| The right pond pumps and filters are necessary | | | | is going to remain clear, clean, and algae free. |
| not only to keep your fish in a healthy state, but | | | | Although the product information should clearly |
| to keep your pond water both clean and clear. If | | | | state what area it can properly service, a rough |
| they don't work efficiently then you will be | | | | guide is if you have 300 gallons of water the unit |
| inundated with problems. | | | | needs to re-circulate 150 gallons an hour. |
| Here we discuss what the products are and why | | | | Solar models are particularly popular, in these |
| we need them. | | | | times of wanting to save money and energy. |
| Let's look at what these products actually are, | | | | Pond Filters |
| and why they are so important. | | | | The water runs through the filter which catches |
| Pond Pumps | | | | any unwanted particles and debris. By removing |
| These are vitally important, as they operate the | | | | and cleaning it on a regular basis, it keeps the |
| filter and any other features such as; waterfalls, | | | | water clean. |
| fountains, etc. | | | | A good unit can filter both mechanically and |
| The size you need is determined by how much | | | | biologically. The good bacteria are used to deal |
| water you have and how many features you | | | | with the unwanted matter such as fish waste. |
| need to operate. If you have several features | | | | A unit can be fitted with an ultra violet clarifier, |
| then you may need to consider having one pump | | | | which works to control the buildup of algae. |
| to operate your features and another to operate | | | | Pond pumps and filters do an important and |
| the filter. | | | | necessary job so make sure you choose the right |
| Water needs to re-circulate every two hours if it | | | | ones and maintain them regularly. |