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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Zoo Med Naturalistic Terrarium – Reptile Habitat from PETCO.com Add a small piece of nature and tranquility to your home or office. The Zoo Med Naturalistic Terrarium exclusively features a full front glass opening door with snap closure, and the stainless steel screen top will not corrode and accommodates a dome clamp lamp fixture or the optional “light bar”. This special screen top keeps feeder insects in while allowing greater UVA and UVB penetration throughout the terrarium. Dâ??cor is not included so you can get creative when designing your naturalistic habitat. Be sure to choose the appropriate dâ??cor for the pet you plan to house. Features:Lockable door for safety and security (lock not included)Front and top ventilation for natural air flow inside terrariumWater-tight base allows for a “water pool” on the inside of the terrarium or deep substrate6′ power cord and airline tubing exit slots with “hold down” clips allow you to add foggers, waterfalls, or other accessories
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A good and working filtration system is what you need in order to have a healthy and lively Koi pond. A filtration system promotes the biological balance in your pond. A good filter works well without the use of a pump in order to force water through it.
So what are the types of filters that you can use for your Koi pond? There are two kinds of filtration systems. These are the mechanical and the biological filtration systems. The biological filtration system relies on bacteria in breaking down toxic wastes (ammonia or pH), converting them into nitrates. Nitrates are less harmful substances (they only become harmful to your fish when left untreated at large amounts and high levels).
The mechanical filtration system is the one that cleans the particles (solid wastes from your pets) from the pond’s water, which are being trapped in the filter and cleaned up during the regular maintenance.
Your pond is a big area wherein the strength of the filter isn’t enough to promote the water circulation (keep in mind that your fish requires a continuous supply of oxygen). For this, to increase the strength, you can put add-ons like waterfalls, fountains, etc. These features can promote aeration, a process that agitates the water and in turn giving more oxygen to your pond.
It is necessary for you to keep the chemical mixture of the water at a healthy, normal range for your pets, so it’s important for you to test the chemical content of your pond every week, and this is done by bringing a water sample to your local pet store and have them test it, or if you prefer not to have any hassles in going to the pet store, you can choose to buy a home testing kit to test the water all by yourself.
Take the responsibility, time and effort you need to sustain the health of your pond. Being a rewarding hobby, giving your pond the things it needs (like the filter) wlll able to give you a long-lasting outdoor pond!
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Models 1 & 1.5 – Suitable for small garden fountains, piped statuary and shallow water conditionsModel 2 – Suitable for small to medium garden fountains, piped statuary and pondsModels 3 & 5 – Suitable for medium garden fountains, piped statuary and pondsModel 7 – Suitable for medium to large garden fountains, piped statuary and pondsModel 1200 – Suitable for large garden fountains, piped statuary, waterfalls and ponds. Designed to maintain high flow at greater pumping height.Model 1800 – Suitable for large to extra large garden fountains, piped statuary, waterfalls and ponds. Designed to maintain high flow at greater pumping height.Model 5000 – Suitable for high volume waterfalls, skimmers, large water features, ponds and fountains. Designed for high volume water circulation.
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Models 1 & 1.5 – Suitable for small garden fountains, piped statuary and shallow water conditionsModel 2 – Suitable for small to medium garden fountains, piped statuary and pondsModels 3 & 5 – Suitable for medium garden fountains, piped statuary and pondsModel 7 – Suitable for medium to large garden fountains, piped statuary and pondsModel 1200 – Suitable for large garden fountains, piped statuary, waterfalls and ponds. Designed to maintain high flow at greater pumping height.Model 1800 – Suitable for large to extra large garden fountains, piped statuary, waterfalls and ponds. Designed to maintain high flow at greater pumping height.Model 5000 – Suitable for high volume waterfalls, skimmers, large water features, ponds and fountains. Designed for high volume water circulation.
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