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A UV-C device protects swimmers from pathogens such as fungi, viruses and bacteria. It renders harmless certain microorganisms that chlorine does not kill. To ensure the disinfecting effect of the device, it is important to replace the UV-C lamp in a timely manner. When that is, we explain to you in this blog. In addition, we provide 2 practical tips to avoid late lamp replacement.
Lifespan versus disinfecting ability
UV-C technology uses radiation to break down the chemical compounds in microorganisms, preventing them from multiplying. A UV-C lamp has an effective life of an average of 9,000 hours. An amalgam UV-C lamp has a longer lifespan; it lasts an average of 13,000 hours. Although the lamp continues to burn after this number of hours, the strength of the radiation decreases and thus the disinfecting power. It is therefore important to replace a UV-C lamp on time.
So you are always on time with the replacement of the UV-C lamp
The effective 9,000 burning hours corresponds to approximately one year. Therefore, to guarantee safe and healthy swimming water, we recommend replacing a UV-C lamp every year. To prevent you from forgetting, we have 2 handy tips.
Tip 1: Replace the UV-C lamp every year around the same time
This is usually done in the spring so you can enjoy clean, healthy swimming water all summer long. Choose a set time and create an annual reminder in your digital calendar.
Tip 2: Use a lifetime indicator
Some UV-C units from AquaForte are equipped with an integrated LED timer that accurately tracks the life of the lamp. So you know exactly when to replace the UV-C lamp! The color of the LED timer indicates the status of the lamp. Green: the lamp is working optimally. Blinking green: the lamp life is nearing its end. Red: the effective life of the lamp has been reached. An activated indicator turns red after about 12 months: the signal to replace the lamp.
With these practical tips, you can carefree enjoy healthy and safe swimming water. Check out the wide range of UV-C products on our website!
To fully enjoy your (swimming) pond, it is important that your pond is in top condition. In this blog, we explain why adding pond bacteria is a must to keep your pond in top shape all year round.
Why adding pond bacteria?
A nitrogen cycle takes place in every ecosystem, releasing ammonia and nitrite; substances that are very harmful to your fish. A properly functioning filter converts these harmful substances into non-harmful substances. Only in new ponds and filter systems ammonia and nitrite are temporarily a problem until the water and filter have matured. By adding special bacteria, you ensure that the filter matures faster.
Mainly other substances such as proteins, oils, fats, feces and dead plant and food residues have a negative effect on the water quality of your pond. These substances are not broken down by the filter by default. To keep your pond clean and clear, it is therefore important to add additional pond bacteria. These beneficial bacteria break down organic debris and maintain the biological balance so that your pond is constantly in top condition.
When do you add pond bacteria?
You can boost your pond water by temporarily adding bacteria. For example during the start-up of your pond in spring or when opening a new pond. But you will really do your pond a favor by adding pond bacteria monthly. This way you follow the natural cycles in the water and keep the bacteria in your pond at a sustainable level throughout the year!
A top pond all year round with Microbe-Lift
The Microbe-Lift line from AquaForte is the solution for your pond. For each phase and season AquaForte Microbe-Lift has created unique products. Especially for starting up ponds in the spring and new ponds there is Microbe-Lift Filter Start. For a rapid and natural breakdown of bottom silt there is Microbe-Lift Sludge Away. During spring and summer, Microbe-Lift Clean & Clear keeps your pond water clear and healthy. And during the colder fall and winter months, Microbe-Lift Autumn Winter Prep ensures ideal pond condition. In short, with the special bacteria line of AquaForte Microbe-Lift, your pond is at its best all year round!
Pond bacteria for the best balance
Pond bacteria are essential for the natural balance in your pond. The various bacteria cultures help with pond maintenance and improve water quality. With AquaForte products, your pond is always in top condition!
Do you want to take full advantage of the heat pump in your pool or swimming pond? Then it is important that you choose a pump that is suitable for the conditions in which you are going to use it. In this blog we will tell you which aspects are important.
