When I pumped out all the algae filled water and cleaned out the muck from the bottom of the pond the other day, it pulled a lot of gunk into the pre-filter. I used the drain valve to get rid of most of the dirty water but it was really cloudy and gunky even after refilling the pond. After just a couple of days the water in the clear tank is now clear again and the particles are at the bottom showing that the cyclone action and gravity are working. Pond water is still clearing its particles but I can see a difference after only 2 days. l think the performace pro 2 speed pump + the pre-filter is the best investment in the pond I have made so far.
Skimmer is still leaking slightly around the upper half of the faceplate. Bog leaks have been mostly controlled except when excess debris from the trees forms a dam and the water seeks relief out the back side. Gives me a reason to go out to the pond every day and tinker.
