Editorial Policy

Pond Filter Lab publishes research-based buying guides and practical pond-management explanations. The initial articles are based on cited manufacturer information, established gardening and extension resources, and clearly labeled editorial judgments. They do not claim hands-on testing.

Sources and verification

Product specifications should come from the exact model's official documentation wherever possible. Regional versions and generations can differ. When sources conflict, we identify the uncertainty or omit the disputed figure instead of silently choosing the more attractive claim.

Article dates should reflect actual publication or substantive review. A changed date alone is not evidence that every fact has been checked again. Prices, stock, sellers, and warranty conditions can change, so readers should verify the exact purchase listing and applicable manufacturer terms.

Recommendations

Recommendations are editorial judgments about suitability, installation needs, and ownership trade-offs. They are not laboratory rankings or guarantees. We avoid artificial star ratings and do not publish invented test data or first-person experience.

Images and assistance

The initial featured images are AI-generated illustrations of pond settings. They are not photographs of the shortlisted products or evidence of performance. AI assistance is used in preparing this site's initial content; cited sources and model-specific documentation remain important for verification.

Affiliate commissions may support the site. They do not change the need to explain limitations or recommend that a reader postpone a purchase when key information is missing. Retailer search links do not certify stock, the exact product variant, or seller quality.

Corrections

Send the article address, the disputed statement, and a supporting source through our contact page. Corrections should identify the material issue and the change made. Read the affiliate disclosure for information about commercial relationships.