Pond and filtration anddesign.

[Squid]

Originally Posted by ken_yg

Think you can google a little base on filtration type you have in mind.
Find many interesting features & variations.

Think this one the design quite comprehensive for big outdoor pond. Can be reduced & scale down

http://www.koianswers.com/discussion...future-pond/p1

thanks bro Link really informative

[Squid]

Btw would buttom
Drain be a problem if im planning to let my aros lay eggs?

[ken_yg]

Originally Posted by Squid

Btw would buttom
Drain be a problem if im planning to let my aros lay eggs?

I would think it would be a risk to eggs & small fishes & need some form of fencing/screening. Maintenance may be an issue with a deep pond.

Main reason of bottom drain/discharge is to maintain good water circulations within the pond.
Most swimming pools incorporate bottom discharge from filtration system.

Or alternatively, has an internal overflow/underflow filtration/sump on one end of the pond & bakki shower installed at the other end for good circulations, similar to tank with ious and overhead filtration trays.

[Squid]

Originally Posted by ken_yg

I would think it would be a risk to eggs & small fishes & need some form of fencing/screening. Maintenance may be an issue with a deep pond.

Main reason of bottom drain/discharge is to maintain good water circulations within the pond.
Most swimming pools incorporate bottom discharge from filtration system.

Or alternatively, has an internal overflow/underflow filtration/sump on one end of the pond & bakki shower installed at the other end for good circulations, similar to tank with ious and overhead filtration trays.

thanks bro Still undecided on the depth of the pond. if to go for 3 or 4 feet.

[Squid]

Btw should i be worried about tree roots? My neighbor has a big tree, will this pose a threat to my pond?

[benang]

the tree roots should only come in if there is already a small crack in the wallss of your concrete tank. but if you re concerned you could search for root control mats that prevent the roots from coming in. usually available at nurseries.

[davidw]

[davidw]

a very simple lay out for small pond... u can modify and increase chambers, hope it helps

[Squid]

Originally Posted by benang

the tree roots should only come in if there is already a small crack in the wallss of your concrete tank. but if you re concerned you could search for root control mats that prevent the roots from coming in. usually available at nurseries.

thanks bro i will try to see if those are available here.

Originally Posted by davidw

wow wow thanks bro really really appreciate the help on this.
btw can i have the filter chamber next to a wall?

like this?



I'm thinking how the pipings below the chambers can be done.

[davidw]

I don't see why not...but you gotta look at accessibility issue....