A reliable pond pump is the heart of a healthy aquatic environment. It works to circulate water, aerate the pond for your fish and plants, and drive water through your filtration system. For a clean and healthy pond, a reliable pond pump system is essential. Our extensive selection of pond pumps includes everything from small fountain pumps to powerful pond filtration pumps. If you're looking for a comprehensive solution, a pond pump filter combination offers a straightforward and effective way to get started. Whether you need a new pump for fish pond maintenance or a pond filter and pump kit for a new build, we have the right products from leading brands to ensure your pond thrives.

Pond pumps are essential for keeping your pond clean and healthy by aerating and circulating water, which hugely benefits fish by improving their environment. Various types of fish pond pumps, such as solar, fountain, water feature, and filter pumps, are available at Pond Planet.

What are the pond pump types?

There are four main types of pond pumps that you can install in your pond:

  • Filter pumps - Filter pumps are powerful and best suited for supplying pond filters and waterfalls.
  • Fountain pond pumps - This type is perfect for unlocking your creative side and creating a stylish fountain display.
  • Water feature pumps - Ideal for replacing faulty pond pumps or creating an outstanding water design feature.
  • Solar pond pumps - These pumps don’t require an electrical connection and have zero running costs while providing instant results.

What size pump should I use for my pond?

A general rule of thumb is that your fish pond pump should have a flow rate equivalent to the volume of your pond. For the healthiest and cleanest pond water, your pump should have a turnover rate of one to three times per hour. You can find out more about what size pond pump do I need from our guide.

How many hours a day should I run my pond pump?

Leaving your pond pump running 24/7 is recommended if you have fish, as this prevents them from freezing to death in winter. You can learn more keeping your pond pump on during winter from our guide. However, high ammonia levels, which are very toxic to fish, can occur if you turn off your pump. Pond water pumps should have a turnover rate, where the entire volume of pond water passes through the pump, of approximately one to three times per hour for the best water quality.

Do pond pumps use a lot of electricity?

The amount of electricity your external pond pump uses depends on various factors, such as the pump’s flow rate and the size of your pond. If you have fish, you must keep your pond pump running all year round. On the other hand, keeping your pond water pump running isn’t required if you don’t have fish, which enables you to save on electricity.

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