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Pressurized Models offer the greatest installation versatility as they can be buried and installed above or below desired outlet levels, i.e. at the bottom of a waterfall. Fish Mate pressurized models feature a unique slim-line lid making the units inconspicuous when buried. A variety of models are available featuring Powerclenz - the patented automatic cleaning system whic enables the filter to be cleaned a the twist of a knob.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
It took me about 6 months to actually get around to installing this in our pond, mostly because I was redoing the waterfall but I'm also quite lazy.
Previously I had tried using a 200 gallon gravity filter, media filtration, and a skimmer/pump combo. In all cases there was little improvement on algae blossoms, mosquito larvae, and water quality. After talking to a local shop, I sought out this specific filter because they had a lot of success with a showcase koi pond located behind the store.
After reading the relatively detailed instructions and following the advice of pond enthusiasts, installation took about 4 hours due to the rocky soil (it doesn't have to be in the soil but can sit flush). Since filtration efforts had been miserable failures prior to this, my hopes were high but my expectations sat far lower, so I plugged it in and went about my business.
Two weeks to the day, my pond is clear enough to make out fine details along the bottom; including areas where green frogs have burrowed into the muck. Not only is the pond clear enough to make out fine details, I finally discovered where a slow leak was coming from (liner is sinking). As a final reward, of sorts anyway, there was also a revelation in finding two long forgotten lawn ornaments, a bunch of toys tossed in long ago by my daughter or her friends, and the skeletal remains of a cat.
I will have to wait until spring and summer to see how well the UV works on controlling algae at peak levels of sunshine and mosquito larvae but with the rapid development of clarity I am feeling confident that we'll be able to maintain good water quality. Highly recommend this filter!
Previously I had tried using a 200 gallon gravity filter, media filtration, and a skimmer/pump combo. In all cases there was little improvement on algae blossoms, mosquito larvae, and water quality. After talking to a local shop, I sought out this specific filter because they had a lot of success with a showcase koi pond located behind the store.
After reading the relatively detailed instructions and following the advice of pond enthusiasts, installation took about 4 hours due to the rocky soil (it doesn't have to be in the soil but can sit flush). Since filtration efforts had been miserable failures prior to this, my hopes were high but my expectations sat far lower, so I plugged it in and went about my business.
Two weeks to the day, my pond is clear enough to make out fine details along the bottom; including areas where green frogs have burrowed into the muck. Not only is the pond clear enough to make out fine details, I finally discovered where a slow leak was coming from (liner is sinking). As a final reward, of sorts anyway, there was also a revelation in finding two long forgotten lawn ornaments, a bunch of toys tossed in long ago by my daughter or her friends, and the skeletal remains of a cat.
I will have to wait until spring and summer to see how well the UV works on controlling algae at peak levels of sunshine and mosquito larvae but with the rapid development of clarity I am feeling confident that we'll be able to maintain good water quality. Highly recommend this filter!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Look, a person can go broke by owning a pond with all the chemicals and media filtration and more chemicals. All the pond places recommend these expensive "mercedes benz" units (that cost $1000 more than this fishmate) to do the job of this fishmate. I have learned to get the advice of other water gardeners on Daves Garden and quite a few of them were already using this and highly recommended it! Some of these people owned other units prior that cost A LOT more but weren't as easy to clean.
I bought this Fishmate because I was having a lot of health problems with my koi. I have an extensive waterfall filtration system and a turnover rate in my 2000 gallon pond of 2.5 times an hour yet my fish were always sick with something or another. I was also struggling with suspended algae. The UV light cleared the water within 24 hours. My pond wasn't as dirty as the other reviewer with the toys and dead cat in his pond... (?) but it wasn't crystal clear like it is now. Also, I am happy to say the fish are healthier!!!
It took me about 35 minutes to assemble it. That is only because I had to measure tubes and trim them and read the instructions. It really was a no brainer! If I had to set one up now after doing the first it would probably take me 10 minutes.
