Become a credit card member today!TetraPond 5W UV Pond Water Clarifier Replacement Bulb
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Make sure to replace every pond season - the bulb may continue to glow, but its effectiveness in killing algae diminishes. Convenient viewing window in our Pond Green Free UV Clarifier makes it easy to ensure the bulb is working. Replacement bulbs are available in four sizes: 5 watts for ponds up to 660 gallons; 9 watts for up to 1,800 gallons; 18 watts for up to 4,400 gallons; and 36 watts for up to 8,800 gallons. The Pond Green Free UV Clarifier (not included) works to keep your pond clean, clear, and free of unsightly green algae. These dependable clarifiers use ultraviolet light to destroy suspended green algae. As algae are pumped into the clarifier, they are exposed to ultraviolet light that destroys the reproductive ability of single-celled algae. The dead algae are then pumped out of the Pond Green Free UV Clarifier, where they clump and are removed by your pond's filtration system. Removes heavy algae blooms (usually within 8 days) and keeps the pond algae-free long-term.
- - Replacement bulb: For use in our Pond Green Free UV Clarifier to control heavy algae blooms in ponds and water gardens and keep water clean and green-free.
- - Ultraviolet lightannual maintenance: Replace bulb every pond season for continued algae control.
- - High-efficiency: For up to 11 months of continuous operation.
- - 4 available sizes: 5 watts for ponds up to 660 gallons; 9 watts for up to 1,800 gallons; 18 watts for up to 4,400 gallons; and 36 watts for up to 8,800 gallons.
- - Reflective surface:Includes reflective stainless-steel insert that increases UV exposure
Specifications
| SKU | 1443712 |
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| Primary Brand | Tetra |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Additional Features
| Primary Color | White |
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Great product!!!
GramawJ1
7 years ago
I have tried all summer, with the help of my son,to get my pond cleared up of the green yucky water! I tried algea remover chemical, a bucket with fiberfil but it would not clear up! I ordered this clarifer from Foster and Smith and within a couple of weeks it was beautifully clear! I would definately reccomend this product to anybody with an algea problem! It does a great job!!! Well worth the price!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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AMAZING
misspatti
7 years ago
Never one to believe all that I read - Well - believe this IT WORKS. I am shocked that within 3 (at the most) days my pond is clear. I can see the bottom of my pond and my fish can't hid from me anymore. I do have a small pre-formed pond with two smaller ones spilling over and for the first time in 3 years it's perfect. Great investment!!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Amazing
Boninjersey
7 years ago
I have had a fish pond for over 20 years, expanding it several times to accomadate my growing koi. I have 6 koi over 2 feet long and have had horrible problems with my water quality for the last two years. Algae was taking over my pond no matter what I did, and I was losing hope...... well, all I can say is this little UV light has made my pond a joy once again. I purchased a UV light larger than the specs recommend to be sure the job got done and my water has been sparkling and crystal clear. No problems with benificial bacteria- I just turn the light off for 24 hours after application. I can not say enough about this little mirical worker!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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IT REALLY WORKS!!!
GreenFreeHappy
7 years ago
This is the best investment we have made in our pond in the 15 years we have owned it. We have fought with algae blooms, string algae and green water from the beginning. Our pond is approximately 1000 gallons. We have tried all kinds of treatments and changed the water every couple years with no success. This clarifier cleared our water up. We are now enjoying seeing our fish for the first time in years. We wish we had known about this product sooner. We're so excited!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Returned- Defective
ALC13
7 years ago
... unit was returned as it did not work ... did not operate the UV light bulb ... bulb does work in old original unit ... will reevaluate when you return another unit ...
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Hasn't cleared water
Koifella
7 years ago
I received the unit(UVC-18) and installed it on 4/12/17. I have a 3014 gal. pond with a pump flow rate through the UV of 1285 Gal/hr. It was substantially smaller then my previous two Aquatronics 30W units(which only took a week in the spring to clear the water), but according to the literature it was sized right for my pond. I figured I'd give it a fair trial but as of 6/25/17 my pond water is still pea soup green.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Great for a small pond...
BobCat398
7 years ago
I have a small pond with fairly normal algae & occasional sediment problems. I have been using this type UV Filter for about 5 years & you can see the difference in just a few days, but do change the UV bulb about once every 1 to 2 years. Not that expensive & well worth the price.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Not working properly
Tuan2x2
7 years ago
Great customer service . Fast shipping . I got replacement one of two . Still not last
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Can a Tetra Pond UV clarifier be used as an aquarium sterilizer by reducing the flow rate to 250 gal/hr?
- The Staff answer that it might kill too much beneficial bacteria was not helpful because according to the S&F Aquarium Sterilizer chart an 18w aquarium sterilizer will kill algae and bacteria with a flow rate of 300 gal/hr and parasites at a flow rate of 100 gal/hr. My concern was that it might not work (kill enough bacteria) as a sterilizer even if the flow rate was reduced to 250 gal/hr if the volume of the chamber was bigger to accommodate the recommended flow rate of 2,000 gal/hr for pond clarification and a percentage of the water I am trying to sterilize passes through the chamber too far away from the bulb.
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Will this work for algae on rocks?
- I wish I could tell you, my water stays very clear but I do get a small thin layer of algae on the lining & varied shells in the pond. My pond is only about 750 gallon, without the UV I used to have a real problem with algae in hot weather but since I installed my first UV all of that has ended totally. I also add a Algae liquid clarifier but don't really see a difference..
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Tetra UV for ponds
- I'm using the UVC 9 for 1000 gallons. Works great! I would probably choose the UVC 18 for your size pond. The UVC should be placed before the external filter. Hope this helps!
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i have a .25 arce lake averge depth 8ft, guessing 325000 gallons , can i treat it with uv light if so what kind and cost , and upkeep , how long does
- Thank you for your question. Unfortunately we do not offer any pond equipment intended for a body of water of this size.
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Installing a 36 watt UV...Tetra...; have a Laguna pressure filter/uv 3200.
- Answering my own question!!!! Got the UV today, read instructions and specs.....IT is a BIG workhorse!! NO WAY the pump for the Laguna 3200 will meet "targeted" flow recommendation....4400 gph...+/- 10%....Max flow for Laguna 3200 filter is about 2200 gph with minimum clean filter pressure drop which builds with filter dirtyness....thus...I'm.gunna use my waterfall pump which is close to 3800 gph....up to bio-ball "filter/treatment" waterfall as illustrated in the hook-up instructions and let the Laguna filter clean up the mess. Anticipating SEEING MY FISH in a week or so or less!!!
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have a 100 gallon water garden - how easy is the tetra pond UV clarifier to hook up? What does it hook up to and do I need any special equipment.
- They are simple to set up but they do take up a bit of space and need to run 24/7. My units are not submersible so you would need to have a tube come from your pump to the UV unit first and then another tube go from it to either the filter or fountain. These UV units work best if all the water has to flow through them.
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Do you have the PL-S 9w UV bulb with 4 prongs for a filter
what is the length of these uv lamps
does this come with a bulb?
- It comes with 2 bulbs. One to start using right away and replacement bulb.
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I'm sorry I didn't make it clear that it is the ultraviolet clairifier I was talking about for my 15,000 Gal. Pond
- Thank you for your question. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-381-7179 or email Customerservice@DrsFosterSmith.com as more information is needed to better answer your question.
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