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How to Choose a Pressurized Pond Filter

Posted by Underwater Warehouse on Apr 2nd 2022

Pond Pressurized Filters:

Pressurized filters use the pressure from the pump outlet to push water through the filter. Advantages of pressurized pond filters are flexibility of installation options (can be partially buried), usually include some form of all three types of filtering (UV, mechanical, and biological), and easy cleaning via back flushing. Pressure filters are the most common koi pond filter on the market today. Due to being easy to add on to existing ponds.

Pressurized Filter Install for Water Garden / Small Pond:

Pressurized Filter Install for Formal Waterfall.

Partially buried Installation:

Top 3 things to take into consideration when selecting a pond pressurized filter.

1. Pond Size

2. Max Gallon Per Hour. What is the max flow the filter can handle?

3. UV Option

Pressurized Filter Comparison Chart

ProductPond SizeMax GPHInlet/ OutletUV
Anjon Bio-Pro 3000 Pressure Filterup to 3000 gal.3000 gph3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2"18 Watt
Anjon Bio-Pro 4000 Pressure Filterup to 4000 gal.4000 gph3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2"24 Watt
Aquascape UltraKlean 2000 Filter up to 2000 gal.2700 gph1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2"14 Watt
Aquascape UltraKlean 3500 Filter up to 3500 gal.5200 gph1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2"28 Watt
Complete Aquatics PF1000 Backwash Filter up to 1000 gal.660 gph1/2" - 3/4" - 1"7 Watt
Complete Aquatics PF3000 Backwash Filter up to 3200 gal.1350 gph 3/4" - 1" - 1 1/4" - 1 1/2"11 Watt
OASE BioPress 1000 Pressure Filter w/ UV Clarifierup to 1000 gal.1050 gph7 Watt
OASE BioPress 1600 Pressure Filter w/ UV Clarifierup to 1600 gal.2000 gph9 Watt
OASE BioPress 2400 Pressure Filter w/ UV Clarifieruo to 2400 gal.2120 gph9 Watt
OASE FiltoClear 3000 Pressure Filter w/ UV Clarifier
OASE FiltoClear 4000 Pressure Filter w/ UV Clarifierup to 1600 gal. 1600 gph 9 Watt
OASE FiltoClear 8000 Pressure Filter w/ UV Clarifierup to 800 gal. 4000 gph 36 Watt
Pondmaster Clearguard 2.7 Filter - Up To 2700 Gal.uo to 3000 gal. Yes
Pondmaster Clearguard 5.5 Filter - Up To 5500 Gal.up to 6000 gal. Yes
Pondmaster Clearguard 8 Filter - Up To 8000 Gal.up to 8000 gal.Yes
Pondmaster Clearguard 16 Filter - Up To 16000 Gal.up to 9000 gal.Yes
ProEco EZ-PRESS 2000 Pressure Filter w/ 18 Watt UVC2400 gphYes
ProEco EZ-PRESS 3000 Pressure Filter w/ 18 Watt UVC3200 gphYes
ProEco EZ-PRESS 4000 Pressure Filter w/ 36 Watt UVC3200 gph3/4" - 1 1/2"Yes
Living Ponds Pressure Filter w/ Springflo - up to 1000 gphup to 1000 gal.1000 gphYes - 9 Watt
Living Ponds Pressure Filter w/ Springflo - up to 2000 gph up to 2000 gal.2000 gphYes - 13 Watt
Living Ponds Pressure Filter w/ Springflo - up to 3000 gphup to 3000 gal.3000 gphYes - 24 Watt
Living Ponds Pressure Filter w/ Springflo - up to 4000 gphup to 4000 gal.4000 gphYes - 36 Watt