The volume of water
Of course, the volume of the pool or swimming pond is important when choosing a heat pump. The power of the pump must match the size of the pool. So before you can choose the right pump, you need to know the volume. The volume in m³ for a rectangular pool can be calculated by applying the following formula: length x width x depth (water level). To heat 4m³ of water 1kW of heat is needed. The minimum heating capacity of a heat pump for your pool can be easily calculated by dividing the volume in m³ of your pool or swimming pond by 4.
Seasons
When you use the pool or swimming pond only in the summer you will hardly need any heating. The sun and ambient temperature will naturally heat the water. Would you like to enjoy your pool in the spring or autumn? Then a heat pump is a necessity to achieve a pleasant water temperature. Most pool heat pumps work optimally from May to September.
If you also want to enjoy your outdoor pool in the winter, you need a special heat pump. The AquaForte Mr. Perfect is able to maintain the water at the set temperature in winter to -15 ° C and in summer to 43 ° C. This allows you to enjoy the pool for four seasons.
Environmental factors
It’s not just the temperature that matters. Humidity, wind chill and temperature changes can also affect the requirements for a heat pump. For example, if you live in a dry area with strong wind speeds and low nighttime temperatures, it is best to choose a larger pool heat pump.
Degree of use
Do you use your pool regularly? Then it is probably most efficient to maintain the set water temperature continuously. For occasional use you can choose to turn on the heat pump only for use. After use, turn the pump off again. When the water needs to be heated from cold to hot, it consumes a lot of electricity. The degree to which the temperature of the water needs to rise is also an important parameter. If you want a greater rise, you will need a larger pool heat pump as it will make the water temperature rise faster than a smaller one.
A smaller pump by cover
From the outer layer of pool water, most of the heat evaporates. A pool cover ensures that the heat is retained, allowing you to use a smaller pump.
A complete overview of our heat pumps for swimming ponds and pools can be found here.
Oxygen is essential for all living organisms in your pond. It is important to maintain oxygen levels to prevent fish mortality and algae growth. Any pond can experience an oxygen deficiency. Especially now that spring is in full swing and temperatures are rising again, the chance of an oxygen deficiency is greater.
Recognize an oxygen deficiency
The behavior of your fish is a good indicator of oxygen levels. Do you see your fish gasping for air at the water surface? Are they crowding each other in oxygen-rich areas such as the outlet of a waterfall? Are they moving slowly? Then there is a very good chance that the oxygen level in your pond is too low and your fish are at risk.
Are you still unsure about the oxygen level? With the help of a digital oxygen meter you can accurately measure the content. Fish need an oxygen content of at least 4 to 5 mg/L to survive.
Causes of oxygen deficiency
Most ponds are stocked with oxygen plants. The oxygen that these water plants produce is absorbed into your pond. Unfortunately, this is not always enough to provide your pond water with enough oxygen and an oxygen deficiency is lurking. An oxygen deficiency can have several causes.
High water temperature
The higher the water temperature, the less oxygen the water contains. This is particularly problematic in the spring and summer. As a result, extra measures are sometimes necessary in warm periods.
Pollution
Organic material such as leaves or uneaten fish food cause pollution in the pond. Fortunately, your pond is full of good bacteria that clean up the dirt. During this process, however, these bacteria consume a lot of oxygen. If you have a lot of dirt in your pond, a lot of oxygen is also being extracted from the water.
Shortage of aquatic plants
Aquatic plants or oxygen plants produce oxygen and release the oxygen directly into the water. More aquatic plants in your pond therefore provide more oxygen. If you have too few water plants in your pond, this can cause a shortage of oxygen in the pond water.
Stagnant water
Stagnant pond water contains less oxygen than moving water. Water that is in motion, for example by a waterfall, rain or wind, absorbs more oxygen. Especially during warm periods, it is essential to keep the water moving.
Nighttime activity
Plants and algae take up oxygen from the water at night and gradually give it back during the day. In the morning there is therefore less oxygen.
