The Fish Mate Pond Pump 4000 provides all the versatility and performance you need. Ease of use and low running costs come as standard, thanks to the simple flow control and a super-efficient, magnetically driven pump turbine. Unlike other pond pumps, the Fish Mate’s range features a specially developed strainer filter which will not clog under normal use. Gone are the days of needing to clean your pump’s sponge filter every day. Even in heavily contaminated water a quick shake is often all that is needed to keep your pump running at maximum performance. The Fish Mate 4000 comes complete with 4 fountain options including Tiered, Column, Bell, and Plume and a control knob to adjust the flow to the fountain or waterfalls.
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Replacement pump o-ring for the Pentair Lifeguard All in one submersible pond filter system. Keep your all-in-one pond filter running at its peak.
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If you are into home garden ponds or koi ponds, then you should take the necessary steps to ensure that you have a clear and sterilized water.It goes without saying that having the right pond accessories and equipments such as pond pumps, UV pond pumps as well sterilizers can go a long way in helping maintain an overall healthy pond for you.
When we talk about UV pond filters, we generally talk about a pond accessory/equipment that functions to help maintain clean and sparkling clear water. It will help you rid of dirt, algae, fish food waste and other agents that will dirty your pond. Along with the garden pond pump, it is often seen as one of the main pond accessory one will need.
Among the avalanche of UV pond filters that you can choose from are manufacturers such as Oase, Pondmaster, Aqua, Hozelcock, Savio and Tetra.With an avalanche of manufacturers to choose from, how do you know which ones are the best to suit you and your pond needs?
UV pond filters are constantly improved from time to time with new features and functions.It can be a little intimidating especially if you know nothing about these features and what it can do for your pond. Let’s take a look at some of the different UV pond filters available in the market today. Among them are UV filters that are submersible, UV filters that come with and without wipers, UV filters that come with the latest coated UV bulb technology, biological UV filters and many more. Each of these filters play a specific role to help maintain the cleanliness of your pond so choose wisely.
If you are new to UV pond filters and require some help, you can always surf the Internet to conduct your own personal research on these accessories. You can also get good articles in magazines and even through leisurely chats with friends or even the sales assistants of your favorite local store.
Be sure to get a UV pond filter that is best suited for you and your pond needs. Having the right knowledge and information can go a long way into giving you the pond of your dreams!
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The Little Giant 475gph Premium Pond Pump is ideal for water movement in ponds, water gardens and other smaller water operations. Corrosion-resistant housing is great for submersible pond use. Circulates ponds up to 800 gallons. Uses 3/4 in. tubing on discharge.
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Everyone has different reasons for building a new pond in their garden or patio. Some simply want a garden water feature with or without a fountain effect, others want to keep fish from simple goldfish to beautiful koi carp.
Pond pumps do what they say on the box. It pumps the pond water which circulates or turns it. The pump you choose will depend on the pond effects you want, the purpose of the pond and its size. A pond pump may not be necessary for example if you are creating a wildlife pond you can use specific plants to help keep the water clear. However a Koi pond requries that the water is turned every 1-2 hours and other ponds should be turned every 3-4 hours
One thing to consider when choosing a pond pump is that it must be capable of pumping the volume of water in the pond. Here is a rough guide:
Work out how many litres of water you have in your pond:Width (m) x Depth (m) x Length (m) = x Litres. E.g:
- 2m wide x 1m deep x 1m long = 2000 litres
- 3m wide x 1m deep x 2m long = 6000 litres
Now you have your pond volume you can work out the required pond pump output litres per hour) bearing in mind the purpose (fish/no fish) as mentioned earlier
- A 2000 litre pond requires a pump with at least 1000 LPH output to circulate the water every 2 hours
- A 6000 litre pond requires a pump with at least 3000 LPH output to circulate the water every 2 hours
Got it?
Pond pumps aren’t cheap and you don’t want to make a costly mistake as the bigger the pond the more expensive the pump will be! So you should ask at the pond pumps store for advice just to be on the safe side.
It is always better to get a larger pump than you need, this is simply because once you have reached the limit of a smaller pump it can’t be turned up, but larger pumps can be turned down. If you have a pond holding 2000 litres of water, opt for a pump that can operate at a higher output than 1000 LPH.
You might want a lovely fountain or waterfall effect or need a filter to keep the pond clear of blanket weed or small debris such as leaves. Both of these will require a bigger pump because you are asking them to work harder. However there are many fountain and filter pump combination pumps on the market today.
Finally, Most pumps have the actual output in the name such as the Hozelock Titan Filter Pond Pumps or Bermuda Atom Fountain Pond Pumps. You don’t require two sets of calculations for combination pumps such as these. If you bought them separately you would first need to calculate the output required based on the volume PLUS the output required to also power the fountain, waterfall or filter.
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