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We have a 2000 gal in ground fish pond with 3 Koi and 100 gold fish and need a new filter/pump syste2007-11-24 23:41:16

The info on the Internet is overwhelming with everyone trying to sell their products, and of course they all say they have the best system. I cannot find any consumer ratings of the best system for the money. I think I need a system that sits outside of the pond and has a backwash feature so there is less work. My former system was too small for the amount of fish I have and it needed to be changed at least weekly. I would much rather have a good system so that I could enjoy the pond and fish more without having to struggle to pull the old in pond system out of the water and the time consuming maintenance. It seems a good out of pond system is pricey.any recommendations would be appreciated. The cold weather is coming and I am getting concerned about my fish. The pond of course is green without a filter. Aquabead seems to be the best system from my research but I can't afford it. Please do not suggest a homemade system as I am a woman and not that mechanical.

Answers:

Go with Hagen!

http://www.hagen.com

Go to their ponds section - the Laguna is the bomb!

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I was gonna suggest a DIY project, then read your last line :) I can't do anything like that either. They are real pricey, I only have a 90 gal pond, and those filters are expensive.

Anyway, try these links, click on the forums, they have indoor/outdoor pond sections. They'll most likely be able to help you out MUCH better than here. They'll have lots more experience.

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/ind.

http://www.aquariumboard.com/forums/home.

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ask your local pet shop

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for my ponds I use a regular swimming pool sand filter that I converted to pond use, I took the sand out and use foam rubber

discs (3) for the pump I use a sump pump from Lowes or Home Depot