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I recommend that you hook up a Ultra Violet Filter between your regular pond filter and your pond pump to keep your water crystal clear. 

Homemade Pond Filter

Written by Bob

Introduction
With this homemade pond filter, what I like to call "the bucket filter" you'll be able to filter your pond with ease, and the best part, it works great.
 
Hi, this is Bob, owner of Backyard-Pond-Guide.com, and this is my sales pitch.  Yea right! I'm definitely not a salesman, however I would like to tell you about this homemade pond filter I've developed and tested.  The results are in, I love it, my wife loves it (thank goodness), and all the other people I've made one for are really happy with it also.  So now I'm going to roll it out to you.

If you want a pond filter that works great and is easy on your wallet, then please continue reading this page and let me tell you about this homemade pond filter.

I made my first one several years ago for our 3000 gallon pond.  My wife and I tried a couple other pond filters, but for one reason or another we just weren't happy with them, and for the price we paid for them, we felt very let down.  So I took action and came up with this idea of my own filter.  I'm glad I did, it does the job.

Let's See It In Action
I don't want to just talk about this... let me show you.  Below are some examples of how well this filter works.  I figured that you're going to want to see some results, so let me show you.  Below are some pictures that were taken on April 10 and 11, 2005.

Homemade Pond Filter: Click On Each Picture Below To Enlarge

1. The two buckets of the filter apart.

2. The two buckets joined together.

3. The filter with a new roll of filter media inserted.

4. The filter, after it was in the pond a couple days.

5. See the filter at the bottom of the pond?

6. Notice how clear the water is.

As I think you can see, this homemade pond filter has really done the job. As of this writing April 17, 2005, we can just about see the bottom of the pond.  It gets clearer and clearer each day.  Simply attach a water pump (not included) and set it on the bottom of your pond.

Homemade Pond Filter Specs:
Height = 13 1/4 inches
Width = 11 1/4 inches (Top)
Holds one 8" x 1" x 12' piece of pond filter media (rolled up) which is sold separately.
We use this for our 3000 gallon pond, I'm sure it would work well at up to 5000 gallons.

No Fuss
This filter will come to you completely assembled with the proper 3/4 inch fitting, ready to hook up.  This filter is maintenance free and comes with a complete 2 year guarantee. If it should break, I'll replace it for you.  Simple instructions on how to properly hook it up to your water pump will be provided.  I think you'll love how easy it is to set up this filter, and you'll love it even more, when you see the results.

It Doesn't Get Any Easier Than This
If you want a filter that does what it's suppose to do, is easy to set up, and won't cost you an arm and a leg, then this is the filter for you.  When you get it, take it out of the box, hook the tube from your water pump to it, insert the pond filter media, and sink it to the bottom of your pond.  That's it!

If your pond is really murky, the filter media will need to be cleaned or changed a little more often, however, when you get it under control, changing of the filter media becomes a lot less frequent, and you shouldn't, because it also acts as a bio filter.  Just enjoy your pond.  As I said there is no assembly required, it will be ready to go out of the box.  I will also send you complete instructions on how to properly connect it to your water pump.  I will also give you any e-mail support you may need, or just answer any questions you may have about your pond.  It's my reputation, and I'm here to help you. 

Also see other pond articles on this site to learn more about what you can do to have a clean, healthy pond.  Having this homemade pond filter is just one of the things you must have if you want that beautiful pond.

Satisfaction Guarantee
If I didn't feel that this is a quality product, I wouldn't put my name out on a limb and sell it.  I feel very confident about this filter, it's been time tested, if you get one and don't like it for any reason, just send it back unused, and I will gladly refund your money.  As I said earlier, I offer a full 2 year product guarantee, if it breaks, I'll replace it, simple as that.

Please Note:
This filter is designed to work with pumps that have hose fittings for both the INTAKE and the OUTLET sides of the pump.  It is not designed to work with "sump type" pumps that have the intake side built into the bottom housing of the pump.

This Is A Picture Of The Homemade Pond Filter

A picture of the homemade pond filter before and after it was used.

It Does The Job Of Filtering Quite Well

Below Are Your Payment Options:
All transactions are made through the PayPal system.  Now there's good news for you if you don't have a PayPal account because they now accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.  Of course if you do have a PayPal account, it will also be accepted. USA Deliveries Only.

Payment options to purchase this homemade pond filter.

Product Description Product Number Price Shipping Order
1 Homemade Pond Filter HPF1 $29.95 $12.00 Via Parcel Post
1 Homemade Pond Filter With 1 Roll Of Pond Filter Media Included. (Best Deal)
 
HPF2 $34.95 $12.00 Via Parcel Post
1 Replacement Roll (8"wide x 1"thick x 12' long) Of Pond Filter Media For My Homemade Pond Filter HPFRR $6.95 $7.50 Via Priority Mail

I try my hardest to keep the shipping prices as low as I can, but they're through the roof! Sorry! Ohio residents add 6.25% sales tax.

Deliveries in all 50 United States.

Be sure to check out the page about Pond Filter Media made specifically for this Homemade Pond Filter and other filter applications.