More oxygen in your pond
What can you do yourself to prevent your pond from running out of oxygen? First of all it is important to minimize pollution. Do not overfeed fish and remove fallen leaves from the pond. Also, make sure your pond has enough aquatic plants. But most importantly, keep the water moving. Water in motion absorbs more oxygen at the surface compared to still water.
Fountain
To keep the water moving you can place a watercourse, waterfall or fountain. This allows oxygen from the air to enter the pond. But of course this is quite an investment and may not fit with the design of your pond at all.
Ensure aeration
The most simple and effective solution is to use an oxygen pump. An oxygen pump or air pump not only moves the top layer of water, but also deeper water layers. This continuously maintains the oxygen level in all layers of your pond. The aeration pumps from AquaForte are quiet and low in power consumption, so you can run 24 hours a day, even during your vacation.
Quick solution needed?
Do you have an air pump or fountain but an acute shortage of oxygen? You can always throw buckets of water into the pond yourself or use a garden hose to spray water into your pond for some extra oxygen.
When temperatures drop, fish become less active. During this rest period we do not want to disturb the fish. Therefore, it is important to perform maintenance on your pond in September or October.
Step-by-step plan
Your pond needs a little help to get through the winter properly. With proper preparation in the fall, you can enjoy a beautiful healthy pond again in the spring. With the steps below you can make your pond winter-ready in no time.
Step 1: Clean the pond
Fall is traditionally the time when leaves fall from aquatic plants and trees and end up in the pond, sinking to the bottom and rotting. Plant debris and leaves are a food source for algae. It also creates more waste products in the pond, which makes plants grow less well. So it is important to manually remove organic material from your pond.
Because you cannot remove everything, a layer of sludge often forms on the bottom anyway. A soil vacuum cleaner or robot is an ideal solution for removing excess waste that has ended up at the bottom of the (swimming) pond. This gives leaves no chance to rot and dangerous gases. Also, the walls of your swimming pond remain free of dirt, which ensures more swimming enjoyment.
Step 2: Check the water values
To keep all fish, other living creatures and plants in the pond healthy, it is a must to regularly measure the water quality of your pond. It is important that the values are in order before your pond goes into the winter. This will make it easier to start up the pond again in the spring.
Water quality is determined by a number of different water values. Because a garden pond is home to more diverse fish and other living things than in the wild, a helping hand is needed to achieve a healthy balance. If you do not, algae growth will occur, your fish will get sick or aquatic plants will not grow sufficiently.
A pond in the autumn and winter period does not need much maintenance, but it is important to keep your pond water in balance. By applying AquaForte Microbe-Lift Autumn Winter Prep strengthens the natural bacterial economy in your pond. This gives your pond in the autumn and winter period already a head start on a healthy pond balance in the spring.
Step 3: Think about your fish
Fish become less active in winter. They consume less energy and will therefore eat less. They need different food with a different energy value. In winter you can feed your fish with AquaForte Wheatgerm, floating koi food specially designed for low temperatures.
When the water temperature drops below 5°C, the health of koi carp is at risk. Therefore, it is advisable to install a pond heater in the winter.
Step 4: Technical work
A pond pump is not necessary during the winter and you can remove it from the water, for example, to give a maintenance service. If you do this also clean the filter well immediately and restart it in the spring. It is best to run an adjustable speed pump on a low setting to also keep the filter active. After all, bacteria that are important for water quality have nestled in the filter. A shame to lose them! At low temperatures, algae do not develop quickly and a UV-C lamp has no effect. To save energy, however, you can turn off the UV lamp in winter.
Step 5: Beware of freezing
When your pond freezes over there is little oxygen in the water. If the frost lasts for days, the health of your fish will be endangered. To ensure that your fish get enough oxygen at all times, you can use an ice-free holder (possibly with heating element) in combination with an aeration pump. When you use an aeration pump, it not only moves the upper layer of the water, but also deeper water layers. Thus, the oxygen level in all layers of your pond is continuously maintained, even during a period of severe frost.
