Pump Up The Health of Your Pond

Oh, the joys of building your first pond. Yes, they are wonderful additions to any backyard. Yet, there are many considerations before you begin. One of those considerations is the pond pump. The health of your pond is all about keeping that water flowing, clean and aerated with fresh oxygen driven in by the constant flow of water. For the man-made pond, that’s only going to happen with the addition of a good pond pump. 

There are several things you’ll want to think about before you get a new pond pump. And you ARE going to be getting a NEW pond pump, yes? Well, let’s hope so.. The fact is, when it comes to the job taken on by those pumps, it’s one that never stops, because the pump is never shut off. They need to run 24/7. So no resting for these mechanical necessities. You’ll want to be sure you get a reliable pump. If at any time your pond pump fails, it’s going to create a huge mess. The bacteria are going to start to party hardy and whoops, there goes the neighborhood. 

Bad bacteria has difficulty growing in a flowing stream of water. For some reason many people are under the misconception that green, gunky, murky, muddy water is ok for ponds. Well, let me say right now, it’s not. Yes, there are lots of things that can survive in that sort of environment, but they are not pretty and peace-enhancing creatures. Not all bacteria is bad, you’ll want to encourage good bacteria to grow and that also requires good flowing water.   

Now that you’re convinced you need a good pump, it’s time to think of buying a quality made pump. One that has a nice 2 year warranty.  

What’s keeps those pumps alive and running? Electricity of course. Remember that these babies never shut off so they are munching on your electricity constantly. You don’t want a pump that sucks up a lot of energy as that’s going to hurt when the electric bill shows up. Check out the statistics regarding power consumption and select a pond pump with a low power consumption.   

Without any further ado, we’d like to take a moment to plug in our favorite brand, that of the Beckett pond pump brand. It’s a good quality pump, one that has that warranty and low electrical consumption. This brand also offers a nice variety by way of different types to suit your particular pond needs. There, we said it. That’s our two sents worth.   

There are of course other brands that you can choose from. Talk to your local pond supply dealer or an experienced pond hobbyist for other brand recommendations. Just remember to consider the warranty and electrical consumption of the pump your thinking of buying as well as the personal needs of your specific pond by way of the amount of water it will need to work with. If you consider these things before you buy, you’ll be on the right track for an awesome adventure in the world of ponds. 

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