Tetra Pond Filter
Local Aquarium/fish Stores for Information and Purchases
I have read many blogs, forum posts (including Yahoo answers), and infomerial articles that trash local fish (pet) stores as a source of Aquarium information and help. This in my opinion is unfair as there are many dedicated stores and employees who love the hobby and really want to see the best for your aquarium (or pond).
Even stores such as PetsMart or PetsCo which are often noted for poor quality advice often will have an employee who really knows his or hers ‘stuff’ (although these good employees will often not stay long). This said, if you have recieved good service and advice, your local aquarium store is worth supporting over the large chains (especially Walmart)
One should ask around when seeking a good store, get to know the owners and/or the employees. Also keep in mind that everyone makes mistakes and just because you may have gotten one bad fish or some bad advice does not mean you should right off that particular store.
You want to look for a store that is open minded and not dogmatic on everything they say, always open to new ideas. Also be careful of stores that may push only one manufacturer’s line of product rather than carrying the best of all manufacturers. This of coarse does not prove a bad store either as they may have purchasing restrictions or other factors that go into this. However I have personally tried to resist purchasing an entire manufacturers line just to get better discounts (many companies from Hagen to Tetra offer these discounts either direct or through distributors such as Central Garden and Pet). I mentioned Hagen and Tetra as two expamples of companies that make some good products (more so Hagen), but also some ‘dogs’ too.
I personally have never tried to be everything to everyone in my previous LFS and Aquarium Maintenance company or my current Online Aquarium Products store, I have always tried to sell what I personally use and believe in and have often suggested DIY filters, lighting and similar. In my Aquarium information and help article I often make many suggestions such as for marine applications of products or methods of I have nothing to sell. There are many good LFS that are just the same and will honestly tell you when they cannot help your and send you in the right direction to those who can.
Many larger metropolitan areas have many good stores to choose from, while unfortunately many smaller communities (such as Grants Pass where I now live) often may have just one or two stores and in my community they are both very poor Aquarium stores with poor advice and out of date low quality supplies.
Back in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County (where I was in business for 28 years) there are more choices (such as Pasadena Tropical Fish). I am sure many other larger communities are the same and maybe some smaller ones where the ‘old boy network’ is not quite so strong have excellent Aquarium Stores as well.
If any reader knows of a good LFS in their area, PLEASE post it in the comment section along with an address. To keep this section from growing too large I will have to restrict this to one store per general community.
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Fish as Pets
About the Author
By Carl Strohmeyer
My Backyard pond
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2XPLS 13 watt TUV UV light bulb tetra pond filter JEBO $14.95 |
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2 X PLS 5 watt TUV UV light bulb tetra pond filter JEBO $14.95 |
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2X PLS 7 watt TUV UV light bulb tetra pond filter JEBO $14.95 |
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Tetra Pond Clearchoice Bio-Filter PF-2 $65.00 |
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2X PLS 9 watt TUV UV light bulb tetra pond filter JEBO $14.95 |
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Tetra Pond BP4000-UV Koi Pond Bead Pressure Filter w UV $335.63 |
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18W 18 watt UV Bulb Lamp for Tetra Pond Filter UVC $16.98 |
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TetraPond ClearChoice Pond Pressure Filter PF1500 $219.95 |
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Tetra Pond ClearChoice Pond Pressure Filter PF2500 $289.95 |
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Tetra ClearChoice Pond Pressure Filter PF4000 $324.95 |
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Tetra ClearChoice Pond Pressure Filter w/UV PRF4000 $529.95 |
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TETRA POND QUARTZ SLEEVE FOR PUV 1500 BP 1500 FILTERS $29.88 |
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Tetra ClearChoice Pond Pressure Filter w/UV PRF2500 $459.95 |