A pond with crystal clear water? You can only achieve this with the right pond filter. Whether you have an ornamental pond, koi pond or swimming pond, the water must be optimally filtered and purified. If waste products are not sufficiently removed from the water, unhealthy, green and turbid water is created. In this blog we tell you what to consider when choosing a pond filter.
Which filter is suitable for your pond?
A pond filter is therefore indispensable. Which filter is suitable for your pond depends on a number of factors. First, the size of the pond is important. Larger ponds have a larger filter needed. Secondly, the more fish in the pond, the larger the filter must be. In addition, purifying plants can relieve the filter by taking over part of the water purification. Finally, the location of the pond is important. If a pond is located in full sunlight, there is a greater chance of algae formation and you will need a larger filter.
Mechanical and biological filtration
A pond pump transports pond water to the pond filter. In the pond filter, the water is cleaned. Many pond filters are equipped with both a mechanical and biological filter. Through mechanical filtration, the coarser, suspended waste is filtered from the water. Biological filtration takes place in the other part of the filter. Here useful bacteria convert waste from the pond into harmless substances.
Filter systems for ponds up to 15 m³
Most ornamental and garden ponds are no larger than 15 m³. For these ponds, chamber filters or pressure filters are best suited.
Chamber filters
Chamber filters have been popular in the pond world for many years. The pond water is led through several chambers containing different filter materials, such as filter brushes, filter mats and foam packages. The water is thus filtered in a mechanical and biological way.
Pressure filters
For the smaller garden ponds (up to 15,000 liters) with few fish, pressure filters are a suitable solution. One advantage of pressure filters is that they are very easy to maintain. By the pressure filter completely to dig it beautiful out of sight are placed. To prevent your pond water turns green AquaForte pressure filters are equipped with a UV-C lamp.
Filter systems for larger ponds
In larger ponds generally falls more leaves and other organic material. Then the use of a pre-filter is necessary. This filter ensures that coarse dirt is removed from the water and the biological pond filter is not clogged. A pre-filter works mechanically and is placed directly in front of the biological filter.
Sieve Filters
In a sieve filter, the water from the pond is passed over a curved sieve. The sieve consists of hundreds of triangular rods. The rods are slightly tilted so that the coarser dirt remains on the sieve and the “sieved” water falls through. The sieved water is then directed to the main filter.
Drum Filters
Drum filters are fully automatic pre-filters. The water enters the drum filter through the inlet chamber, after which it enters a drum-shaped sieve. The drum is equipped with a 60 micron stainless steel filter mesh, which means that dirt particles larger than 0.06 mm cannot pass through the mesh.
Biological main filter
After the pre-filter has filtered the coarser waste from the pond water, the water enters the main filter. Bead filters are the most compact and effective main filters. A bead filter is a closed pressure vessel filled with thousands of plastic beads. These beads are very close together and form a layer through which the water is forced under pressure from a pump. Besides this mechanical filtration, biological filtration also takes place in a bead filter. Useful bacteria attach themselves to the beads and break down harmful substances such as ammonium, nitrite and nitrate. Bead filters are not only suitable for ornamental or koi ponds but also indispensable in swimming ponds.
All-in-one solution
Would you prefer a compact, complete filter system, which is also easy to install? Then choose the AquaForte Plug & Play filter systems. The ideal solution for compact (swimming) pond filtration!
The summer season is upon us! Vacations are being planned and booked. You can take a pet with you or bring it to a guesthouse. But what happens to your pond during your absence? With the help of the following tips you can go on vacation with peace of mind.
1. Check the water values
Before you leave for your destination we recommend that you check the water values one last time. This is done in a jiffy by using test strips, drop tests or electronic measuring devices.
Have you measured all the values? Perhaps your pond is in tip-top shape. But you probably still need to work on restoring the natural balance in your pond. Correcting the values is easy by adding water treatment and water improvement products to your pond water. That way you can be sure that the aquatic life will be in top condition when you leave.
