimy though, then it is an indication of something that is not quite right in the pond.…

Clean Up of Large Water Feature/Pond

Question: I am property management for a property that has a very large water feature. Over 1/2 acre 3 waterfalls, 7 large gould sewage pumps pushing the water. We shut it down each winter and spring cleanup is a large job. I am looking for help in cleaning that debris without damaging the membrane by…