Patent ID: 7160445
Filing Date: 2007-01-09
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A system for installing artificial decorative water ponds, said system comprising: a preformed pond liner configured to provide a self-contained pond having a preselected volumetric capacity; a plenum made from a semi-rigid material and having a fixed size configured to fit within said preformed liner, said plenum configured to receive water from a pump and to hold water in a pressurized state so as to provide a reservoir of pressurized water to a pond located above said plenum; an underwater filter adapted to fit within said plenum, said underwater filter defining a plurality of interconnected chambers each of said interconnected chambers filled with a shredded plastic frass filter media containing said underwater filter configured to transmit water to said pond; and a pump; said pump interconnected to a pre-filter located within a canister, said pump and pre-filter operatively connected to pump water into said plenum and configured to circulate water through said plenum, and said pond.