Building a HUGE Pond Filter - Part 5 - Static Beds / Pipe Fixings 

Fifth episode in this mega-filter build for my large trout pond. Today we will take a look at the static bed chambers and I explain about the water flow direction and filter media. Looking INSIDE filter media video: bit.ly/2KbOAGk The next episode will highlight the two shower filters over another static bed - all will be filled with a nation of media. *When using side pressure to cut a hole with a drill bit use safety glasses since a broken drill bit is a sharp object which can damage eyes. Alfagrog used in this video is the E40 size but there is a smaller size available (E25) for smaller filters. Alfagrog (Amazon): geni.us/Il899 Alfagrog (Ebay): ebay.to/2zWrajj Hel-X 13 25 litres (Amazon): geni.us/3UBTi Hel-X 13 25 litres (ebay): ebay.to/2QPKiq6 Hel-X 17 (more suited to very large moving bed filters): bit.ly/2PBAOyn K1 standard size (Amazon): geni.us/zNFFaJ K1 micro 25 litres (Amazon): geni.us/byDQ K1 micro 50 litres (Amazon): geni.us/M7T2AH K1 micro 25 litres (ebay): ebay.to/2P5Flfv K1 micro 50 litres (ebay): ebay.to/2NFJ3YB Moving bed media (FilterPro): bit.ly/2NN1gU6 Vortex filters: bit.ly/2Mj7gYa 4" fittings: geni.us/nTQc9bw 2" taps: geni.us/OBXBGSI 8" diameter brushes: ebay.to/2OvMOkc Filter grids: geni.us/oqDBzT If you've enjoyed this video please check out the playlists on my channel for hundreds more - on a variety of subjects. Feel free to share or link any of my videos on facebook, twitter, forums etc. for the benefit of anyone you think may also enjoy watching. See you next time. Pondguru RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ON AMAZON: goo.gl/jMaBWy INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/pondguru_outdoors/ FILMING EQUIPMENT: Panasonic HC-VX870 HD camcorder geni.us/3UwE +Rode stereo microphone: geni.us/4OL +Rode 'deadcat' mic cover: geni.us/1pmn JVC Everio quad proof HD camcorder: geni.us/e09e +Rode 'deadcat' mic cover (opened up and held between tripod and camera base) geni.us/dee24 Zomei Z666 tripod: geni.us/1a1af3 Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI mini tripod: geni.us/87f7

Sorry for your loss 🥀 RIP Angus Great work on the filter 👍

That ended so sadly poor Angus I think we will all miss him he was a star.

sorry about your loss.

So sorry about Angus. It was sort of a shock after watching the whole video and then at the end seeing those words, it hit me I can imagine how you felt. very very sorry for your loss.

Just wanted to say a massive thank you as all your videos have enabled me to assist in building my first pond (mainly your video with Oase filtoclear) which I'm using along with a moving bed/static bed which I'm now introducing thanks to you, condolences for you and Angus as I have also had that happen and please keep the videos coming as you've been incredibly helpful! Cheers leon

I am sorry about your loss! The Filter system is really beginning to come together now, it is looking great. Yes the water is starting to clear up, and the clarity will get to a more prestige and desired stage. Thank you for sharing. I gave the video a big thumbs up.

I’m so sorry to see that you’ve lost Angus. I lost my dog in August so I know the pain you are feeling. Great video as always.

this filter is every pond owners wet dream.....lol !! excellent update !! so sorry to hear about the loss of Angus 🙏prayers and blessing to the family🙏

Best video yet on the mega-filter mate, really inspiring stuff, especially to see it all working it's way through a cycle. So sorry to hear about Angus, they're like little furry family members aren't they. All we can ever do is try our best to make sure our pets only ever have one bad day in their life, and that the rest of them are awesome, and I'm sure that'll have been the case for Angus. All the best, Toddy.

YES!!! An update from my favorite series of vids right now. Can’t wait to see more progress. So sorry about Angus. What a beautiful cat he was. Condolences from Knoxville, TN :-(

Wow, filter is looking good, Richard! Sorry for your loss... RIP Angus, you little devil.

Loving this series and can't wait to see more of the filter working and the effects

Im loving this series Richard. Great stuff, can't wait to see what you do with the Tank mate

Looking forward to seeing the fully finished mega filter with the intended pump and the tank surprise too. RIP, Angus. You enjoyed the life of an indoor-outdoor cat.

