I bought the Bestway 10’x30” inflatable pool with filter. I covered the ground with a tarp and large interlocking foam floor tiles. I’ve had many of these pools in the past, and I know that weeds can grow right up through a tarp and the plastic. (But it doesn’t cause the pool to leak.) The filter pump is the smallest and weakest I’ve ever gotten with this type of pool. I’m not sure it’s doing anything. But the filter gets dirty, so maybe it is. I’ve had it up and running for almost a month now, used by 6 little grandkids. No teens or adults yet. That water is freezing! I don’t try to save these pools. For 50 bucks they are a one and done item. I don’t want to have to clean one after sitting in the shed all winter. I’d rather start fresh with a new one. I think next year we will go with the 12 footer.You do have to get the chlorine with floater, skimmer, cover and tester strips and all that stuff, and keep clean. But it’s great, affordable summer fun.