2. Consider purchasing a dosing pump
Do you also want to be sure that the water life remains in top condition during your vacation? Then you should periodically add water conditioners and bacteria to your pond water. The easy-to-program AquaForte Dosatech Dosing Pump can automatically add liquid maintenance products to your pond up to 24 times a day. The result: a clear pond while you enjoy your vacation!
3. Maintain the filter before you leave
Just as you give the filter a thorough cleaning in the spring, we also recommend doing this shortly before your departure. It is important that the filter system continues to run during your absence. This ensures that your pond remains clear and clean. With proper maintenance you can prevent the filter to stand still during your vacation with all its consequences.
4. Purchase an automatic feeder
Fish need regular feed to survive. You can fully automate the dispensing of fish food by purchasing an AquaForte automatic feeder. This will ensure that your fish get the right amount of food every day during your absence.
An automatic feeder is not just a must have during your vacation. Fish often get too much food, which in turn has a negative impact on water quality. Once you have measured the amount correctly, the food dispenser will ensure that you consistently give out the right amount of fish food at the right times.
5. Protect your pond from herons and cats
Your fish are fed on time, the filter works properly and the water quality is corrected. You are enjoying your vacation. Upon returning, however, you find that your pond has been fished out by a hungry heron or cat.
Fortunately, this can also be prevented. Through an (automatic) heron and cat scarecrow, such as the AquaForte GardenSniper, prevents the robbing of the pond and you can still go on vacation with peace of mind.
6. Ask if someone maintains the pond during your absence
If you know someone who understands ponds and is willing to maintain your pond during your vacation, then that’s a great solution. Koi ponds in particular require quite a bit of maintenance during the summer period. It is therefore advisable to properly instruct the person in advance and still make use of the above-mentioned automation solutions.
It happens to almost every (swimming) pond owner: the pond water turns green. A clear pond looks naturally much nicer and aquatic plants grow better in clear water. Moreover, swimming in green water is not as attractive. In this blog you can read why pond water turns green and how you can remedy and prevent this.
The cause of green water
Green and turbid water in your pond is caused by floating and filamentous algae. Floating algae give a green glow to the pond water, making the water no longer clear. Thread algae, as the name implies, are thread-like algae that can grow on the pond edge, planting baskets and between aquatic plants. Often, thread algae is compared to weeds in the garden. It doesn’t look pretty and thread algae quickly gets the upper hand in the pond. It is therefore important to combat them at an early stage.
How do these algae get into your pond?
Algae need two things to grow: sunlight and nutrition. When the pond is largely in the sun, the concentration of algae becomes higher. In addition, the combination of too few (working) aquatic plants and a high fish population increases the likelihood of floating algae. It is also possible that the filter system is not functioning (properly), that the water contains too many nutrients or that the water has recently been changed and is not yet balanced.
Combating algae
Combating floating algae with a UV-C unit
Floating algae can be easily controlled with the help of a UV-C unit. First of all, a properly functioning pond pump and filter system is required. The pond pump pumps the pond water through the UV-C unit, where it comes into contact with UV-C radiation. Bacteria, viruses and algae can no longer multiply, die and disappear from the water. The result is a clear and healthy pond without the need to add chemicals. A UV-C unit is therefore indispensable in every (swimming) pond.
Phosphate level too high
An excessively high phosphate content is the main cause of string algae in the pond. By using phosphate removers such as AquaForte Phospat or Phosfree the phosphate value below 0.035mg / l can be brought and kept. With a proper low phosphate value algae have no chance to grow.
Filamentous algae require an active approach
To combat filamentous algae, however, more is needed than just a correct phosphate value. Thread algae must be removed manually with a thread algae brush.
AquaForte water treatment agents, such as Alg-Stop Bio, are one way to make string algae disappear faster. Alg Stop Bio supports the dirt-degrading bacteria in reducing excess nutrients in the water.