We do not have a pond, but have found this series interesting. Looking forward to seeing what you have planned for the aquarium at the end of the system. Sorry for your loss.

So sorry for your loss of Angus.

hi, i've got no pond (just 2x aquarium) but was enjoying the series and couldnt wait for grand finale. great job and keep us posted on water transparency.

Hoping for next episode, I only have a high tech planted aquarium but this is very very interesting! Cheers from Argentina 🇦🇷 Sorry for your loss, I just watching your videos with my cat sleeping near me, they are all very special.

I have spent the morning going over this bunch of Pond Filter videos, and one thing comes out as true now to me. Keeping fish, in a bowl, in an aquarium, or in a pond, is not about the fish. The fish are not where we find the enjoyment. Its the gear. Its the gear we build that goes along with keeping fish that is the real source of enjoyment for the fish keeper. The water, the filters, the pumps, the tanks, the lights, the stands, the power, the endless plans and the endless building , and the endless dreaming up new ways to do things. Thats where the fun it! Its not the fish, its the other stuff.

Great video and great job 👍 I can’t wait for the next video! Sorry for your loss 😞

Can’t wait to see it all finished

From when you invented the internal internal moving bed filter, and the overall used of the of moving bed in the hobby, to this monster, is a long way. Well done sir👍

Can't wait to see the effect on your pond.

Oh no! My sincerest condolences on your loss of Angus -- he was a lovely boy! Something tells me Angel-Angus will always be around this pond, chasing birds and butterflies! **wipes tears**

Interesting watching this video again I’m going to try something like this on a much smaller scale.

Loving this series...

Great update on the filter. RIP Angus 😢

So sorry for your loss in Angus.

Love this series

I’ve been waiting for this for a while! Thank you :)

Awesome Filter Richard. Your message with filters is very consistent and makes a lot of sense. The same formula for small miniature aquarium filter up to monster pond filter. I love it. I noticed, that your tubs are changing shape under the big load of media and water. Could be good idea to do some additional bracing, so you can keep it aligned and functional for ever. Obviously, when everything is done. Great job! Cant wait for the new video coming out.

Amazing! Well done

Wow on that filter system! That is something! Yes, mark the fittings. Figured that one out after gluing enough fittings together bass-ackwards. :D

That’s a huge badass filter

Looking forward to the next episode 🧐🙈

Yet again another great informative video. R.I.P Angus

RIP Angus. Sorry for your loss Richard & Family

Angus stole the show from the moment he popped in. His black fur is shiny and dense, and that feline stare just kept me mesmerized 👁👁. Oh yeah, that filter is a work of genius.

Great video! Sorry for your loss. Cats and cars, they never end well together. Lost 2 cats myself the same way. All the best.

Been over a year, would love to see the update on this pond. Cheer!

Thanks for the update, really enjoyed watching this project come to life . Its so sad to hear about your cat ,he looked gorgeous ....

Fantastic build Richard! Can not wait to see what the monster will be like when you get the big pump running. Greetings from South Africa.

Amazing 👍👍👍

Love your black cat Angus!!!

Sad end to a great video. RIP Angus

loving the videos Richard and such a shame about Angus.thoughts with you there.cant wait to see the next chapter on the mega filter.what a project.and what a pond:)

Can't wait until it's running.

I’ve been waiting for this video. Great stuff my friend. Sorry about your four legged friend.

Sorry for your loss

congrats on 100,000 subs Richard sorry to hear about Angus r.i.p

🙏 RIP ANGUS I loved ❤️ that 🐈 cat.

Keep up the good work mate brilliant as normal. Sorry about Angus 😥👍

Bro that’s off tap wicked! What a filter and what a great job of combining all the aspects that a filter needs! One suggestion though....to truly create and Anoxic environment for you’re Anaerobic bacteria you’re water flow in that area should almost be dead still😜

Sorry to hear about Angus. Thanks for sharing your videos. They are really great. I'm really looking forward to seeing your next video. Will you show us how to maintain your filter ongoing and how you promote anaerobic bacteria because my pond is always very high in nitrate and I would like to reduce it without constantly having to do water changes.

Condolences about Angus. Good video.

Thanks for the vid. Sorry about Angus. Great pump system.

Sorry for the loss of your good friend/pal Angus.

