good pump for small pond

[maxXx430]

i am new to the pond world searching for a small pump that can do about 700-1000 GPH, i have approx. 700 gallon pond. i would like a external pump. the pump will discharge into my 55 gallon drum and exit from the top. the pump must be strong enough to rise about 4 foot. I am looking at a pondmaster supreme mag drive 1200 GPH. its affordable at $110 on ebay. Any advise?

 

[j.w]

I have a Pondmaster mag drive internal 2400 pump and it's been going strong for 10yrs now. I think they make a good pump. Some here like the Laguna pumps and they are more economical power wise I've noticed.

 

[addy1]

I use the evolution series pump, external, they use little electricity, so far working great.

 

[DrCase]

When you pick a pump the low wattage is going to save you money every day of the pumps life,
way more than the cost of the pump

 

[j.w]

Wonder which brand is the most efficient wattage wise compared to others of the same size pumpage?

 

[addy1]

Here is a web site that seems to compare a lot of different pumps.

http://www.webbsonline.com/pond-pumps.html?gclid=CPaIxaaI3agCFZQbKgod4XTxBw#laguna