I just purchased a 750 watt for my pond which is roughly 900-1000 gallons. I live is Southeast Michigan. The paper in the box said it is not meant as a floating deicer, but can be one with an optional floater. Is there an optional floater or am I missing something? I just purchased a 750 watt for my pond which is roughly 900-1000 gallons. I live is Southeast Michigan. The paper in the box said it is not meant as a floating deicer, but can be one with an... » Read More I just purchased a 750 watt for my pond which is roughly 900-1000 gallons. I live is Southeast Michigan. The paper in the box said it is not meant as a floating deicer, but can be one with an optional floater. Is there an optional floater or am I missing something? « Show Less
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Hi, I don't have my box anymore but ours just floats the way it is. My husband noticed that there is styrofoam on the under side of the rim that we think makes it float. I think it came that way though. I hope that helps.
480796
I purchased mine about 2 years ago. It floated just fine. It didn't last more than 2 seasons though. Good luck!
760313
The 100 watt version, which it's the one I bought, is not adjustable. Also, it does not keep the water 78 degrees. More like 72 degrees.
1422924
I believe so. I am going to get another for my pond. Currently it is running some eight pumps and three airstone devices in my tanks and I've had to put valves on my two ten-gallon tanks to keep it from blowing the water out of the tank. Great blast - I just had to learn to control it. With a pond your size I see no problem.
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I am using the 300 watt in a 120 gallon for aquaculture, it seems to handle very well, even outside. I would probably use 2 or a larger one for 300 gallon?
897148
I still have a little bit of the black algae on a powerhead and a few rocks, but for the most part, it grows very, very slowly, so it doesn't get out of control to where the algae looks like somebody's hair waving in the breeze. As far as a can tell, it was actually changing the ph of my water which helped out there. I run a freshwater tank and try to keep the ph anywhere between 6.8 and 7.2 - obviously, if you are running salt water, that might be different, but where I live in Nebraska, the water tends to be quite hard and slightly alkaline, so I used an acid buffer. That's really what got the algae under control for me. I've heard some people have success with Flourish Excel in terms of keeping algae under control, but I don't think its really formulated so much for that as it is for overall plant health. Could be that it changes the ph slightly, and this causes the algae to die or inhibit its growth, but I don't think that is the case. If you want to control the algae, I would think that you need to lower the ph just a bit. It won't take much. That's been my experience.
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I got the 300 watt for my 55 gal. seems to do fine. I rather have a higher watt and turn it down lower. Besides after they get old and don't work as well a higher watt seems to do better. I think a 250 would do the job for a 55 gal
1409129
I live in MN last hear I had 750 wattt & it keep the pond open. This winter I'm trying the 250
281114
My pond is cement so I really couldn't answer that question honestly. Sorry.
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The simple answer for a Rule 500 is the GPH @ 6.7 Feet of Head (lift): is 260 GPH For Ponds - It is best to circulate the water at least once an hour. If you have a 500 gallon pond you would need a pump that moves 500 gallons per hour at the height of the discharge. For a Pond Rule of Thumb - The Length of tubing is also an important factor when choosing a pump. Every 10' of tubing equals the same restrictions as 1' of lift. Recommended size of a pond pump is determined by: 1) Turn Of Pond Water For a pond with a pressurized filter, turn the water approximately once every two hours (example 1800 Gallon pond - minimum 900 GPH Pump) For ponds with skimmers and falls and most other types of ponds, water should be turned approximately once every hour (example 1800 Gallon Pond - minimum 1800 GPH Pump) 2) Height Water Must Be Pumped Above Pond Surface Head height is the term for the vertical height the pump raises water above the surface of the pond All pond pumps have a maximum head height 3) Selecting Correct Tubing Is Critical To Pump Performance Correct Size Tubing Is Very Important: Too small tubing restricts water flow. Too small tubing will restrict the flow of water dramatically.
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I have a pump that pushes out 2500 gph for my pond. I also have another pump pushing out 4000 gph on a different filter for a waterfall and river. I was having some clarity issues with just the larger pump so I bought the TetraPond 26596 and within 1 week the 3000 gallon pond was crystal clear. I am extremely happy with the results. Good luck to you, I know you will not be disappointed.
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My pond is an 800 (plus/minus) gallon pond. The filter did an amazing job. The UV light kept the algae at bay. My pond gets 50% sun. It stayed crystal clear all season. If you have a full sun pond, I could only guess that the UV should handle it.
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The 10 watt is too much for your tank. I had mine in a 3 gal and it was too warm.
529327
I don't know about that I only use it in my pond. You might try contacting the manufacturer.
349975
We have an outdoor Koi pond..4,7000 gal. Works great. YES or came with à bulb.
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I have a cement fish pond that is 14 feet by 5 feet (weird shape) and 3-4 feet deep..I believe I figured it at over 2000 gallons at one point.I run it during the night about 12 hours (on a timer) so there is about a 4 foot melted circle when its consistently 18-28 degrees outside (in Michigan). I have it parked by a bank of rocks the fish lurk in to keep oxygen to the surface and the fish okay (they do fine). The local foxes and birds hang out here as well for water. If its for stock water, Id guess it would heat a lot better in a much smaller tank or pond. I dont think you need to melt the whole thing. I have a cement fish pond that is 14 feet by 5 feet (weird shape) and 3-4 feet deep..I believe I figured it at over 2000 gallons at one point.I run it during the night about 12 hours (on a timer) so there is about a 4 foot melted circle when its consistently 18-28 degrees outside (in Michigan). I have it parked by a bank of rocks the fish lurk in to keep oxygen to the surface and the fish okay (they do fine). The local foxes and birds hang out here as well for water. If its for stock water, Id guess it would heat a lot better in a much smaller tank or pond. I dont think you need to... » Read More I have a cement fish pond that is 14 feet by 5 feet (weird shape) and 3-4 feet deep..I believe I figured it at over 2000 gallons at one point.I run it during the night about 12 hours (on a timer) so there is about a 4 foot melted circle when its consistently 18-28 degrees outside (in Michigan). I have it parked by a bank of rocks the fish lurk in to keep oxygen to the surface and the fish okay (they do fine). The local foxes and birds hang out here as well for water. If its for stock water, Id guess it would heat a lot better in a much smaller tank or pond. I dont think you need to melt the whole thing. « Show Less
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i ordered this pump TetraPond Water Garden Pump 1000 to 1500 gallons. The TetraPond Pond Tubing, 1-1/4-Inch by 20-Feet for our waterfall. TetraPond 26596 Waterfall Filter, Up to 1000-Gallon And its perfect. I wanted the sound and a nice good flow and got it. The box filter made it so much easier to build the water fall. We have had to remake our old pond several times but not with this box. If you want pics email and I can send you what we did. Jodyshandmadesoap@gmail.com
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This unit is for 110/120 volt AC and the lamp is included. I have had mine running for the better part of a year and it is still doing a good job. Eventually the UV lamp will become less efficient and you will need to replace it (lamp only - not the whole unit). They say about once per year. It is designed for ponds up to 6,000 gallons so would be way oversized for most aquariums.