Filter advice for a tire pond?

[NicoleB26]

I made a small pond out of a dump truck tire for my sulcata to soak In When he is outside.
I bought a filter off amazon and it just seems too big? Does anyone have advice on how to set up filtration for such a small pond? Thanks!

 

[tortadise]

For ponds like this I'd go with a canister filter. The pump is placed in the pond and tubing pumps water into a canister filled with sponges, bio balls and an outlet that then is poured back into the pond. Usually I make the outlet of water covered with rocks and flagstone to make a little waterfall.

 

[Yvonne G]

I don't know if your tortoise would use that. The sides are awfully steep.

 

[NicoleB26]

I found this canister filter on amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FEEG1IW/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20 Does it seem like it would work?
Yvonne, I put rocks in the pond to make it shallow and I also built a ramp like area on one side. I am hoping he uses it and it isn't a total bust! I will see when it warms up again next week!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Yes. But it's only semi waterproof. Can you keep the filter out of the rain? You could get longer hoses from a Home Depot type place.
That model is Chinese and goes by many names. I have one that says "aquatop". It's quite reliable and has a spray bar for a water return that is great. It is also self priming. That top big button makes a vacuum when you push down on it.

 

[NicoleB26]

I don't really have any way to keep it out of the rain in that location. Do they make completely waterproof canister filters?? This filter business is a PIA. I've already purchased and returned a submersible filter and a pump that didn't fit. I feel like a newbie again lol

 

[mike taylor]

Here you go ! The first one is just a filter .The second one is a filter with a UV light to kill algae. The third picture is the pump . The pump is the only thing that goes into the pond . The filters can be hooked together or by themselves . I use the UV filter on my turtle pond it keeps water clean and clear . You can buy them at Home Depot.

 

[NicoleB26]

Mike you are a life saver! Lol thanks!!

 

[mike taylor]

No problem I have my moments.

 

[mike taylor]

Before and after pictures.

 

[NicoleB26]

Very nice!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Thanks Mike. She may or may not have been electrocuted....

 

[mike taylor]

Just make sure the outdoor receptacle is a gfci.

 

[mike taylor]

This is my pond . I don't have any filter on it . I just sweep it out with a push broom . The tortoises love it .