New filter seems to be working

[SueSTx]

Last year I had my submersible pump in a DIY box filter approx 3 gallons.  I decided to make a skippy type mini filter this year.  I put it inside the tank because there is no more room around the tank.  I used a Rubbermaid Brute 32 gallon trash can.  The water goes in up at the top and down to the bottom thru 1"PVC.  There is a layer of lava rock in a laundry basket (for easier removal for cleaning I hope) a layer of filter pads, and QB in a laundry bag.  I cut a grate to fit the top.  I did not make a drain plug because it sets in the tank.  I can either pump it out if necessary or remove it.  It was floating at first so I had to add bricks on top of the grate.  A 2" shower drain returns the water to the pond. 

After two 50% water changes early this spring and a green spell, the water has cleared real nice.

[croft]

Wow that is clear! Good work I still have the net on mine - need to rake up some oak leaves around the yard and this is the first weekend its been nice enough to do it. I'll probably end up with some green water too.

[Ky Kim]

Looks great, very clear.  Do I see litter buckets cut in 1/2 for lily pots.  Hmmm, I have all kinds of those.  They would be good and sturdy.

Kim

[barb]

What pretty fish, the water does look nice and clear.