Pond Pump & Pond Tubing - Selecting The Proper Pond Tubing

Flow - Choose the Right Pump and Tubing

You should keep the water moving in both large and small ponds and water features to maintain clean, beautiful water and a healthy, balanced environment for fish and plants. Pumps prevent stagnant waters that can lead to bad odors and mosquitoes nesting in your pond. Choose a Total Pond pump that matches your water feature and your individual needs. Our combination pumps and kits combine different elements, costs less than buying each piece separately, and may combine pumps, filters and clarifiers on one electrical cord. Electricity and water do not mix, so extra care should be taken when installing pumps and other electrical equipment. Some cities require lines to be installed by a licensed electrician. It’s a good idea to place the outlet at least four feet away from your pond but no more than 100 feet for optimal energy efficiency.

Fountain Pumps

Fountain pumps are compact and easily fit into corners and niches of fountains and smaller water features. Pumps must stay submerged while in operation so the smaller size of fountain pumps allows them to fit into smaller water features. Our pumps are all built with the cutting edge magnetic drive motors for energy efficiency and include an adjustable flow control so you can modify your pump to match your fountain’s size and affects. If your fountain is in a windy, hot, or arid area, consider a pump with our patented low water shut off feature. This prevents the pump from burning out when water levels drop. This is also a popular feature for owners that leave their fountains running when they are away.

Pond Pumps

Our pond pumps are designed with an energy smart hybrid drive motor that circulates the water almost silently. Once the pump is placed into the pond and turned on, it is almost maintenance free. Match your pond pump to a pre-filter or inline filter system for optimal performance. Choose a pump that will turn half of the pond’s total water volume in one hour. For example, if your pond holds 500 gallons of water you should choose a pump with a GPH (Gallons Per Hour) rating of 250 or more. All of our pumps have an adjustable flow control so you can move the water at various rates.

Waterfall Pumps

Our waterfall pumps have high performance, wet bearing motors capable of moving large amounts of water to create dynamic affects. These powerful motors are energy efficient and are designed for quiet performance so you can enjoy the sounds of flowing water, not the buzz of the motor. Remember, waterfall pumps must be submerged during operation.

Tubing

All pumps must be connected with tubing. It’s important to choose non-toxic tubing that is designed for outdoor use in your pond or fountain. Water gardening tubing is durable and safe for fish and plants. Tubing is not included with pumps and other equipment and must be ordered separately. Read the product description to choose right size for your pump. After your pond is set up, occasionally check the hoses and change them if you notice any major wear, cracks, or tears. If you notice a sudden drop in water levels, check your hoses first. Also check if the tubing is pinched by any rocks.

After you choose the right pump, move to the next section to find compatible filters and clarifiers. We will also discuss water treatment products to use in conjunction with your pump and filter systems so you can keep your pond and fountains crystal clear.