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Vuki · Level 1 Joined: 25 Jan 2004 Posts: 17

what kind of pond filter should be used to house two res in a 200gal pond?

dixieee · Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 12:18 pm Post subject:

the filter should be 3x the size of the tank cz they're made for fish tanks but turtles are very messy and need stronger ones
check this about filtration http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Articles/filtration.htm
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Vuki · Level 1 Joined: 25 Jan 2004 Posts: 17

Thanx dixieee but I was thinking of a good pond filter model or if you know a good article on them cz I doubt any tank filter is strong enough(well, exept EHEIM) to do 200-300gal

dixieee · Posted: Sun May 22, 2005 4:49 am Post subject:

oops sorry i missed that Embarassed

here's something i found from the link:
" Pond Filters – Frankly, out of my league. Large Poly-Bead filters come to mind. Pond filters are often sold in modular form; you can buy the media compartment here, the pump there, etc… Some people like complete ‘all in one box’ systems so make sure you know what you’re getting. And that your system won’t require you to do any custom plumbing (PVC pipe, sealants, etc…) Remember that pond filters are often designed for outdoor use so check those noise levels before you buy."

this is one link about pond filtration basics http://www.tortoise.org/general/pondfilt.html

this is another thing:
"For example, a 200 gallon pond should have at least a 400 gph pump. There should be a good pre-filter like a sponge or floss. This will need to be cleaned as often as it clogs, perhaps daily. The biological filtration should be adequate to keep ammonia and nitrite levels undetectable. An example setup might be a Pondmaster 700 (700 gph pump) in a 200-400 gallon pond. Remember, a 700 gph pump only pumps at 100 gph if it is old or clogged. If you can change about 10-20% of the water every week or two, that should be adequate if you do not have more than one turtle per 50 gallons or so. It is okay to change up to 50% of the water at one time as long as the temperature is close and proper amounts of de-chlorinator are added." from http://www.fishpondinfo.com/turpond.htm

and this is about building a filter by urself..i personally like it http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Articles/pond.htm
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

kelleytidwell · Posted: Sun May 22, 2005 9:17 am Post subject:

Just go to lowes or Home depot they have them for all size ponds all size filters. Or even Lowes!

mariza · Level 4 Joined: 10 Jul 2003 Posts: 1339

I've heard good things about PondMasters.

kelleytidwell · Posted: Mon May 23, 2005 9:39 pm Post subject:

Some sites yes but you really don't know all the details.
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mariza · Level 4 Joined: 10 Jul 2003 Posts: 1339

Huh? The Pondmaster is a brand of pond filter...

kelleytidwell · Posted: Tue May 24, 2005 7:44 pm Post subject:

What I am saying is that you won't know all the details, when I buy something online only when I've seen it pysicaly first, specially somthing so specialized as a filter!
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mariza · Level 4 Joined: 10 Jul 2003 Posts: 1339

Who said anything about buying online? I've seen Pondmasters sold at garden shops.

kelleytidwell · Posted: Fri May 27, 2005 8:41 pm Post subject:

Oh well looking for filters for my friends 4,000 galon pond never ran itno them... sorry not famliliar with.
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