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The filter is compatible with pump flow rates from 500 to 5,000 gallons per hour. A filter support rack provides an ideal base for the filter media, and the swirl chamber at the bottom of the filter slows, levels, and directs water flow to maximize filtration. A biological filter media net is included to hold BioBalls Biological Filter Media (item #98464)or other biological filter media (not included) to help keep pond water healthy. The included filter mat provides efficient filtration, collecting finer debris as it passes through the filter. The spillway measures 12” wide, and the extended snout and integrated drip edge effectively prevent water loss. If desired, the Pond Waterfall Filter can be turned into a beautiful, natural-looking waterfall or disguised into the landscape using rocks or other creative landscape materials. The compact and simple construction allows the filter to be easily incorporated into new or existing ponds by simply positioning it at the side of the pond. The Pond Waterfall Filter provides efficient mechanical filtration, biological filtration, and crucial aeration while creating a waterfall. For instance, it is usually a good idea to rinse the pond out before installing it into the ground incase there are any chemicals left over from the manufacturing process.The Aquascape Pond Waterfall Filter is the ideal DIY solution for filtering small ponds and water features up to 1,000 gallons, including pre-formed ponds or container water gardens. The first thing to do is have a look at the instructions included with the pond to read any startup procedures that might be required. To learn more please see the image on the right or the box-welded polypropylene liners in our store. A box-welded liner is made by heat welding flat liner panels into a 3D 'box'.

If you still want the convenience of a preformed shape and no folds in the liner, then maybe a box-welded liner is right for you. On the flip side, if you plan on adding a large waterfall and lots of fish that will require pumps and filters, you may want to consider building a more advanced pond out of a flexible pond liner to get a little extra depth, size and flexibility with regards to design.

For more information on pond plants, please see our page on pond plants. In fact, if going with this approach, instead of adding a pump and filter to keep your water clean, you would probably be fine just adding some floating oxygenating plants and other plant life to filter the water naturally. If your main goal is just to create a small pond in your backyard to plant some water lilies, or to add a small focal point to your garden without a lot of expense or work, then a preformed plastic pond will likely work fine. Keeping the above in mind, preformed liners aren't all bad.

We have heard reports that some brands are prone to cracking.

There's not as much room for things like waterfalls, plants and aquarium fish without overcrowding.

It's usually not possible to keep traditional pond goldfish and koi due to the shallow depth and small size.

Shallow water is more prone to overheating which creates problems for fish and promotes pesky algae growth.

It's more difficult to create a proper ecological balance in a small pond, which can lead to poor water quality.

The smaller size can have repercussions later including: The main disadvantage is that preformed ponds are usually quite small and shallow compared to custom-built liner ponds. There are however some disadvantages to preformed plastic ponds over traditional liners, or other types of preformed options.