How to gather water from a trickle stream?

Nov 3, 2024
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I tried the gravel and sand filter but I forgot to clean them both first! So the water was just gunk from both. Didn't want to redo so I just left it and refilled now and then. I figure eventually it should filter off the smaller stuff by itself and come clear sooner or later.

With the dammed water when I place my container to fill it, after a couple of times, it disturbs the clay/mud underneath so further scoops become more murky with each one. Does putting gravel on the bed of the stream stop that from happening?
 
Nov 3, 2024
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I have had suggestions to either put gravel in the bed of the pool or a plastic container weighted down.

Gravel I have spare and seems like the more 'friendly' option to the resident water life yes?
 

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