How to Make a Natural Pond Filter With Sand & Gravel
- 1). Clean all materials thoroughly with hot water to remove any residues that could pollute pond.
- 2). Cut a hole with the utility knife 3 inches from the bottom of the plastic bucket wide enough to fit the PVC pipe through. Cut a large circular incision in the center of the bucket's lid for a pond water entry point.
- 3). Cut a 3-foot length of PVC and insert it 3 to 4 inches deep into the bucket. Seal around the pipe with waterproof silicone. Attach a 6-foot hose to the outside end of the PVC pipe with a hose connector.
- 4). Cut a piece of window screen large enough to fit over the top of the bucket.
- 5). Fill the first third of the bucket with gravel. Fill the second third with sand. Leave the top third empty for water and place the screen across the top. Snap lid firmly onto the bucket.
- 6). Connect the hose to a pond water pump and place both the filter and pump into the pond. Wait for it to stop bubbling signaling that the sand and water filter is full of water. Switch on the pump.
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