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
480795
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!
828317
from the way I understand it you need 3 or 4X the flow per hour so 3X75=225 and times 4 is still only 300 gallons an hour. so it should be more than enough for filtering your tank. Now if you want more flow just add a powerhead and direct it in tha direction you need.
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.
1715580
same wattage... the lights are just spread out further to cover more area... I have two 16s for my 75 gallon and I like them a lot... with two I program the lights to follow across the tank as if the sun is rising passing over and setting.... having one light you could not do that... how ever, I would think on a 55 one 24 inch would suffice because it should cover more of an area than one 16 inch... same watts but more area covered.
186347
No, it should be fine. These heaters have an adjustable settings. I have a 300 watt for my 90 gallon fish pond and have it set at 80 degrees. It kept the water warm and prevented it from freezing during the winter.
1979605
It really depends on your needs. Ponds can range from twenty gallons to above five hundred gallons. I use this pump in a small aquaponic system about two hundred gallons. In a pond environment you could have tons of floaters or what not so I would suggest you use a filter membrane around the intake with a zip tie to hold it place. These are great little pumps for the money, but if you have a three hundred gallon system look at lifeguard pumps for more performance. Have fun with your pond..
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My pump in in the 2000 gph range, with the waterfall 3 or so feet above the pump (which worked quite well) - however, my pond is over 600 gallons. Not sure how well a pump that size will work with a smaller pond as the amount of water in the "plumbing flow" may be significant compared to the pond (depending on how yours is set up). I had a smaller (<100 gallon) water feature where I had to add water once the pump starts (to replace the volume of water in the waterfall and running down the rocks) and once the pump stops, the water then overflows the pond. As long as the water flow was constant, once filled, it ran great. My pump in in the 2000 gph range, with the waterfall 3 or so feet above the pump (which worked quite well) - however, my pond is over 600 gallons. Not sure how well a pump that size will work with a smaller pond as the amount of water in the "plumbing flow" may be significant compared to the pond (depending on how yours is set up). I had a smaller (<100 gallon) water feature where I had to add water once the pump starts (to replace the volume of water in the waterfall and running down the rocks) and once the pump stops, the water then overflows the pond. As long as the water... » Read More My pump in in the 2000 gph range, with the waterfall 3 or so feet above the pump (which worked quite well) - however, my pond is over 600 gallons. Not sure how well a pump that size will work with a smaller pond as the amount of water in the "plumbing flow" may be significant compared to the pond (depending on how yours is set up). I had a smaller (<100 gallon) water feature where I had to add water once the pump starts (to replace the volume of water in the waterfall and running down the rocks) and once the pump stops, the water then overflows the pond. As long as the water flow was constant, once filled, it ran great. « Show Less
309753
Depending on you're pond size I'm using a 1600 gpm on my 1800 gallon pond. Water is crystal clear year round as it is in the sun all day. We did use the blue pond dye and the fish really like it and it is algae free. Good luck
364414
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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my algae growth is always much less in winter and I run my pump and pond 24/7 365 so I would leave it on as long as green water appears. If you remove it and in a few weeks cloudy water appears put it back on. i would check with manufacturer to see if there are temperature specs that should be noted. I have not gone through a winter with this product yet. I removed a big tree that now means a great deal more light to the water surface.. we'll see.
180228
Too much? Lol this is perfect for a ten gallon. And you have a 55 which makes me think it's not enough. That's me responding at a 2. Don't make me turn it up to a ten. In all seriousness there is not anything you can do. However, I am still honestly surprised it's too much. May I ask how?
281114
My pond is cement so I really couldn't answer that question honestly. Sorry.
1586776
It keeps my 150 gallon pond a warm 75 degrees, but it fluctuates. It is made for an aquarium, so I would guess it will take a while, but it will warm a 250 gallon tank...though it may fluctuate some. Mine fluctuates about 10 degrees (5 up, 5 down), keep in mind mine is outdoors and the outside temps fluctuate too. ;)P.S. I am very happy with my purchase!
1683083
The 10 watt is too much for your tank. I had mine in a 3 gal and it was too warm.
1443429
Hi Steve, I actually bought 2 of these for my mother's 175 gallon pond. We sat one on the bottom of each side of the pond and set the thermostat to 70 degrees. During the evening, we keep to surface covered with that blue bubble wrap stuff that people use to cover pools. Even during the coldest winter days, the pond water is still close to 70 degrees. Her tropical fish and turtles are still doing great with this setup 3 years later.
1426284
Thiis UP-23 13 watt unit was purchased by me in December 2012 and I am not sure if it was a 2013 model but it definitely worked for my free floating algae bloom. I understand that it will not control string algae, Dennis. There is no production date on the box which I kept in case it didn't work but it does! I am a real person that hesitated to spend that much but it was worth it for the water clarity.
1516132
Only the deicer (along with the approx.15" attached power cord). Currently being used in a cast aluminum bird bath with no problems at all. I do place a stone on the device to keep it fully submerged in the water.