Jebao 1000 Gallon Pressured Pond Bio Filter w/ 13W UVC Clarifier

This little thing is awesome, especially at this price point! The replacement parts and occasional maintenance are well worth it. I *DO* replace the filters, gasket, bio-balls (switching to Aquaneat ceramic this year), and light bulb every year, and *DO NOT* run it in the freezing months. When I put it out the second spring, I didn't realize the bulb was dead, but putting in a new one fixed the problem instantly! It seems like the UV bulb does as much work as the filters, if not more. This little gadget does such a great job of keeping the pond clear that we only need to use algae killer once or twice a season, if that.It DOES need to be cleaned often (daily when it's extra sunny and hot), but the fish poo and algae are amazing fertilizer! I just dump the green goo in the garden, hose off the filters, and pop it back together. Sometimes the gasket ring is a little annoying to put back on and the clips don't want to stay latched, but that's more a problem of physics and water pressure than product design. It DOES leak occasionally when the latches aren't clipped correctly, but I have it set on a ramp so the water can flow back to the pond instead of into the ground. (Not buried... that part makes no sense to me since I have to bring it in during winter. I just cover it with a reflective bag when it's crazy hot.) Usually popping it apart and putting the gasket back on straight is all it takes to stop the leak. The cord is extra-long so we can plug it in to a power strip in the shed along with the pump and everything else we need for long summer days.I just noticed that the price has dropped about $30 since I bought mine... I might order a backup at this price, even though I'm pretty sure I won't need it for at least a couple more years! (Unless we do get around to enlarging the pond, in which case I'll happily run 2!)Our fish, frogs, and I 100% recommend this filtration system, but only to anyone WILLING and ABLE to maintain it properly! The majority of negative reviews seem to be from people who expected a maintenance-free miracle. Sorry friends, but that's not how aquatic systems work... however, I promise the reward of a thriving little ecosystem in your yard is worth the effort!PARTS LIST/ LINKS:*FILTERS: Replace annually. Jebao brand, exact fit. I hate how brittle the blue one feels after a couple months, but it still works perfectly. (It doesn't break or flake or anything, it just feels weird when I'm cleaning it.) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OS92DI6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1*GASKET RING: Replace every year, or maybe every 2 years in cooler climates. This is a bit thicker than the one that comes with the original product, and might require a bit of stretching and shoving the lid down to fit at first. Just use it like an exercise band for a couple minutes on a warm day and wiggle the lid til it fits! An extra set of strong hands helps when pushing the lid down to clamp the latches. It will fit better as it warms and stretches over time. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CTT2JVI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1*13W UV BULB: Replace as needed. (about annually for us) You should be able to see the light in the little window if it's working. 3 pack is worth it, especially if you're running it 24/7. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EIXHEGM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1*PLASTIC BIO-BALLS: Replace annually or bi-annually, depending on your algae growth. You should only need about half of these at a time, and I HIGHLY recommend leaving them in the bag for easier cleaning. (I made the mistake of stealing the mesh bags for delicate laundry items, LEARN FROM MY MISTAKES! Or not, both are good, actually. Just depends on if you'd rather have 'free' laundry bags for your bras or chase little plastic balls all over your yard. *shrug*) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYW94XB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1*CERAMIC RING FILTER MEDIA: Again, this is about 2x what you need to fill the lower reservoir, and I recommend leaving them in the bag for easier cleanup. I haven't had a chance to try them out yet because our pump died right after I got them so I can't 100% say they're better or worse than the plastic ones. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07233FQ9P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1*WATER CLARIFIER/ ALGAE KILLER: There are thousands of brands out there, but I can personally testify that this one is 100% safe for fish, frogs, and other wildlife when used properly. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS! (Mix a capful into a gallon of pond water and STIR WELL as you dump it in slowly. A strong hose and an extra set of hands are very helpful.) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D0Y9RG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1*HAPPINESS: Link yourself to a lovely little ecosystem in your own back yard!

