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Anyone have a solar setup for a pond/pool filter?

 
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We currently are only using a small plastic kiddie pool for our 3 ducks. Not sure in the end when they are full grown how big of a pool/pond we will go.
So, keep in mind that currently I'm referring to a kiddie pool, any idea what size filter and pump I would need for a duck pool?
How about solar. Has anyone used solar to power pump and filter?

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I have the same question being invthe same situation.  I have six ducks and they make do with their kiddie pool and really appreciate it.  I hope to offer them more next spring and dig a small pond for them.  Solar is my only option to keep the water moving and filtered.  Will probably need something to skim out feathers too.   They found my ornamental pond/waterfall and quickly clogged the pump with feathers.  As I conduct my research I can post it here.  Please do the same.  This is my winter project.
 
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You could look into airlift pumps. Quite simple to build and can’t get cluttered with feathers.
 
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Air lift, will check into them, thank you for the tip!
 
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