Need Pump Size Advice

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Have you already used the pump? If not , return it and get a pump that you know will not damage your filter. Don't know how much you paid for the pressure filter but I personally would not risk having one blow out and drain my pond.
 
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The pump is 8 months old. But i am going to split the GPH in half. As soon as i get it connected i will take photos.
If it doesn't work i will buy the correct pump.Thanks
 

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And @doobry - most will advice twice per hour.
Most will advise that, depends on your set up.

I circulate water at the rate of less than once per hour. Pump 6800 gph without head pressure calculations moving water around 9000 gallons more or less, probably more. Works for my system.
 
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im not to sure on that one
but 1600gph is still not a recommended pump for your filter
the difference between 1500 and 1600 is 100 gph
 

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Don't exceed the filter capability. You will end up losing your filter and possibly your fish if you lose all your water. Not worth the risk! Pumps are available in all sizes, just got an 880gph.
 
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Forcing more water through any filter will lesson its effectiveness. if you push sediments to fast you wont give the filter time to do it's job or as mentioned above you can blow the seals. I am a firm believer in over filtration how ever. if i had a 1500 gallon pond i would lean toward a 3000 gallon filter. or two 1500. that way when there is a death or a sudden influx of debris in the pond your filters are already aged and ready for the over load of bio load.
 

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