| To figure out efficiency prior to building the pond, think about how much surface area of the type of media(s) you want to use and the best flow rate - vs- the size of the filter bays. Water MUST BE SLOWED DOWN through your settling chamber for the rest of the filters to do a proper job of removing DOCS and TDS. The media bays should be heavily aerated for peak efficiency.
I see in your design concept that you have 2-6" pipes between bays which is excellent. However, I also see a 6" pipe from the filters and skimmer to your pump.How does that work? It looks like you're running a single pump and that your skimmer isn't really being filtered properly. Also, one bottom drain is planned to be placed in the area above the spillway. Is this going to be working all the time or just for cleanout as necessary? Also, it won't be pulling waste from the fish or any serious amount of debris from the "pond" bottom. In theory, then you really have 2 bottom drains running 4" pipe. How far are these drains away from the settling chamber?
Some basic input needed - what are the measurements of the pond, waterfall and filter bays? How deep is the pond going to be? How many gallons and what is your planned flow rate?
Mike |