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TetraPond Bio-Active Pressure Filter for Clear and Healthy Ponds TetraPond Bio-Active Pressure Filter for Clear and Healthy Ponds TetraPond Bio-Active Pressure Filter for Clear and Healthy Ponds

TetraPond Bio-Active Pressure Filter for Clear and Healthy Ponds

TetraPond Bio-Active Pressure Filter for Clear and Healthy Ponds TetraPond Bio-Active Pressure Filter for Clear and Healthy Ponds TetraPond Bio-Active Pressure Filter for Clear and Healthy Ponds
$ 212.42

Score By Feature

Based on 199 ratings
Easy to clean
8.32
Easy to install
8.33
Value for money
6.76

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Product Description

Biological and mechanical filters are designed to help maintain pond water that is clean and healthy
Fast and easy cleaning with backflush valves
Improved cleaning results are obtained with bio-activators due to their large surface areas and free flow of water
The pond pump is capable of handling up to 1500 gallons of water
Packing that is certified to be frustration-free

Questions & Answers

What about a pump? I still need one for this, ?

Your answer is yes. The Tetrapond DHP4200 Debris Handling Pump is what I use. If you need a stronger pump use that one.

In the near future, I'll buy a Would you like to know what the diameter of an inlet and an outlet pipe is?

There is only one outlet and one inlet. The dimensions are 25 inches in diameter. In the first case, there is a. It measures 5 inches in width. The dimensions are 25 inches in diameter. In the first case, there is a. It measures 5 inches in width.

Could you please let me know what the size of the large oring included in the filter is? In the kit, I can get a lot of spare parts I don't need for $34 instead of replacing the original one I have. ?

The O ring on mine measures 12 inches in diameter and I believe it is the same one you have. Does this sound like a good option? It's also time for me to replace it. Do you wish to order a KIT? Where can I order one?

Does this need to be winterized in an area that gets below freezing temperatures?

When it starts getting cold, we don't use filters. The filter is removed, cleaned, and stored for the next season. The pump we run nearly all year so it doesn't freeze and the koi do fine. Our pond is about 4ft deep.

Selected User Reviews For TetraPond Bio-Active Pressure Filter for Clear and Healthy Ponds

This is a great filter because it is easy to maintain and has a long lifetime
5/5

I have had one in my pond for around 8 years, and I just bought another because I feel it may have reached the end of its life. It is easy to maintain and keeps We use the backwash feature, but after turning off the pump, we take the hose off so that the backwash (as you switch it on and off) doesn't cause too much dirt to build up in Take the hose out and run the backwash on and off a few times until you see that the ends are clean. Also, we normally make sure that we wash the whole filter about With hardware wire as the floor of the container, we made a giant container (a square of four by twos). It is a good idea to hose off the white pieces that filter the dirt after the dirt is dumped. The job is made so much easier with this tool. During maintenance, I only notice hoses if they leave the filter and go out back to the pond. I am afraid they may get caught if they do not stay tight. It is essential that the hoses are attached securely to the inlets and outlets, so I am looking for connectors. As long as it is not exposed directly to sun, the filter will last longer. I have the pump from Tetra as well and both of them work perfectly It has been a pleasure dealing with you. Despite my 7 koi fish being healthy and happy, they are still fighting for survival.

Bristol Booker
Bristol Booker
| Jul 15, 2021
I was not satisfied with the outcome! On July 18th, I bought this product and it started leaking from the very first day
3/5

It is leaking from the lid, and I have no way to fix it. It's easier to get fast service from the DMV than to try and get in touch with someone at My product fails to work even after operating it as prescribed, and I have no way to obtain a replacement without buying a new lid, which makes no sense since the product is supposed to function The lid shouldn't need to be replaced. Is there a TetraPond customer service number that I can call? My sincere thanks.

