Pondmaster PMK1250 Pond Filter with 250gph Pump and Bonus Fountain Head

by PondMaster

Product Features

• This Pondmaster Filtration System with Pump Fountain includes filter, bell style and adjustable fountain heads
• Filtering media acts as effective biological and mechanical filters
• The system can be used as the sole source of bio-mechanical filtration
• The pump uses just 24 watts of electricity and is equipped with an 18 foot power cord
• Provides an attractive fountain display in the pond
• In conjunction with an additonal external biological filter system in ponds with koi or heavier fish population
• Includes a magnetic drive 250 gallon per hour (gph) pump and a length of tubing to connect pump and filter
• Ponds up to 500 gallons with light fish population

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002ASXF2
• Item model number: DNR02212
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,918 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

This Pondmaster Filtration System with Pump Fountain includes filter, bell style and adjustable fountain heads, a magnetic drive 250 gallon per hour (gph) pump and a length of tubing to connect pump and filter. Filtering media acts as effective biological and mechanical filters. The system can be used as the sole source of bio-mechanical filtration in ponds up to 500 gallons with light fish population or in conjunction with an additonal external biological filter system in ponds with koi or heavier fish population. The pump uses just 24 watts of electricity and is equipped with an 18 foot power cord.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps on pumpin', November 16, 2006

By 

Geeky Grandma - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Pondmaster PMK1250 Pond Filter with 250gph Pump and Bonus Fountain Head (Toy)

We have 2 of these filter/pumps - one rated at 500 gph and one rated at 250 gph. We use the smaller one for the waterfall in our pond and the larger pump is used as an aerator, water cleaner, etc. They come with 2 sections of tubing for extra height should it be needed and 2 fountain heads. We run the larger pump without a head on it for maximum flow.

One minor problem is that if you don't weight the thing down, it will eventually float. That problem is solved (as per the instructions) by taking the filter section apart and putting in some small stones. We used some flat stones in each of the 4 corners of the filter box and have not had a problem.

The filter box is easy to unhook from the pump and the filter media are easy to clean out and are reusable. We just hose the filters off. You can leave the pump in the water while you're working on the filter box. When you unhook the filter box from the pump, be sure to unplug the pump. That way there's no problem with fish getting sucked into the intake. We've never even had a close call, but if you have small fish and they get too close to the intake, they might get sucked in.

We run these filter/pumps 24/7 and plan to run the larger one all winter.

UPDATE: June 18, 2009 - see my review on a smaller version of this pump Pondmaster 02215 500 GPH Pond Pump. We are buying another set of filter media as the current sets are finally wearing out. We run both pumps 24/7/365 with no problems.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect fit for a small water feature, July 3, 2007

By 

SMS1253 (Columbus, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pondmaster PMK1250 Pond Filter with 250gph Pump and Bonus Fountain Head (Toy)

This system has been a perfect fit for my small backyard pond. The installation process could not have been easier. Once in place, the pump and filter have kept the water moving and clear. Cleaning the filter is a simple, easy process as well with necessary parts in an accessible and functional location.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Solution For Basic Pond Setup, September 15, 2009

By 

Eru (USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Pondmaster PMK1250 Pond Filter with 250gph Pump and Bonus Fountain Head (Toy)

Had a ~200 gallon pond setup without filtration and exposed to sunlight a little over 6 hours that was growing algae like crazy. Suspended algae particles clouded view of inhabitants of the pond. Despite frequent water changes, algae continued to plague the pond.

Initial desire was to buy the 190GPH model, but after looking at the 250GPH model, the 250GPH model appeared to be a better purchase. The design is modular so it is possible to add additional filter box in line with the basic setup. Also, it is better to have a stronger pump which can also later help to pull water for ornamental fountains.

Was afraid filter would be insufficient to address algae problem and feared UV filter might also be needed. However, after running filter for ~1 week, algae problem was under control and eventually eradicated.