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Tetra ClearChoice Pond Pressure Filter w/UV PRF1500 $374.95 |
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TETRA POND QUARTZ SLEEVE FOR PUV 2500 PUV 4000 FILTERS $39.88 |
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2 Pcs 7W UV Germicidal Lamp Bulb for Tetra Pond Filter $12.95 |
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Tetra Pond 26568 BP4000UV Large 4000 UV Beaded Pressure Filter $418.99 |
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WAYNE Pond Bio Filter BIOFILTER Tetra PF-1 PF2 Series $19.99 |
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Tetra Pond Medium 2500 Beaded Pressure Filter 26564 BP2500 $210.05 |
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Tetra Pressurized Garden & Koi Pond Bio-Filter BP-4000 $327.50 |
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2X PLS 7 watt TUV UV light bulb tetra pond filter JEBO $14.95 |
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2pcs 9W 9 watt UV Light Bulbs for Tetra Pond Filter $8.48 |
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TETRA PUV-1500 PRESSURE 9W UV POND FILTER $225.00 |
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NEW TETRA Mini Pond Kit 325 gph Pump &Fountain Set MPK1 Pre-Filter w foam $59.95 |
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Tetra Pond Bio-Active Pressure Filter BP1500-UV for Ponds up to 1500 Gallons $78.99 |
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2X PLS 7 watt TUV UV light bulb tetra pond filter JEBO $13.99 |
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Tetra Pond Bio-Active Pressure Filter, BP2500-UV $329.00 |
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Tetra Pond Large 4000 UV Beaded Pressure Filter 26568 BP4000UV $449.99 |
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Tetra Pond Small 1500 UV Beaded Pressure Filter With UV 26566 BP1500UV $319.99 |
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7W (7-watt) |G23 2-Pin| Germicidal Ultraviolet Bulb for Tetra Pond UV Filters $10.00 |
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Tetra Pond Filter Zyme Filter Starter 10 Tablets New Pets Aquatic Fish Supplies $17.61 |
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Tetra Pond Bio Active Pressure Filter BP1500 Ponds up to 1500 Gallons New $164.23 |
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2pcs 9W 9 watt UV Bulb for Tetra / Jebo Pond Filters $16.07 |
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Tetra Pond 26564 BP2500 Medium 2500 Beaded Pressure Filter $230.92 |
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2 x 9W 9 watt UV Bulb for Tetra Jebo Jebao Pond filters $17.95 |
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Tetra Pond Medium 2500 UV Beaded Pressure Filter With UV 26567 BP2500UV $322.99 |
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Tetra Pond BP2500-UV Koi Pond Bead Pressure Filter w UV $287.63 |
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2pcs/SET, 18W UV Bulbs 2G11/4Pin for Tetra Pond Filters $35.61 |
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Tetra Pond FK6 Fountain Kit 550 GPH Pump & Filter $84.95 |
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Tetra Pond FK5 Fountain Kit 325 GPH Pump & Filter $58.67 |
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Conversion Kit for TetraPond Foam Filter 1500 $79.99 |
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Conversion Kit for TetraPond Foam Filter 2500 $99.99 |
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2 Pcs 18 watt UV Bulb Lamp for Tetra Pond Filter 18W $19.99 |
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Tetra Pond SF1 Submersible Flat Box Filter $29.69 |
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2 x 13W 13 watt UV Bulb Tetra Jebo Pond filters $18.99 |
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13W 13 watt UV Bulb Tetra Jebo Pond filters $9.99 |
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Tetra Pond Small 1500 UV Beaded Pressure Filter With UV 26566 BP1500UV $310.99 |
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Set of 2 / Tetra Pond Filter / 13W UV Light Bulbs G23 $13.48 |
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Tetra Pond BP2500 Koi Pond Bead Pressure Filter $164.63 |
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Tetra SF1 Submersible Flat Box Pond Filter $36.99 |
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TETRA POND CLEARCHOICE BIO-FILTER PF-1 PF1 500 GPH $103.99 |
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TETRA POND CLEARCHOICE BIO-FILTER REPLACEMENT PADS BIOFILTER $23.94 |
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TETRA POND WATERFALL FILTER 12″ 1000 GPH w/ BIO MEDIA $60.44 |
