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Pond Filters

Pond filters are an essential piece of equipment for a garden pond, the reason you need a filter is because of the excess food and fish waste that sinks to the bottom of the pond can start to breakdown and produce harmful toxins into your pond.

Pond filters act like a sewerage system, it can house helpful bacteria that breaks down the harmful toxins in a pond, this is why it is a good idea not to position your pond under a tree.

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As the falling debris of the tree can go to the bottom of your pond and start to decay, this will also produce harmful toxins in a pond.

It is very important that you get the correct size of filters for a garden pond, below you will find a selection of pond filters with a description of what they are capable of.

At this stage you should work out how many gallons of water your fish pond is going to hold, then purchase the correct size of pond filters to create a clean healthy environment for your fish pond.

 

Pressurized UV and Bio Pond filters – 1000 gallon

This is a powerful combination of UV and biological filtration for a crystal clear, purified pond in one self-contained unit.

It is easy to maintain and installs above or below ground level, features a green finish to blend in with natural surroundings and includes Supra for thorough biological treatment of a koi garden pond.

Good filters for ponds up to a 1,000 gallons in full shade, lightly stocked. Stage 1: Algae Destruction – by slowly passing the single celled that cause 'green water' in front of UV light, the algae is caused to clump together and start to die.

pond filtersState 2: Mechanical pond filters – specially developed products, profiled pond filter sponge pads will trap clumps plus other large particles in pond and are easily rinsed for regular maintenance.

State 3: Purification – after mechanical filtration, as pond water passes through Fish Mate SUPRA Filters Medium, possessing over 100 times the surface area of conventional plastic.

The specific structure of "SUPRA" pond filters enables rapid growth of aerobic bacteria resulting in removal of lethal ammonia and nitrite from pond. Size: 9.5" diameter x 11" high.

 

Water Fall & Pond Filters – Large

Add the beauty of a waterfall and the ammonia-busting power of filtration with a Proline Biofalls. This dual waterfall pond filter features three different kinds of filtration, along with plenty of room for beneficial bacteria to colonize.

pond filtersA special swirl chamber ensures that pond water is dispersed evenly over the media to prevent clogging. An extra-wide spillway provides extra aeration, too. Includes all fittings and pond filter. Size: Filter is 27" L x 20" W x 22" H. Waterfall width is: 18".

Compact Pressurized Pond Filters – Up to 500 Gallon Pond

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Powerful Compact Pressurized garden Pond Filters are perfect for smaller ponds and water gardens.

Each one includes large pond filters chamber which includes mechanical and biological media that never has to be replaced.

Compact designs conceal easily into your landscape and may even be buried for maximum effect. These pond filters are great for use with Pondmaster pumps.

Clearchoice PF-1 External Gravity Garden Pond Filter

The Tetr Pond Clear Choice PF-1 pond filters provide all three types for Koi ponds up to 500 gallons and water gardens up to 1200 gallons.

pond filtersThe PF-1 pond filters have a maximum flow rate of 500 gallons per hour. A Trickle-flow design and a venturi inlet to supply oxygen help to create a ideal environment for bacteria to flourish on the Bio Ring.

A Spray Bar system helps to distribute evenly making for more effective treatment in the pond. Improved clarity in the pond is maintained by coarse and fine mechanical mats that remove debris and an activated carbon pad that removes odors.

The Tetr Pond Clear Choice PF-1 was created to run outside of the pond and this design makes it easy to install and maintain these pond filters.

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