Small pond filters

[Meyer Jordan]

I'm thinking about getting this filter.. I hope it's not going to be a overkill for my 50 gallon pond?
I'll have a spitter attached too and didn't want it to be too strong of a filter but I think you can adjust the flow

https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/261976712763

I would be very cautious on purchasing this item. Concern for quality is my first issue. Price is really too cheap for a filter and pump of any quality. Just the pump alone , from a reputable manufacturer, would cost you at least that price, maybe more. 'Caveat Emptor'!

 

[Dreamspirit12302]

I just don't want to spend tons of money just for a 50 gallon pond so I'm trying to go the cheapest and best route that includes a UV.

 

[Meyer Jordan]

I just don't want to spend tons of money just for a 50 gallon pond so I'm trying to go the cheapest and best route that includes a UV.

I understand but you also would want, I think, a product that will do the job and that is dependable and durable, has a decent warranty, customer service and spare parts availability. I guarantee you that this product you mentioned will probably do none of these.

 

[MitchM]

I understand but you also would want, I think, a product that will do the job and that is dependable and durable, has a decent warranty, customer service and spare parts availability. I guarantee you that this product you mentioned will probably do none of these.

I agree. You could wind up buying the same filter three times before you ultimately get a higher quality one.

 

[addy1]

I am using this one with a tetra pump (250 gph) to keep my deck pond clean. The deck pond is around 250-300 gallons. It is working great.


http://www.amazon.com/TetraPond-Cle...keywords=TetraPond+Clear+Choice+Biofilter+PF1

 

[HARO]

WOW! That pump moves 1,060 US gallons an hour! That means your pond water is turned over every three minutes! Poor fish are going to have a hard time! That, plus the quality concerns pointed out above...... I'd think twice before going a different route.
John

 

[Dreamspirit12302]

What size pump would you recommend for a 50 gallon pond? 75 to 100 gph?

 

[MitchM]

I would get a filter/pump combination that was capable of maybe 200-250 gph.
You could put a restriction valve on the output so you could control the flow and have the extra filtration capacity in case you determine you need it.

 

[Dreamspirit12302]

I wanted to get a external filter with UV light..

 

[Dreamspirit12302]

The filter I'm looking at has these specs..,
Specifications:

Maximum Output: approx 1600 GPH Inlet /Outlet Hose
Adapter: 3/4", 1 1/4"
Dimensions: Voltage: 110-120v 60Hz
Suitable for Ponds with Small Mix of Fish and Koi up to: approx 900 Gal
Suitable for Decorative Ponds up to: approx 1600 Gal

What size pump should I get for it for my 50 gallon? Or is this a too big of filter?

 

[tbendl]

Way too big. You want a pump that has 100 GPH not 1600.

 

[Dreamspirit12302]

Or would it be best to go with this filter/pump and buy a uv light separate?

Pond Boss Filter Kit with Pump, Model# FM002P https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068MW50M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_FCsexbQRS5D2S

 

[Dreamspirit12302]

Way too big. You want a pump that has 100 GPH not 1600.

Ok, so it would be best to go with the pond boss filter and buy a uv light separate then?

 

[tbendl]

I haven't totally followed what you are doing with your 50 gallon pond. Are you planning on fish? They make a huge difference in what type of filtration/pump you should look at.
I am not familiar with that pump/filter combination but don't see any indication of GPH or what the filter is designed to handle.
I also don't use a UV light so I can't help you there.

 

[Dreamspirit12302]

I haven't totally followed what you are doing with your 50 gallon pond. Are you planning on fish? They make a huge difference in what type of filtration/pump you should look at.
I am not familiar with that pump/filter combination but don't see any indication of GPH or what the filter is designed to handle.
I also don't use a UV light so I can't help you there.

Yes, only plan on maybe 2-3 fish and that's it