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Hi Airlite Thanks for the input. The chamber on the right was going to be gravity fed to a vortex or aquapod as a pre filter. The return was going along far bank into a filter chamber at the left end where the planks are. I'll have to build a block wall at that point raise the chamber slightly and h...

Hi Mick Thanks for your help. I've read Kevin's CD book and am better clued up now although a little confused when he states the filter baskets should be in a separate tank not in the pond. That way the mulm can be periodically cleaned out from the bottom of the tank whereas it would simply build up...

Hi Manky

My apologies. You article is so comprehensive it seems I have repeatedly missed aspects whilst trying to understand the science. I suggest you ignore everything I ask from now on!

Well that was easier than it sounded! FYI the pond is 22' long, 7' wide and 4' deep. There is natural stone shelving under that pile of clay that collapsed into the centre rising to the left and it is on these that I'll put the baskets. I've sent Manky's link to my brother in law and he is now a con...

Hi Mick Thanks for the reply. I shall now try and add a photo to this message despite the intensely complicated process! I agree with you re the UV and I've decided to place baskets in pond as a sort of planted shallow beach area. Is it advisable to have the return pouring in over the beach or will ...

Hi Manky

Just had a worry about using the filter chamber as an anoxic filter. There will be no separation of the large fines, leaves etc coming from the bottom drain into the chamber. Perhaps I'd be best using the aquapod for that and placing baskets in the pond?

Hi Manky Yes, sorry I missed that piece. The more I read about it the more I regret not having come across it before I built the pond. The bottom drain fed chamber built for the aqua pod and vortex would have been a perfect size for a bed of baskets (6' long x 4' wide x 4 ' deep) if I could stack ba...

Hi Manky Just read your post, thanks. Vortex first makes sense. I'd read that the pods sometimes get over clogged and so the vortex may help to sieve out the worst of the fines first. Many thanks and I'm glad I seem to be using the forum correctly. Its all a bit intimidating getting my head around t...

Hi Manky Just read your piece on anoxic filtration 3 times! A little bit over my head but I get the gist of it. I do not have space for an anoxic pond above the main pond so will have to go the old way with the easypod and vortex. I have a Pro clear advantage UV filter so given that I am unlikely to...

Thanks Manky and Mick, not sure if I'm replying correctly as never used a forum before. I'll certainly look at you advice Manky. I already own an Easypod and a Vortex chamber. I had intended to use only the Easypod then thought since I had the Vortex I should use that first and then the pod thinking...

Hi, wondering if anyone can advise me. I am building a new 3,000 gallon pond with 4" BD. I was going to use an Easy pod alone then pump, UV and out to waterfall but wondering if it will be up to it. I am not planning on stocking with fish as yet. I did wonder whether I should connect BD to a Vo...