| QUESTION: | | | | *Maintains the biological filtration when main filter is |
| What is a good source for additional bio-filtration | | | | changed or cleaned. |
| for my pond? | | | | * Prevents debris such as dead fish and plant |
| I have a waterfall filter, and a veggie stream. | | | | material from clogging the intake by distributing |
| I still think my pond can be clearer and there is a | | | | the suction evenly down the length of the sponge. |
| lot of sediment floating in the pond. | | | | * Prevents small or baby fish from being |
| ANSWER: | | | | suctioned into the main filter or water pump. |
| A Hydro-pond filter is an excellent source of | | | | * Can be used as a temporary or permanent |
| bio-filtration for a pond. It works a pre-filter for | | | | filter in ponds. |
| any pump intake and even as a stand alone filter. | | | | * Traps larger waste particles, mechanically |
| Sponge filtration is one of the most under rated | | | | cleaning the water. |
| forms of filtration for ponds and aquariums alike. | | | | * Can be used in vertical or horizontal position. |
| When used and properly cared for, a sponge filter | | | | * Easy to clean. Just rinse and squeeze. |
| colonizes aerobic bacteria for ammonia and nitrite | | | | A simple application would be a Hydro pond filter |
| removal, and they make excellent mechanical | | | | attached to a Via Aqua 2600 (740 gph) or 3300 |
| filters, trapping a lot of floating debris. | | | | pump, then run to a UV sterilizer, then back to |
| Care is simple; just remove the sponge and | | | | the pond via a waterfall or other water feature. |
| squeeze into used pond water to remove the | | | | This is a simple and cost effective way to set up |
| waste. This retains the beneficial bacteria, while | | | | a pond filtration system. When combined with a |
| removing organic and other waste from clogging | | | | veggie filter (water iris or other bog plants with a |
| the pond or even before going thru the nitrogen | | | | small current of water passing through the plant |
| cycle. | | | | roots), you will have an excellent filter system for |
| Some of the attributes of sponge filtration for | | | | under $150 that can maintain a pond up to 1500 |
| ponds are: | | | | gallons. |