Hi and tha is for the reply. I was just thinking of anything that could get sucked through and mess with the pump. I'll get drawing today and see what I can come up with.

Hi all. I'm currently ordering everything for a new pond build.i have a submersible pump and filter box already but will be using a bottom drain. Is there a way of doing a bit of diy on a container and having something to catch leaves etc and then the pump in there also to run to filter? Any help appreciated. I will add ot is a raised pond so it wouldnt have to be dug into the ground.