Gavin Nelson
Gavin Nelson
| May 28, 2021
You get the greatest bang for your buck
5/5

A terrific pond filter at an affordable price. I had looked at pond filters at my local hardware store, but all I saw were inexpensive The mechanical filters in our vehicles need to be cleaned every month, and I did not want to get messy each month looking for a dirty filter to clean out. My next step was to look into When I saw that even inexpensive models were more than $425, I was shocked! It was then that I found out about TetraPond. Reviewers seemed to be satisfied with their findings. The person who installed my pond said that he was familiar with this model and had good success with it. My first step was to jump My only regret is not doing it sooner. About three weeks into using the filter, the flow is still strong and the water is clear after a period of dirtying. As the flow slows, I'll do a quick backwash to avoid touching any of the gunk on the pipe. One point to keep in mind is that the fittings are meant for relatively Trim 2 1/4 inches from each end, and 1 1/2 inches from each end. In order to get my tubing to fit, I had to get some reduction fittings. We have not experienced any performance issues because of it Be aware that if you're using a tube with a diameter of 1" or less you will have some trouble connecting.

Brooklynn Guthrie
Brooklynn Guthrie
| Oct 31, 2020
I urge you not to purchase
3/5

Like this kind of post, I am not fond of leaving them. As a result, this unit is no longer offered, and no parts have been made available. There is a break on the sides of the clip holders. In cases where you need a new gasket for the lid, the price is $40. I think Tetra should be ashamed of themselves for what they have done. It is not advised to purchase this product.

Noemi Bridges
Noemi Bridges
| Jun 12, 2021
You can never rely on Tetra filters to be leak-proof
3/5

Buying this filter in June 2018 was a great buy for us. Winterizing it by taking it inside, we reinstalled the filter this season in May and it has done nothing but leak at the connectors since then. Our team dismantled it and discovered that it contained a U-tube These washers are cracked and need to be replaced at the end of the discharge and intake tubing connected to the pump, but they are not available anywhere! Just over a year ago, we purchased this property, and we are furious about Despite the cost and the fact that we have not even had it in service for a year, we spent more than $200 on it.

Summer Murray
Summer Murray
| Nov 25, 2020
The installer was very easy to use and the software works well
5/5

Over the past 25 years, we have been devoted koi enthusiasts. In NYC, we lost three large koi and two large channel cats due to a tough summer (record heat and a circuit failure that extinguished our pump while we were away on vacation). As the maintenance of the pond had become a bit much, we were unsure if it was worth it to keep it. The pond was not cleaned because we left it unattended Ponds are netted and have an abundance of leaves that sink to the bottom of the pond during the fall.
*c>This spring, we had the worst string algae problem ever. When we had decided to get the pond back to its former state, we got started on cleaning it up. After some time, our old Tetra bio filter couldn't keep up, so we upgraded to the pressure filter, using our Tetra UV clarifier on a separate line. Using the installation instructions was very straightforward, and it was easy to install. The number 1 was what I used. They were attached with hose clamps as directed to 5" tube (also Tetra). I caught most of the string algae I removed from the aquarium using the pump's filter after I disrupted it physically a few days earlier. It looks great now that the pond has been restored. Despite my suspicions that there wouldn't be a lot of junk in there, I decided to use the backwash feature anyway. The foam pads cleaned well, and it was certainly easier than cleaning two foam pads each As promised, another great Tetra product was delivered by Amazon Prime in a timely manner.

Ephraim FitzGerald
Ephraim FitzGerald
| Jun 28, 2021
Having been unable to find repair parts for the existing filter, I bought this filter at a very good price
5/5

I replaced it with this one because it's EXACTLY the same as my old one. If you're planning on using parts like o-ray, be aware that Tetra does not support it We just had to buy a new filter, instead of buying replacements for the rings, etc.

Scout Horn
Scout Horn
| Sep 03, 2020
In addition to this, I have purchased two more in the past year
3/5

Since I bought my first one 12 years ago, I have acquired three more. This is a great product, but I only give it a 3 They deserve a five-star rating because I believe they should last for a longer period of time for their price. Each time I have had a backflush, there has been one return tube that has been too flimsy and has been the cause of the breakdown. Unfortunately, there seems to be no way to repair this item. It's a good idea for any new user to backflush every other week at least.

Cassandra McDowell
Cassandra McDowell
| Jun 28, 2021

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