So sorry You have lost ur lovey pet!!, I met him when I was up to pickup the Filter you Kindly Gave me, (hope you find a use for the knife) it is An amazing place you have & I can see another cat loving the area if you decide to share ur life with another, Peace

Every thing was going great until the end RIP Angus you will be miss. So sorry Richard for your lost I really am. We have two cats one is attach to my wife and the other one to m they are ver much part of our family. Thanks

Poor Angus, sorry to hear it.

Sorry about angus . Can't wait to see it all finished

So sorry to hear about Angus, he looked like a sweetie

Great update Richard it's all coming together great, hope you got the cable ties i sent and sorry to hear about angus.

Gutted to hear about Angus, Great video, inspired and copied on a smaller scale plus the clay idea, I now have a pond like gin, If only it tasted the same!

So.... When is the next video for this happening? Excited to see the full thing up and running!

Fascinating, but sorry to hear about your loss..((

Another great video, sir! Just so you know, though, it didn't pop up on an alert. I found it by accident. Probably explains why there hasn't been many views. Maybe it's set as hidden. RIP Angus. Sorry for your loss

Way to go man. Looks great the waiting game for clarity... will you be able to see it before winter freeze up?

Sorry to hear about Angus R.I.P

Great set up ,real sorry to hear about Angus :( best cat on youtube

Sou do Brasil Acompanhado seu vídeo Beautiful

Really looking forward to seeing this thing run. also will the alpha grog affect water parameters?

RIP Angus he was a lovely cat👍

Really appreciate mate . And can u explain about Shower filter from inside what media did u use . Thanks

Shame about Douglas brothers closing I use to buy my koi from it when I had a pond. Use to take kids up to look at the fish now and again when passing was shocked to try pull in other day to see it a building site. Good vids pal keep them up

Richard sorry for your loss. This was a great video. Are you able to post instructions for building this filtering system?

I know,many questions after you said you have no time for questions-ha. I was just trying to get in last things I haven't heard in the other vids.

Love this series! Sorry about Angus...

Holly filter u filtering the south Pacific pmsl...... massive omg....

Have you seen Kevin Novak’s BCB’s? What’s your opinion of using static beds with clay non clumping kitty litter and laterite. He claims it’s some miracle filter that eliminates nitrate and phosphates, and works so much better than other filters that you can overload a koi pond with them.

Exited to see what happens with the aquarium

Aww sorry about Angus Richard, pond/lake/ocean looks like it is clearing up hopefully in a few months it should make a huge difference but obviously take a lot of time with that amount of water

I am very sorry for the loss of your dear pet

Sorry about Angus...great build...

Great video, sorry about Angus.

How about using the aquarium as a freshwater refugium - fill it with oxygenating plants. Great vid: giving me plenty of ideas!

Sorry to hear about Angus. It was always nice to see him gatecrash your videos.

RIP Angus. Maybe some fitting tribute next to the pond for him?

puzzled as to how or why anybody would dislike this video.

Can't wait to see more positive results to the pond, really sad to hear about Angus, such a huge shame

When are we going to have more videos on this gigantic mega filter

Quick question . Do you put moving media before regular media in sump ?

sorry to hear about Angus

as for the tub not being straight.. i wonder.. if you used a heat gun or a hair dryer to "soften" the wall a bit to bend or adjust it to match been easier? dunno.. but i like this vid. good job!

Did I just get this notification 3 days late or is this a RU-vid Premium thing?

Awesome video!!! So how do feel about using "hydroton" clay pellets in the static beds? Not sure about anaerobic/aerobic conditions inside. I know there soft and wouldn't last for a moving bed. Love to here your thoughts on this. Thanks

i want to make a guess for the tank, its going to be a daphnia culture tank. that way you can feed small fish in your pond live food. at the same time, daphnia will eat the floating algae and floating bacteria that is in your pond water. that is the probable reason for having the water feed coming off the brush filter "tub" . most of the sediments that is inorganic like dirt and stone dust would be settled out by the vortex and brush filters. basically not only are you improving your filtering capacity, you are also boosting the micro organisms that clean up the water. only problem is the tank isnt in the light and i doubt using a fluorescent light works as well. but i dont know much about daphnia culture. the other possiblity is bamboo shrimp or other filter feeders and RIP Angus.. another black kitty life cut too short

You know your onions.

6th episode... need to know finishing how is it going is the pond clear???