VIVOHOME Pressurized Biological Pond Filter with 13-watt Light, Up to 1600 Gallons

It started burning 5 minutes after I plugged it in, horrible.

Buena calidad y funciinamiento facil de instalar

Maintaining a healthy and visually stunning pond can be a constant challenge, especially when battling algae and cloudy water. After much research, I decided to invest in the VIVOHOME Pressurized Biological Pond Filter with 13-watt Light, 1580 GPH Suitable for Koi Ponds up to 800 Gallons or Ornamental Ponds up to 1600 Gallons, and it has truly exceeded every expectation! My pond has never looked this good. The pressurized biological filtration is the backbone of this unit. It effectively removes harmful toxins and maintains a balanced ecosystem, which is crucial for the health of my fish and plants. I've noticed a dramatic improvement in water quality – it's incredibly clear, allowing me to fully appreciate the vibrant colors of my koi. The integrated 13-watt UV light is a game-changer for algae control. Before this filter, I struggled with green water, but the UV light zaps away free-floating algae, keeping my pond sparkling. This combination of biological filtration and UV sterilization provides comprehensive water purification that's hard to beat. With a 1580 GPH flow rate, this filter handles a substantial volume of water with ease. It's perfectly matched for my 700-gallon koi pond, and I can see why it's recommended for koi ponds up to 800 gallons and ornamental ponds up to 1600 gallons. The power and efficiency are truly impressive. Installation was surprisingly straightforward, and the unit itself feels very robust and well-made. Cleaning is also much simpler than previous filters I've owned, which is a huge plus. If you're a pond owner looking for a powerful, reliable, and highly effective filtration system that delivers crystal clear water and promotes a healthy aquatic environment, the VIVOHOME Pressurized Biological Pond Filter is an absolute must-have. It's an investment that pays off daily in the beauty and vitality of your pond. I couldn't be happier with this purchase!

cleared my pond up in 2 weeks, very easy to set up and use

We inherited a DIY pond with our home about 7 years ago, which at the time I thought was lovely. Over the years I’ve learned the difficult truth that they are a pain to keep clean and maintain. I’ve tried different algae treatments, emptying and refilling, aquatic plants, and various prefilters for the pump with little to no success keeping the water clean and clear. Well, after only 72 hours of constant filtering with the UV light on, the pond is totally clear. The only remaining algae is what’s left at the bottom and sides but otherwise it looks (and smells) so much better. I did look out for a non-functioning UV light but ours worked fine out of the box. All I did was run new 1” hose from the pump to the filter and the filter to the pond along with some 3/4”-1” automotive hose clamps. Very easy. Only fault I’ve found was the manual stating that the filter’s light and electric service is NOT waterproof. That seems like a complete miss for what many will use outdoors. I’m in the PNW of the US so obviously that won’t do. I’ve loosely covered it for now and have ordered a faux rock cover which outta do the trick. It’s not a showstopper but something to be aware of when planning to buy and install this. Otherwise it’s been great. Would recommend if you’re having trouble keeping your water clean and clear.

This is the best filter I have ever owned. I has worked unbelievably good until it didn't. The UV light stopped working. I went to the manual, which does not list part numbers. So I went to the email that was listed for support, to try to get a parts list, or a part number for the uv light. Got nothing but useless canned crap. Finally read q&a and found a source for the uv light. Bought six, plugged it in and bupkiss! There is no power to the bulb. It appears that after only 1 year, even though I brought it in for the entire winter, the ballast is shot. So I have been trying to find a way to get hold of Amazon, to let them know I have an issue, that needs to be resolved before we lose all of our fish! There is no way to contact Amazon customer service, with this issue, that I can find. I am going to lose all of my fish, and I am really pissed! VivoHome is useless and apparently, so is Amazon! I have had a pond for 15 years. I have had to replace many uv lights. I have never seen a filter that the ballast or something else has blown so quickly! I have been fighting, trying to rectify the problem quickly, and I simply have no idea how o resolve my problem. Frustrated, angry and extremely disappointed!