Tetra Filter

[Jackie Ramo]

Well I decided today that I'd buy a filter instead of building one. Time and ability were more important than money, besides I got a deal. Bought a P2 Tetra filter for only $89.00, says its good for 2,000 gallons so it should help out for the 370 gallons I have.

It fits neatly into the space I have to keep it out of sight and that big bag of scrubbies beside it, is still available, should come spring, I need to set up the ugly barrel filter as well. The downside is it doesn't add any water volume but water changes are easy inside.

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[Terri]

Rated for 2000 gallons...? !rofl That little thing..? Now Jackie, I know that You know that manufacturers tend to be misleading about their products, especially filter products :frisbee:

Good addition and if it makes your life easier..... :grin: I was actually thinking about buying a small filter for the 150 stock tank, similar to what you've done, except I think my "other" half would skin me alive !bonk

[Jackie Ramo]

Oh I know I'd never run a full pond off it but between it and the TT and the mechanicaland veggie filter I should be good to go htis winter. Spring may be a different issue but I have back up for that. Actually this was the bigger of the two they had, the other was rated for 1,000.

Seems they are now moving over to the pressure filters, having had one of those I chose this instead. Still ticked it will cost me 60.00 to get parts for the bioforce one I only paid 75.00 for.... guess that's why these nice easy to maintain filters are being phased out.

[ozzyrockman]

Great qt filters however WAY WAY WAY (oh I'll stop now) over rated, 2000g with one tadpole maybe :lol:. For the price if anyone needs a quick solution for qt these are the way to go. Simple down flow design and you can add the floor scrubber pads to give yourself more media. The scrubbers can be purchased at home depot for about $22 for 5 to a box and since the centers are in place you just trim around the edges to fit. If you ever need to purchase a replacement pad you will understand why I am suggesting going with this instead of the Tetra media.

Home Depot: Norton 17 In. Red Floor Pad (Box of 5) Model 66261054276 $21.95

According to Tetra I would only need one PF3 and one PF2 for my 4800g pond with 24 2-4 year old koi. However I would not suggest it because I don't want to do water changes that often and I know the media would not have enough surface to handle the load. Allen

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[Jackie Ramo]

I agree, Allen, I also plan to use the heavy duty matting I use in the main pond, cut to fit, thicker, more expensive that the floor mats but sturdier and do a better job. This unit's hole is off centre... but one can use the existing mats as a template. I've used the funace mats int he skimmer and biofalls but returned to the other matting. The pennies saved weren't worth the work to me.

Murphy's law is running here. I have all kinds of hoses etc for hooking up the filters, do I have the right size..... no.... so have it sort of set up now but a trip to Rona for more hoses on the way to the koi club meeting today. Have a bunch of adapters and no not the right combination. Is it any wonder I avoid plumbing of all kinds.

[FlutterChin]

I am using 2 P3 filters in my pond and they have been working great. I bought some super thick filter media that comes in rolls and double layered and then put the bags of "carbon" chunks from the filter that caput on me as well. So far I have been REALLY pleased...my pond is so clear I can see the wrinkels in the bottom of the liner ;)

[Jackie Ramo]

Glad to hear the endorsement of the filters. with 2 p3's you've got some good filtration going!

[Busy B]

Where you at JoJo?:frisbee: This is what you could use for your setup.

I had bought the sub kind with the holes in the lid, but when I used it inside, I set it on top of framed wire, hooked the hose up to the pump and ran the hose to the top. Had scrubbies and assorted matting, and the water flowed back in to the tank. Had to make sure that hose was secure tho!bonk Flopped out once and almost drained the tank.