3000g pond flow

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Candiru
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I do not agree with the flow ratings on the Tetra UV's. Take a look at manufatures that focus mainly on water clarifiers like http://www.aquaultraviolet.com/products/uvsterilizers/classic/15watt

If you want to calculate your TDH ( total dynamic head) for your pump you may use our calculator located here http://www.koienterprise.com/Total-Dynamic-Head-Calculator.html

Hope this helps you in your pond project. Look at all options before diving in. I'm sure other MFK'ers with chim in and help out
 
Not sure what you mean when you say you dont agree, like it doesnt pump water at the gph stated. And im not sure how to work that calc or what it equals, I entered my info and gor a 7.9 TDH. Wouldnt the tetra pump be enough flow alone at 3600gph for a 3000g pond.. The pump would be T'd off one going to filter other to water fall.
 
Max Pond Size of the UV http://www.tetrapond.com/sites/tetrafish/catalog/productdetail.aspx?id=1276&cid=408

Vs.

http://www.koienterprise.com/Aqua-Ultraviolet/8w-Aqua-Ultraviolet-UV-p-441.html

or

http://www.emperoraquatics-pond.com/smart_uv_sterilizer_lite.php#18watt

Look at the flow rate of the UV units compared at the exposure of 30,000 µWs/cm² which will rid unicellular algae or green water. At this level they are being rated and sized as "Clarifiers" for a certain gallon pond. These are the numbers I was referring to in my statement about Tetras UV Unit size ratings I do not agree with. Also watch for the statement " 50%-70% plant coverage" as this basaclly means that some companys size UV's taking into account the decrease of sun exposure which inflates the size of pond they can actaully handle. Hope this clarifies things a bit and helps you out
 
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