What Your Pond Filter Media Can Do for You

As I discussed in my previous post, pond filters are an essential piece of any healthy and functioning backyard water garden. Your pond filter is responsible for filtering out the harmful waste, chemicals and toxins that would otherwise make it difficult for your pond life to survive.

Your pond filter operates through three different kinds of filtration: mechanical, chemical and biological.

The kind of filtration I’m going to focus on today is biological. This filtration is unique, because instead of simply getting rid of harmful agents in the water, it helps your pond grow a natural defense against them.

Biological filtration works primarily through the use of pond filter media.

What is pond filter media?

Pond filter media is the biological material you place within your pond filter to help it work more effectively.

How do pond filter media work?

These natural agents can actually work in one of three ways. They can:

1. Form a screen to block dirt and debris from entering the clean water.
2. Trap toxic chemicals.
3. Provide a surface for beneficial bacteria to grow.

It is this third capability that makes pond filter media so unique. As it provides a safe place for beneficial bacteria to grow, your pond slowly grows its own defenses against dirt, debris, fish waste and other substances that can cloud its water. Once your pond’s bacteria is built up, it can start consuming many of the waste products your pond life is producing.

After consuming these waste products, the filter media converts them into less harmful products that can then be utilized by your pond life. This neat little cycle keeps your pond water clear and your pond life healthy. Pretty awesome considering it all starts with some filter media you can purchase from your local pond supplies distributor.

If you have any questions about using pond filter media in your pond, please contact one of our knowledgeable pond supplies experts today.

Purchasing a Pond Filter: Why It's a Must-Have Item

Whether you are building a brand new pond or have had one for years, you’ll need to make sure your pond filter is ready for the challenge that lies ahead. Springtime means that pond life will come back to life, which means that your filter is going to get quite a workout.

If you’re building your first pond, you’re going to need to get a filter. If you’ve had your pond for years, you need to make sure your filter is still working properly. If not, a new model will need to be purchased.

But why is a pond filter so crucial to the health of my pond life?

It’s very simple. Your pond filter is responsible for keeping your pond water clean and healthy. If you don’t have healthy water, it’s very unlikely that your pond life will live very long. Just like we require clean air to breathe, your pond life needs clean water to survive.

So how exactly does my pond filter do its job?

Pond filters perform three different types of filtration:

• Mechanical: This process removes large debris from your pond’s water. Fish waste, decomposing leaves, uneaten food and other items are strained out of the water before it is circulated back through your pond.

• Biological: This process takes place when your pond’s natural bacteria (aided by pond filter media) allows beneficial bacteria to colonize. These bacteria then act naturally to consume harmful waste produced by your pond life and turn it into less harmful waste that your pond life can thrive on.

• Chemical: This process removes chemical toxins from the water that your biological bacteria weren’t able to process.

As you can see, a pond filter is one of the most essential pond supplies you can purchase for your pond. There are lots of options out there, so make sure you do your research before making a decision. Pondliner carries pond filters from many of today’s top brands, including Laguna, Atlantic Water Gardens, Little Giant, Pondmaster and more.

If you have any questions about what kind of pond filter is right for your pond, contact one of our knowledgeable pond supplies experts today.

Pondliner Promotions: Cash in on Pond Supplies Savings Now

In the second half of April, Pondliner is running several great promotions on some of your favorite springtime pond supplies. You can save up to 25% on products that help get your pond ready for the warm weather that's ahead.

We are offering great deals on select pond pumps, algae fighting formulas, LED lights and koi/goldfish. If you're planning on adding any of these items to your pond this spring, now is the perfect time to buy.

Pondliner is offering the following promotions from April 14th to April 27th:

• 10% off Alpine Cyclone pond pumps
• 15% off Alpine LED lights
• 20% off Pond Care AlgaeFix and EcoFix
• 25% off koi and goldfish

Act now to make sure you don't miss out on these great deals! Pondliner is dedicated to providing you with the best possible prices on the pond supplies you need most. Once you've grabbed up these deals, be sure to hit our Bargain Basement to find more products for your backyard water garden.

After April 17th, be sure to check our current promotions page to be sure you're getting all the latest deals we have to offer.

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