\u00a9 2020 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Maybe rough it up a bit with sandpaper first to help it stick. By using our site, you agree to our. I drilled small holes at the center of each side of the lid and secured it to the container with wire ties. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. MFK Forums. There are 17 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. Water gets pumped up from the pond and runs into the first filter container. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. You can use any pliable screen material, including the screening commonly used for windows. 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