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7W 7 Watt UV G23 Germicidal Bulb for Tetra Pond Filter Lamp $9.98 |
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2 UV UVC Light Bulbs 9W PL-S9W for Tetra Pond Filter $14.17 |
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Tetrapond Pond Filter Zyme Starter 10 Tabs $7.97 |
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Tetrapond Replacement Foam For Flat Box Filter $10.47 |
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Tetrapond Wf1000 Waterfall Filter – Up To 1000 Gallons $79.96 |
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Tetra ClearChoice Submersible Pond Bio Filter for ponds up to 1,500 gallons $56.99 |
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TETRA POND DEBRIS HANDLING PUMP DHP 3600 & BEAD PRESSURE FILTER BP 1500 NON UV $323.88 |
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TETRA POND DEBRIS HANDLING PUMP DHP 3600 & BEAD PRESSURE FILTER BP 1500 NON UV $387.88 |
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TETRA POND DEBRIS HANDLING PUMP DHP 3600 & BEAD PRESSURE FILTER BP 1500 9W UV $438.88 |
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TETRA POND DEBRIS HANDLING PUMP DHP 3600 & BEAD PRESSURE FILTER BP 1500 9W UV $448.88 |
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TETRA POND DEBRIS HANDLING PUMP DHP 4200 & BEAD PRESSURE FILTER BP 2500 NON UV $357.88 |
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TETRA POND DEBRIS HANDLING PUMP DHP 4200 & BEAD PRESSURE FILTER BP 2500 NON UV $393.88 |
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9 watt UV Light Bulbs for Tetra Pond Filter 254nm UVC $10.34 |
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TETRA POND DEBRIS HANDLING PUMP DHP 4200 & BEAD PRESSURE FILTER BP 2500 18W UV $474.88 |
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TETRA POND DEBRIS HANDLING PUMP DHP 4200 & BEAD PRESSURE FILTER BP 2500 18W UV $498.88 |
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TETRA POND DEBRIS HANDLING PUMP DHP 4200 & BEAD PRESSURE FILTER BP 4000 NON UV $388.88 |
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TETRA POND DEBRIS HANDLING PUMP DHP 4200 & BEAD PRESSURE FILTER BP 4000 NON UV $426.88 |
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TETRA POND DEBRIS HANDLING PUMP DHP 4200 & BEAD PRESSURE FILTER BP 4000 18W UV $496.88 |
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TETRA POND DEBRIS HANDLING PUMP DHP 4200 & BEAD PRESSURE FILTER BP 4000 18W UV $558.88 |
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9W 9 watt TUV UV bulb for TETRA POND FILTER PL-S9W/TUV $8.74 |
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5pcs FIVE 9W 9 watt UV Bulbs for Tetra Pond Filter $38.75 |
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Tetra Pond Large 4000 UV Beaded Pressure Filter 26568 BP4000UV $368.99 |
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BRAND NEW Tetra Pond Water BIO FILTER BFL1000 $59.99 |
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TETRA DYNAMAG 750 IMPELLER FOR POND PUMP FILTER REPLACE FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA $29.99 |
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2pc/SET, PL-S/13W, Ultra-Violet for TetraPond Filter $17.06 |
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2pcs 9W 9 watt UV Light Bulbs for Tetra Pond Filter $12.98 |
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TETRA POND BP 4000 KOI POND BEAD PRESSURE FILTER 18W UV $335.88 |
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TETRA POND BP 2500 KOI POND BEAD PRESSURE FILTER $164.88 |
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TETRA POND BP 1500 KOI POND BEAD PRESSURE FILTER $142.93 |
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Tetra Pond Bio-Active Pressure Filters with UV, 4000GPH $408.99 |
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Tetra Pond Bio-Active Pressure Filters, 1500GPH $179.89 |
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Replacement pad set for Tetra Pond ClearChoice Filter $23.95 |
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Tetra Pond Bio-Active Pressure Filters, 2500GPH $204.89 |
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Tetra Pond Bio-Active Pressure Filters, 4000GPH $236.59 |
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Tetra In – Pond Filter Fountain Kit FK3 100G/325gph $74.95 |
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Tetra In – Pond Filter Fountain Kit FK5 250G/325gph $89.95 |
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Tetra Pond Waterfall Filter, 1000 GP $65.49 |
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Tetra Pond Flat Box Filter Replacement Pad $10.59 |
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7W 7 Watt UV G23 Germicidal Bulb for Tetra Pond Filter 2-Lamps $19.99 |