In addition, adding extra oxygen is one way to make algae disappear. The use of an active oxygen preparation such as AquaForte Oxypond affects the cell structure of algae making them smaller or completely disappear.
Bottom sludge
Especially windblown leaves and uneaten fish food eventually create a thick muddy layer on the bottom of the pond. The oxygen plants can not absorb all these nutrients and bottom silt is thus a food source for algae. By adding AquaForte Microbe-Lift Sludge Away to your pond water, the sludge disappears from the bottom and the water becomes clear again.
Preventing green water: six tips
1. Check and restore the water values
In addition to a correct phosphate value, the other water values must also be in balance. When one or more water values are out of balance, algae have free rein to grow. By regularly checking the water values and adding water treatment and water improvement products to the pond water you ensure the right biological balance in your pond. In this blog you can read all about the optimal water values.
2. Provide shade
Sunlight ensures that oxygen plants continue to work and other pond plants grow. However, too much sunlight above the pond is also an important cause of promoting algae growth. It is therefore important to also create shade above your pond. This can be done by placing a shade cloth or parasol on sunny days, but also by placing water lilies. The floating leaves of water lilies provide shade.
3. Remove organic material
Plant debris and leaves are a food source for algae. It also creates more waste products in the pond. So it is important to manually remove organic material from your pond.
4. Don’t overfeed fish
Leftover food disturbs the biological balance and is also food for algae. A good rule of thumb is that fish should eat the fish food within 5 minutes. Anything left in the pond after that time is too much.
5. Make sure there are not too many fish in the pond
When you have too many fish in your pond it will disturb the biological balance. Especially when the fish get too much food, as described above, more waste than the bacteria can process. This can cause you to suffer from floating algae and the water becomes cloudy.
6. Proper equipment
Creating a biological balance in completely stagnant water is a hopeless task. A properly functioning pond pump is therefore indispensable. Choosing the right filter system can prevent a cloudy pond. As we wrote above, in order to prevent algae growth, a UV-C device is certainly not lacking.
Would you like to enjoy your pond throughout the year? To keep all the fish, other living creatures and plants in the pond healthy it is a must to regularly measure the water quality of your pond. Water quality is determined by a number of different water values: acidity (pH), carbonate hardness (kH), joint hardness (gH), ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. In this blog you will read all about the ideal water values for your pond.
Why is measuring water values so important?
You probably already use a pump, filter and UV-C device to prevent your pond water from turning green. However, checking the water quality should not be forgotten when maintaining your pond. Because a garden pond is home to more diverse fish and other living creatures than in the wild, a helping hand is needed to achieve a healthy balance. If you don’t, algae growth will occur, your fish will get sick or aquatic plants will not grow sufficiently.
Regularly measure for optimal conditions
We recommend regularly, preferably weekly, measuring the water quality. In certain situations extra control is necessary, for example when you have many fish or if you notice that the pond water is not balanced. Water values can easily change, for example due to refilling with tap water, changing weather conditions, fish excrement and leaves that have ended up in the pond. It is better to check too much once than too little. You measure the water values using test strips, drip tests or electronic measuring devices. That sounds like a lot of work! Yet this is not bad, with the Aquaforte test strips you within a minute view of the water quality of your pond.
The optimum values for your pond
What are the main values that you should check and what numbers belong? We have listed them here for you. Want to know more about the values, please read on.
pH: 6,5 – 8,5
KH: 6° – 10° dH
GH: 8° – 12° dH
Ammonia: 0 mg/l
Nitrite: 0 mg/l
Nitrate: <30 mg/l
Phosphate: <0,03 mg/l
Acidity (pH): 6,5 – 8,5
This value affects the well-being of your plants and fish. The value should be between 6.5 and 8.5.
Carbonate hardness (KH): 6-10° dH
Carbonate hardness (KH) is also known as temporary hardness. KH serves as a buffer of pH; the KH stabilizes the pH, so to speak. Nitrifying bacteria consume KH when converting ammonia into nitrite and nitrate (1 part ammonia costs 7 parts KH). When the KH falls below 3° dH, the nitrification process stops.
