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[koi]

Anybody familiar with this brand of pump? Is this a good deal?

https://cheappumps.com/product_desc.php?prodid=319

[makatak123]

Are u looking for pumps that shoot out of the water or just normal water pumps??

[koi]

Normal pumps

[tcuduc]

the head on that pump is next to nothing. it loses 25% of its flow at 3 ft of head. you can do better and remember, you get what you pay for in most pond equipment. at least in my experience.

best,

[koi]

Duc you have a really nice pond i wish i could have one like yours but im on a budget. 300 dollars to spend on a pond isnt very much 200-250 for liner/pump alone. Then i still gotta pay for rocks, plants, fish, etc

[tcuduc]

try this pump. very reliable and a good price.

http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CDIQ8gIwAw#

good luck.

[tcuduc]

another option is to look in craigslist

lots of good deals on there, just have to be patient and find the right one.

also check out koi specific forums such as www.koishack.com www.koi-bito.com www.koiphen.com

for pond construction advice, buying equipment and such.

bito is for more advance hobbyiest, pretty serious over there about the koi

the other 2 are a little more easy going.

good luck.

[koi]

What size pump would be needed for A 10x4x3 pond for a waterfall. I also have a 500 gph pump i can use for circulating the bottom

[tcuduc]

What size pump would be needed for A 10x4x3 pond for a waterfall. I also have a 500 gph pump i can use for circulating the bottom

check out this very useful calculator: http://www.mystickoi.com/Pond-Volume-Calculator.html

remember you have to take into consideration the flow loss through any filter (25% to 50% depending on type). so plan accordingly.

[koi]

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-4000gph-Submersible-Pond-Pump-Amphibious-Water-Pump-/160461484362?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255c3ff14a#shId

[koi]

Im porbably going go with that pump so i can have a filter outside of the waterfall