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TetraPond Quart Sleeve for UV Pressure Filter 2500 & 4 $54.97 |
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2x PLS 7watt TUV UV light bulb Tetra pond filter JEBO $13.95 |
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2 X PLS 5 watt TUV UV light bulb tetra pond filter JEBO $15.95 |
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2XPLS 13 watt TUV UV light bulb tetra pond filter JEBO $14.95 |
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New UV Light Bulb 7 W Watt Tetra Pond Filter Sterilizer System $10.00 |
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18W |18-watt| UV Bulb Lamp |2G11 4pin Base| for Tetra Pond Filter UVC – USA Ship $16.11 |
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TETRA SUBMERSIBLE FLAT BOX FILTER SF1 POND FILTER $24.88 |
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2 x 11W 11 watt UV Bulb Tetra Jebo Pond filters $17.99 |
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Purely Products PUVH2309 9-Watt UV-C Germicidal Ultraviolet Replacement Bulb $8.03 Purely UV-C Replacement Bulbs G23 BasePurely UV-C Replacement bulbs offer a much higher concentration of ultraviolet light than even the sun, making them highly effective as a cleaning and purifying agent for pond and aquarium pumps and clarifiers.What is UV and How Does it Work?UV light is germicidal – i.e., it deactivates the DNA of bacteria, viruses and other pathogens and thus destroys their a… |
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Danner 02527 Pondmaster 700 gph Pump $71.70 Supreme Pondmaster Mag-Drive Utility Pumps – 250 and 700 GPH Pondmaster Pond Pumps – PETCO.comCentrifugal pump designed for the harsh conditions of pond use–ideal for waterfalls and larger statuary. The Mag-Drive Utility Pump is a magnetically driven centrifugal pond pump. It has no seals to wear out and contains no oil to contaminate the pond water. The utility pump can be used submerged or in-l… |
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Beckett 7114310 Waterfall Pump 3500gph $142.99 Wet rotor/wet bearing technologyEnergy efficient Handles large particlesCan be used horizontal or vertical Water cooled motor for submersed use only Specify: 3500-gph: 2.5 amps, 300 watts., max lift 23′ screen inlet, 16′cord, 2″ MNPT outlet with 1″ barb adapter 5000-gph: 4.0 amps, 445 watts, max lift 25′ screen inlet, 16′cord, 2″ MNPT outlet with 1″ barb adapter… |
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PL-S 9W/TUV PHILLIPS STERILAMP GERMICIDAL STERILIZER BULB $13.99 PL-S9W/TUV This germicidal is a 9 watt Phillips Sterilamp G23 pin base length 6.6 inches useful Rated life 8000 hours This type of bulb should only be used in a fixture made for UV light. Replacement bulb for UV Sterilizers Cyprio, Oase, Bitron, CustomSeaLife, Vortron, Coralife NAIL SALON EQUIPMENT AND AIR CLEANERS UV light can be dangerous. Please use care!… |
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CNZ 9 Watts G23 Base UV-C Germicidal Ultraviolet Light Bulb QTY 2 $15.99 9 Watt UV Light Bulbs are PL style lamp with G23 base and is a low-pressure hot cathode germicidal ultraviolet (UVC) mercury arc lamps that is most effective tool for eliminating microorganisms such as virus, bacteria, algae, mold and yeast in the air and impurities in water. 9 Watt UV Light Bulbs are sed in air and water purifiers and also used in ponds and aquariums to clean the water and reduc… |
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Tetra Pond Thermometer (Catalog Category: Aquarium / Pond Supplies) $8.20 Tetra Pond Thermometer. Feed your fish based on water temperature Color coded temperature scale shows when to feed and which food to feedRetrieval cord included. Size 75 long… |
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Pond Bio Active Pressure Filter W/ 18 Watt Uv Clarifier Bp – 2500 – uv (Catalog Category: Aquarium / Pond Liners Filters) $1,024.29 Pond Bio Active Pressure Filter W/ 18 Watt Uv Clarifier Bp – 2500 – uv. Pond bio active pressure filter w/ 18 watt uv clarifier bp-2500-uv… |
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Proline Pro 5000 Skimmer (Catalog Category: Aquarium / Pond Liners Filters) $1,706.75 Proline Pro 5000 Skimmer. SupremeDanner Inc – Proline Pro5000 Skimmer26H x 24W x 23Weir size opening 11 x 7Maximum pond surface area 800 sq ftMaximum pump capacity 8000 gphStrong cylindrical shaped housing that resists side cave insMade from heavy duty high density polyethyleneAnchoring feature holds skimmer in plaace when buriedLarge adjustable 11 X 7 Weir door for maximum skimming with fish saf… |
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Excel Grip-On Knife With 5 #11 Blades $4.75 Grip on knife with 5 extra blades. Caution All blades have razor sharp edge. Handle with care…. |