Another great tip I recvd from other water gardeners is to dig a hole in the ground and fit it with a large enough bucket or similar walled container with the bottom cut out. Place the Fishmate into the hole and landscape. I used a bucket and it works great! The reason for the bucket is to keep the walls of the ground from caving in on the canister. You can drain the muck our right into this bottomless muck pit.
BTW: I bought my Fishmate 3 months ago. Buy all the hoses and clips all at the same time and you can get it up and running ASAP.
I bought this Fishmate because I was having a lot of health problems with my koi. I have an extensive waterfall filtration system and a turnover rate in my 2000 gallon pond of 2.5 times an hour yet my fish were always sick with something or another. I was also struggling with suspended algae. The UV light cleared the water within 24 hours. My pond wasn't as dirty as the other reviewer with the toys and dead cat in his pond... (?) but it wasn't crystal clear like it is now. Also, I am happy to say the fish are healthier!!!
It took me about 35 minutes to assemble it. That is only because I had to measure tubes and trim them and read the instructions. It really was a no brainer! If I had to set one up now after doing the first it would probably take me 10 minutes.
Another great tip I recvd from other water gardeners is to dig a hole in the ground and fit it with a large enough bucket or similar walled container with the bottom cut out. Place the Fishmate into the hole and landscape. I used a bucket and it works great! The reason for the bucket is to keep the walls of the ground from caving in on the canister. You can drain the muck our right into this bottomless muck pit.
BTW: I bought my Fishmate 3 months ago. Buy all the hoses and clips all at the same time and you can get it up and running ASAP.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This device does keep the water clean. However, it is made of cheap, brittle plastic that is prone to failure. In one year, I've had three different "Tanks" which have all failed in various ways (a crack, another crack, and a complete 0-ring seal surface failure). The clean-out valve has also failed, resulting in most of the pond water being pumped out. The manufacturer has so far replaced the parts, but their customer support staff treats you like a criminal when you call, implying that you have done something wrong with the product. What is there to do wrong? It is backwashed every week. The pump can not supply enough pressure to exceed the rating of the device.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Awesome product
We have had one of these filters for about 6 yrs now. Our first one died last year and we were waiting till spring to replace it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Felicia A Smith
Poor Quality, Stay away from this company
This product may or may not work out of the box. Having had this for multiple years, I have had continual problems with this product from the beginning. Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. Anderson
Competent filter
After the newly-purchased lamp in my old Fishmate gravity filter unexpectedly died, I decided to give the Pressurized 3000 UV pond filter a try. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Diego A. Montiel
my fish are as happy as clams
i purchased this item three weeks ago. initially, the light didn't work and i called the seller. he promptly returned my call and said he would replace it. Read more
Published 20 months ago by victoria
1300 gallon backyard pond
I have had the Ani Mate 300UV filter for a month now. It was very easy to hook up since I had tubing already in place from a previous filter. Read more
Published 24 months ago by S. Phillips
good filter for small pond not 3000 gallons
the filter is made for small ponds with fish... the 3000 on the label is missleading .its only 3000 gallons if you have no fish..you do not need a filter if you dont have fish.. Read more
Published on April 28, 2010 by Jonathan Laubin
Works so well!
This filter is amazing. It cleared my black koi pond in a day.
And was easy to assemble.
And was easy to assemble.
Published on April 20, 2010 by Xing Li
but don't order from 'Sea Corals' in Clyde, NC
This filter is a replacement. The first one did a great job keeping my 2000 gal fishpond clean for several summers. Than came an unusualy hard freeze and it craked... Read more
Published on April 14, 2010 by homesteader
Best Filter ever
WE bought this with the fishmate 2500 pump for a 900 gal pond and it keeps the water sparkling. The perfect item!
Published on September 13, 2009 by p
Clear water!
For over a year I spent countless dollars on algae control products to clear my 3000 gallon koi pond. Read more
Published on June 21, 2009 by Koi Junkie
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