Fishaholic's video: Build Mini Aquaponic Fish Pond Filter

Let's discuss how to build a DIY mega pond filter to get crystal clear water using filter buckets. You don't need expensive equipment to build a filter for a fish pond. The most efficient way to build a fish pond filter is to have a good balance of mechanical, biological and aquatic filtration. DIY pond filter is made from couple of plastic containers that look like half wine barrels. Pond pump carries water up to 1.4 meter high and then it pours through a fountain kit attached to the top bucket. Cascading bucket water feature is a great and easy way to introduce a charming and dreamy appeal to the fish pond. Any pond filter can be converted into a powerhouse of beneficial bacteria by adding plants. Let's find out how I have built my DIY mega pond filter by using aquaponic pond filter system, floating plants and hanging basket plants. Plant Media: CANNA Aqua clay pebbles have both high porosity and high air content, both enable strong root development and it makes it the best media for both aquaponic and hydroponic systems. Clay balls are inorganic and have a neutral PH and are rot and fungus free. Other required nutrients for plant growth are provided by fish in the pond. Net pot are made from rigid plastic mesh and promote drainage and air circulation. It help in healthy development of root systems as roots can get moisture and nutrients through the water flowing through the mesh. Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa): An abundance of conical shaped berries that are sweet tasting are produced steadily over 3 months throughout summer and autumn. It has compact growth and outstanding vigor, beautiful dark green and glossy foliage and will produce fruit for almost a month if kept indoors by a well-lit window. Spinach - Baby Leaf (Spinacia oleracea): A vitamin packed, nutritious leaf crop which is best when eaten on the day they are picked, picking the outer leaves first. Snowpea (Pisum Sativurn): A tasty snowpea producing flat, sweet, crisp, edible pods. Requires support and are ideal for the home vegetable garden. Lettuce Multileaf (Lactuca Sativa): A multi-leaf variety of lettuce that provides a continuous supply of leaves throughout the season. Best grown in rich damp soil and in a sunny position during winter. Pick leaves as required and use in salads. Italian Parsley (Petroselinum Crispum Neapolitanum): A biennial, flat leaf variety that has a slightly stronger flavor than curled parsley. Best grown in full sun and is ideal in soups, casseroles, fish, chicken and egg dishes. Parsley is rich in iron and vitamins. Thank you for Watching.