We’ve found a way to combat the high cost of pool chemicals and keep our pool clean and clear naturally

Here’s how we turned things around by using a natural bog filter.
Materials:
1- Large container filled with rocks and pebbles (we used a cheap trash can)
2- Riparian pond plants (e.g. Lysimachia nummularia, Japanese taro, and yellow lily)
3- Pond pump (that pumps enough gallons per hour to cycle the pool once every hour or two)
4- PVC fittings for a jet and drain at the bottom of the filter
5- Copper parts (optional but helpful)
How It Works:

Setup:

The pond pump draws water through a flexible pipe into the bottom of the trash can.
The water flows up through the layers of rocks, trapping debris and harboring beneficial bacteria.
Filtered water exits through the spout at the top.
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