Can I use my 1900gph pump on this filter? Also, does it remove ammonia from the pond?
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I use it with a smaller pump but can see no reason why your pump wouldn't work on this filter. I have no idea about ammonia removal.
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Easy answer: this filter ships with various connectors to attach the 1" hose (I use the adapter that is 1" barbed to 1/2" threaded-- attached to the pump inlet)... pond pumps vary in their inlet configurations... if your pump will (through an adapter, maybe) take a 1" hose, I'd think it'd work perfectly fine. As James points out, though, this is a "pre-filter," not an actual filter. To appropriately clean your pond, you probably need more thorough mechanical filtration, and you definitely want something that at least has some biological filtration (and a UV sterilizer is also definitely helpful). Easy answer: this filter ships with various connectors to attach the 1" hose (I use the adapter that is 1" barbed to 1/2" threaded-- attached to the pump inlet)... pond pumps vary in their inlet configurations... if your pump will (through an adapter, maybe) take a 1" hose, I'd think it'd work perfectly fine. As James points out, though, this is a "pre-filter," not an actual filter. To appropriately clean your pond, you probably need more thorough mechanical filtration, and you definitely want something that at least has some biological filtration (and a UV... » Read More Easy answer: this filter ships with various connectors to attach the 1" hose (I use the adapter that is 1" barbed to 1/2" threaded-- attached to the pump inlet)... pond pumps vary in their inlet configurations... if your pump will (through an adapter, maybe) take a 1" hose, I'd think it'd work perfectly fine. As James points out, though, this is a "pre-filter," not an actual filter. To appropriately clean your pond, you probably need more thorough mechanical filtration, and you definitely want something that at least has some biological filtration (and a UV sterilizer is also definitely helpful). « Show Less
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I am not a pro but have used it in my flowering water ponds and have not had any trouble with my filters or pumps. I do not have fish in this pond.
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You can, but for the same price you can get the 2500 which is slightly larger with more filter media and a larger UV light. It will keep the pond cleaner and not have to be backflushed as often.
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Hard to say. I have a 1200 gph pump and it really flows and gurgles. Just ensure the pump discharge size matches the filter outlet. You can always install in outlet to bleed off excess pressure
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Hi, all we can say is it is working well for a 100 gallon pond. We do need to clean our filter often.
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Depending on your area of the country! I live in SW AZ and have a 2500 gallon pond. 40 watts was not enough. And I had troubles with this. I now went to 2 55 watt jaebo? or something like that. I would say if you have an algae issue, you may need more also. I don't believe too much uv filter would hurt anything, except keep your pond very clean.
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I use my pump for filtering pond water. It is very effective on a 1000 gal pond. I believe it would behave equally well. It pumps 1500 gal per hour. If your numbers are correct than it would cycle your pool water once every hour. You will be running it more than you wish though. Purchase a 2nd filter for quick change. Wash the old one off.
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Our setup goes from the skimmer to our single pump to our UV filter to our biofilter. It works great. I went from changing my pump filter 1-2 times a day to once a month. I put styrofoam on the edges of it so it floats in my pond so it stays at the right water level.
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I am using it on my 5-gallon hex tank and it works great! I previously had a smaller filter (rated at 45gph) that was just not doing the job.
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I don't use this pump for my filter...it runs to my solar heater.If your are using this pump for filtration try 6 hours a day and see if the water stays cleanChange or clean the filter every day
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No - a separate filter is not "required." For years we used the pump with no filter and had a great pond but you will have a much nicer cleaner and clearer pond with one. We built our own filter system and it works great. Search online for "jiffy DIY pond filter" for info on building your own. Also you should buy some "good bacteria" (available on Amazon) to start the natural process to break down waste. "But NO - you do not have to have a filter system to use the pump."
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Yes, I have used it in a 16,500 gallon pond. It will work and absorb ammonia. Also used it when adding water to the pond, because if you break down chloramine with carbon, you get rid of the chlorine but then are left with ammonia. this will absorb the ammonia left over. Also good if you just have too much ammonia . It can be recharged when it stops working, lots of good articles about recharging it with salt are on the web.
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I think that is how big my fish pond is and it works great. The only other recommendation I would have is to get a filter box for the pump so doesn't get stopped up with debris.
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I am using in the top basket: Fluval Universal Filter Media Bags - one filled with ammonia remover and another with activated carbon. The second basket: Seachem Purigen in a Seachem Filter Media bag (very fine mesh able to contain the Purigen) and in the 3rd basket: Seachem Matrix Bio Media in the bottom, I have an 125gal tank and this works well for me.
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Yes, this is a filter only, and the larger the pump the better it works. I am quite happy with mine, I have a 1000 gallon pond and it works very well on it.
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I have had 2 of these& havn,t replaced a filter. They do not keep my small pond clean. They are nice for the aeriation for the fish but the pumps that rest on the floor of your pond remove "junk" better. The main reason i have this is because it floats and i can adjust and take it out easy. Also it moves the water but i think the other type is better .