The filter meets the tasks required of him: After 5 days, the pond was (about 12 m³) clear 24Std.-operation, (starter bacteria f 14 were not used.) .. Pricewise only the set is recommended, not the single purchase of parts. The instructions could be better designed. Given the high price accessories should belong to an appropriate extent with this: At least 2 hose clamps more +1 drain hose / connection bend (the price of the connection bend with approx 9.90 is unreasonably high, as you get better at the hardware store). Handling (sponges quickly clean ...) is easy and good. The system is now, after the pond is clear, operated in the interval on the day. As the system proved itself over a longer period of time, to be seen.