Total/joint hardness (GH): 8-12° dH
The combined hardness of the water is determined by calcium and magnesium. For the growth of aquatic plants, it is very important that the GH is not lower than 8° dH.
Ammonia/Ammonium: 0 mg/l
Fish secretions and organic matter decomposition cause ammonium to enter pond water. If the pH value is too high, ammonium is converted to ammonia, which is toxic and causes health problems in pond life. Therefore, this value should be 0. Ammonia is already harmful at 0.1 mg/l. Bacteria convert ammonium to nitrite.
Nitrite: 0 mg/l
Nitrite results from the decomposition of ammonium. Nitrite is less toxic than ammonium, but can also cause health problems in the pond. The nitrite value in the pond should therefore also be 0. Bacteria convert nitrite into nitrate.
Nitrate: < 30 mg/l
Nitrate is not toxic, but it is considered an undesirable substance in the pond. Up to 100 mg/l, it is harmless, but it is a food source for algae and inhibits the growth of small fish. In addition, it increases stress in fish. Bacteria convert nitrate into nitrogen gas (N2).
Phosphate: < 0.03 mg/l
Less important for fish ponds, since floating algae are treated with UV-C and filamentous algae are often controlled with pesticides. For ornamental ponds/swimming ponds, phosphate levels are preferably below 0.03 mg/l to control algae growth.
Correcting the values
Have you measured all the values? Perhaps your pond is in tip-top shape and no action is required. However, there is a good chance that you need to work on restoring the natural balance in your pond. You now know which values need to be corrected. Correcting is easily done by adding water treatment and water improvement products to your pond water. This way you keep the aquatic life in top condition and enjoy your pond all year round.
Here you can read more about maintaining your pond.
Do you have a pond that is kept clean by a filter? Or would you like a rustic watercourse, waterfall or fountain in your pond create? Then you need a good pond pump. AquaForte’s extensive range of energy-efficient pond pumps offers a solution for every application. In this blog we take you into the underwater world of the pond pump.
Why a pond pump?
Pond pumps, like pond filters, are indispensable for clean, clear and healthy water. Thus, a pond pump pumps dirty water to the filter and the UV-C device and clean water back to the pond. This water circulation also improves the absorption of oxygen from the environment. But for the creation of water features such as waterfalls, streams and fountains, you need a pond pump. AquaForte has the ideal pond pump for every purpose. From adjustable and non-adjustable pond pumps to high flow and swimming pond pumps.
Energy efficient pond pumps
All AquaForte pond pumps are energy efficient thanks to sustainable and innovative techniques. Our range of pond pumps is divided into four categories:
Adjustable pond pumps
For an effective flow of pond water
Non-adjustable pond pumps
Pond pumps with stable water circulation
Swim pond pumps
Waterproof pond pumps specially for swimming ponds
High flow pond pumps
Large-capacity pond pumps especially for koi ponds and fish farms
Adjustable pond pump: variable and economical
With an adjustable pond pump – the word says it all – you control the speed of your pump yourself. Thus you can easily adjust the power of your pond pump to the season and thus reduce consumption in winter. By choosing a variable speed pond pump you gain effectiveness and save energy. An advantageous and progressive choice!
Select and buy the right pond pump
Our dealers will gladly help you find the right pond pump for your (swimming) pond. They pay attention to various aspects such as the purpose of the pond pump, energy consumption, noise, head and capacity (the number of meters high and the number of liters per hour that a pump can pump). Of course, the AquaForte dealer also takes your specific needs into account. Will you go for a freestanding and easy to maintain dry mount of the pond pump? Or do you opt for a wet setup where the pond pump disappears from view under the water surface?
Expert advice from our AquaForte dealers
With all these questions you can contact our specialists. They will help you in the purchase of a pond pump. For reliable and expert advice tailored to your needs, please visit the local AquaForte dealer in your area.
