| Price : $62.18 | Post Date : Nov 28, 2011 03:57:22Tetra Pond Water Garden Pump 1000 GPH is designed for ponds 500 1000 gallons. This is a magnetic drive water garden pump that can power waterfalls, filters, and fountain heads. Adapters are included. Energy efficient and UL listed with 3 year limited warranty.
Fall Cleanup in Your Pond
The calendar says it Fall now and I have to agree. The days are getting shorter and nights colder. So today I decided it was time to get the pond winterized. I put on my rubber wader suit and joined the fishes in my little pond. I pulled up the water lilies and trimmed off all the long stalks and spent flowers. I left the smaller leaves that were just emerging from the plant so not to put the plant into total shock and those leaves will still synthesize oxygen and carbon dioxide for the plant as it shuts down for winter. Then I dropped those plant containers in the deepest part of my pond for the winter. I also removed all the floating plants and they will be composted on my strawberry plant beds to add nutrients to the soil.
The floaties (ducks, frog and turtle) were removed and will be stored away till next year. Lastly, I added some "good" bacteria product back into the pond. The bacteria will help decompose the plant material in the bottom of the pond and also the fish waste. It also reduces ammonia and nitrates which of course, are harmful to your fish! This is a very important step both in spring and in the fall.
Remember, you want to leave your pumps running all winter. Your fish still need oxygen and circulation. I have a 350 gph submersible pond at the far end of my pond that flows through my UV light, through my bog garden which acts as my biological filter, and dumps back into the pond in the opposite corner. This way I know I have total water circulation throughout my pond. I also have a small external air pump that bubbles air into the deepest part of my pond through an air stone. This insures that the fish will be adequately oxygenated through the cold winter months when they are down in that section and not moving around. Their metabolism slows down as the water gets colder and they go into a semi-dormant state.
Speaking of fish, have you taken your pond's temperature lately? Seriously..... once the water temperature dips below 50F, stop feeding your fish commercial high protein fish food. I know, just like small children, they want to be feed constantly, but their digestive systems shut down in colder water and they can't digest properly. You can kill them if you continue to feed them! If you can't take it, you could toss in some green peas. Fish love them and since they are mainly carbs, no harm will come to your fish. It's the high protein in fish food that that they can't process properly in the colder winter months. Chances are they will naturally disappear to the bottom of the pond and you can rest easy. In the spring, again, feeding them high protein fish food is temperature dependent. Remember, 50F is the magic number.
Lastly, I cover my small pond with some netting as we live in an area where herons routinely fly over and the fish have lost their natural cover of the lily leaves. Protection is key when natural cover has died back or been eliminated.
Thanks for reading and I will author more pond info in the spring, only six months from now!
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The pump is at the heart of a water garden. Without it, water will not circulate to create a healthy and balanced ecosystem. Sunterra pumps circulate water to help prevent breeding conditions for unwanted insects while oxygenating it for plants and fish. Pumps are distinguished by the gallons per hour they produce at one foot of lift or head. All Sunterra pumps are submersible and must be placed in water to function properly. Magnetic Pumps run by electrically charged magnet that causes the impeller to spin and circulate water through the pump. Magnetic drive pumps are environmentally safe, have no coolants and use less energy than direct drive pumps. They have a built in pre-filter and therefore can be used in clean or dirty water applications such as a fountain or pond. This Sunterra Pond Pump has a built in pre-filter to aid inthe water filtration process. Sunterra pumps are 100% water tested, have a 25 foot power cord and a two year limited warranty. This pond pump is 850 gallons per hour and has a 16.4 foot maximum lift.
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Having your own pond can significantly enhance your garden design by giving it a picturesque, more natural look. The ability to add additional decorative elements like waterfalls, fountains and figure-shaped water spouts can create a relaxing place for you and your family to enjoy, with the calming sound of flowing water and sky reflection in between ripples from passages of koi fish. Choosing and maintaining your submersible pond pump correctly has a direct impact on the performance of your pond and the natural balance inside it.
There are two important factors that govern the choice of a pond pump. The first is the volume of water that the pump is meant to deal with and the second is the height of the waterfall or fountain system inlet that leads the water up and out. In the case where it is simply desired that water is flowed around without the use of additional external stream units, the only remaining consideration is the volume of pond water that your pump has to deal with.
When calculating the volume for a fountain and similar structures, you need to take into account both the width and height of the inlet of the unit. Make sure to measure the height by starting from the water surface up rather than from the bottom of the pond. Add 20% to the result to get the final number. This is done in order to make sure you get optimal water flow even when the system is under performing or there is a drop in water pressure. By using those measurements and applying them to the reference table that pond pump manufacturers provide for their models, you can easily make the best choice to fit your pond and needs.
For pumps that are going to cycle the pond water only, without the use of decoration and additional streams, it is best to use the whole volume of the pond as a measurement. For instance if you have a pond of 500 gallons that would mean you need a pump that has the capacity of 500 gallons per hour. That is not always the case with bigger ponds where the ratio becomes nonlinear, so it's best to stick to the provided GPH (gallon per hour) rate tables provided by manufacturers.
When it comes to pumping technology, try to avoid systems that use a sponge in their casting and spend a bit more for a magnetic driven pump. The operational cost in the long run far overcompensates for the increased initial cost of the pump. When it comes to filtering, whether or not you choose to have such is mainly down to the type of pond you're going to utilize. Life forms like Koi fish require very clean and regularly purified water in order to survive. Ponds that are susceptible to contamination and pollution from their surroundings should also be equipped with a filtering water pump.
Submersible pond pump is an excellent device, especially for smaller ponds, not only to create beautiful effects that improve the image of your garden, but to improve the water quality and provide you with an easy way to empty the pond bed whenever you have to.
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