need new pump

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Hello all.
I inherited a koi pond when we bought our house 2 years ago. It is 2 levels, with the upper level being a waterfall into the main lower level. the waterfall is about 8 inches high and the pump pushes water a total of 18 to 24 inches. The main level is 2.5 feet by 3 feet and about 30 inches deep. The upper level is a bit smaller (2 by 2.5) and is only about 20 inches deep.
The pump has broken off where the arm sticks up to go to the fountain apparatus and the hose that goes to the upper pond. there is a diverter valve that controls switching from fountain to moving water to upper pond for waterfall on that arm.
I have taped it with electrical tape but the water has gotten very murky and the pump pressure is obviously not the same.
My pump has a filter built into it saving space on the pond floor. I would like to replace it with something similar. I can't find a pump that small with tubing of 3/4 inches and also having the filter in with the pump in 1 unit.
Can anyone help me with some advise? The tubing was cemented into the side of the upper pond.
Am I making sense?
I was hoping to just switch out the pump and hook it up to the 3/4 tubing and hoping that it has a fountain.
Also, I was hoping to spend less than $125.
 
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All I can find on the side of the pump is

Geoglobal Partners
DD210
120V 60 HZ
and what looks like .6 A

I also see a serial number but can't make out the model number.
I think it's several years old, like 5 ot 6 or more,

What is the best choice to replace it with? I need 3/4 tubing compatible if possible. I also think I need more than a 220 gph since i estimate the total of the ponds to be about 275ish.
 

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Welcome to the forum !!
Have you looked on ebay you would be able too see and read about a few different pumps and you will be able to make a better decision
Energy use is what will save you in the long run !
 
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Thanks DrCase.
I will look online and see what is out there. Is a prefilter going to provide the same cleaning as a filter box? The water is terribly murky and i'm concerned about fish health.
 

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