The Good: bargain price, reasonable flow and keeps pond clear.The Bad:The filter 'latch mechanism' is poorly designed, latches slip off whenever power to the pump is interrupted, hence filter leaks when pump pressure is restored. Clamps shall lose positive lock as time goes by and filter is cleaned. To fix this I used a bungee chord around the flter's circumference to keep latches in place.The filter 'hose connector gaskets' couldn't handle the pressure delivered by the pump at the pump inlet port. Had to double the gaskets at this port by using the one from the flush outlet. Problem solved!The filter 'work / clean selector' o-ring seals got flattened with time and use of this valve system, so the valve started to leak. I couldn't find replacement seals so I took it apart and pasted with clear RTV silicone sealant (work position), problem solved!Concern:My pond is about 1000 gals, gets reasonable shade (pergola with shade cloth) and I don't overfeed fish but filter requires cleaning every week before water quality begins to deteriorate. It goes two weeks but the green algae muck has to be cleaned from filter elements.Summary:System is probably going to last an average of about a year and would probably work better on smaller ponds. If you are a fix-it person you can extend the Filter's life using the tips provided above.It's Laguna pressure filters (band clamp system with better valve system) from now on. "Quality does come with a price".

We have used 2-3 of these units over many years for our pond. UV Light works very well to keep pond clear. Only concern is that the fittings for the hoses can become brittle and break or leak after years in the elements. Otherwise very happy and replaced with same unit since it was affordable. Easy to clean (if you don't mind the smell) pads on regular basis.

It will leak if you put the big ring on incorrect the ring goes on the lid first then it will work perfectly

Out of the box this filter works great, it clears the water within the first hour. We are running a 300gph pump with this. Our water was very cloudy and we had tried many things with no help. We only have a 300 gal Pond, well 2 of them, we liked this so well we bought a second one for the other pond. within 24 hours we could see clearly in both ponds. back flushing seemed to work ok, ive never seen any system so far back flush perfect. it only lasted about a month and the indicator showed it needed done again. so we decided to clean the filters as the first time it showed needed cleaning was nearly 3 months, now it only went 1 month. the large main "O" ring was such a pain to get resealed, it leaked no matter what we tried. a little water running down we thought was no big deal as we worked on it for 3 hours. again it indicated that a cleaning was needed in 1 month, we toke it apart and realized it didnt seem that dirty, putting it back together one of the clamps broke off. she thought it was something she did so we bought another one to replace. we have had the same problems with the other 2, in fact one of the plastic clamps broke off during the night while it was running, emptying the pond and killing fish for lack of air. The other main pain with this pump is getting the bio balls in correctly to get it to seat properly. but works great out of the box. but all down hill from there i'm afraid. one of the filters we had to unscrew the indicator to clean it as it wouldn't go back down to show clean, and it leaked from that point on, yes there "O" ring was there and i even used plumbers tape to try and get it to seal with no luck.

*Brilliant replacement that works very well with any pumping system,*If you managed to open this device before use or during washing it, It's O-RING must be placed on the "lid" (the upper cover of this device) as as indicated with a red circle on my second review photo here. If O-RING is improperly placed, your filter will leak like other users reviews,*It comes with a pre-installed UV light for algae treatment, great value for this functionality,*Device is very easy to clean, and it fits into smaller spaces.

Couldn’t get a new seal

After 1 year leaked everywhereDon't waste your money

Works fabulously and was very easy to install. Designed to be installed below ground if you want low profile. Cleared the murky water up in days. Only concern is I cannot budge the clean out lever but have not had to clean it yet so time will tell if this is a problem. I hooked it up to the waterfall unit I ordered here and that works great and the fish love to play in the water fall.

After 1 year it leaks like crazy, there's no way to fix it at all. It's been a horrible nightmare to clean and I'm very disappointed that I now have to buy another filter so soon.