jacuzzi turned turtle pond--filtration help plz!!

HI!! I am hoping I can get some advise. I live in FL, and I have thre
red-ear sliders that are quickly outgrowing their tank. I have a 1
year old, broken jacuzzi that is to be their new home. (In a month o
so, so i have some time.) I've been to a few pond/pet stores nearby
and i'm not really happy with the advise i've been given. The jacuzz
holds about 300 gallons of water, and it's in an enclosed area. M
delima lies in the filtration. Can someone give me suggestions as t
the best plan of action? I don't want to break the bank, but i've bee
anticipating a small fortune. I am looking for a filter that is stand
outside the pond, so I do not have to root around in muck in order t
clean it out. However, the stores around here seem to think this i
not the best way to go. (Most have pushed the PONDMASTER) I have als
heard that there are ways to make a filter. I'm pretty crafty, an
this is an idea i'm very interested in, I just don't know where t
start. Also, I am a bit confused about the different types o
filtration. I was under the impression that having carbon was a
important part of keeping a pond clean, but at another store the owne
told me that is is not neccessary. I just want a happy turtl
eco-system that doesn't smell. Can you help me?? Thanks
joann
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jmphysics10
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