I just purchased a 750 watt for my pond which is roughly 900-1000 gallons. I live is Southeast Michigan. The paper in the box said it is not meant as a floating deicer, but can be one with an optional floater. Is there an optional floater or am I missing something? I just purchased a 750 watt for my pond which is roughly 900-1000 gallons. I live is Southeast Michigan. The paper in the box said it is not meant as a floating deicer, but can be one with an... » Read More I just purchased a 750 watt for my pond which is roughly 900-1000 gallons. I live is Southeast Michigan. The paper in the box said it is not meant as a floating deicer, but can be one with an optional floater. Is there an optional floater or am I missing something? « Show Less
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Hi, I don't have my box anymore but ours just floats the way it is. My husband noticed that there is styrofoam on the under side of the rim that we think makes it float. I think it came that way though. I hope that helps.
480796
I purchased mine about 2 years ago. It floated just fine. It didn't last more than 2 seasons though. Good luck!
757930
I don't know as I didn't ever use it. It was not what I was looking for for my little 400 gallon pond.
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My pond is about 12x12x3-- I use one all year, including winter (put it in shallow area) and this summer when temps peaked 100 I added a second, which helped a lot. I think they work extremely well- get the ring bubbler, it does better than the attachment that comes with the pump.
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This unit is 120v and designed for a pond, not an aquarium. My opinion it is way too powerful for an aquarium as it is built to clear 2000 gal or larger ponds.
956337
I have this unit, with UV, running two small fountains, one on the outlet line from a submerged bio filtration canister. My pond is small, oval 110 gal. buried live stock trough. It totally cleared my green water in 4 days. it is over kill for my setup but I'm moving up from tiny to this to larger next year. I would go with 2 in in a 2400 gal set up possibly. Company not great with follow up, UV bulb inop has not sent new one. Real attitude on phone, they wanted 35 bucks + postage for a bulb i git for 13 buck also from Amazon.
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My pond is just a little under 100 gal. it works perfectly. So the answer is no.
1516132
Only the deicer (along with the approx.15" attached power cord). Currently being used in a cast aluminum bird bath with no problems at all. I do place a stone on the device to keep it fully submerged in the water.
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NO, I don't think so. What volume is your pond? Also, with the moving water it keeps dispersing the heat throughout the pond. I think that you are good... Just make sure that the unit doesn't evaporate too much water and get hung-up fully exposed to the air (totally out of the water) cuz it can melt.
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My pump in in the 2000 gph range, with the waterfall 3 or so feet above the pump (which worked quite well) - however, my pond is over 600 gallons. Not sure how well a pump that size will work with a smaller pond as the amount of water in the "plumbing flow" may be significant compared to the pond (depending on how yours is set up). I had a smaller (<100 gallon) water feature where I had to add water once the pump starts (to replace the volume of water in the waterfall and running down the rocks) and once the pump stops, the water then overflows the pond. As long as the water flow was constant, once filled, it ran great. My pump in in the 2000 gph range, with the waterfall 3 or so feet above the pump (which worked quite well) - however, my pond is over 600 gallons. Not sure how well a pump that size will work with a smaller pond as the amount of water in the "plumbing flow" may be significant compared to the pond (depending on how yours is set up). I had a smaller (<100 gallon) water feature where I had to add water once the pump starts (to replace the volume of water in the waterfall and running down the rocks) and once the pump stops, the water then overflows the pond. As long as the water... » Read More My pump in in the 2000 gph range, with the waterfall 3 or so feet above the pump (which worked quite well) - however, my pond is over 600 gallons. Not sure how well a pump that size will work with a smaller pond as the amount of water in the "plumbing flow" may be significant compared to the pond (depending on how yours is set up). I had a smaller (<100 gallon) water feature where I had to add water once the pump starts (to replace the volume of water in the waterfall and running down the rocks) and once the pump stops, the water then overflows the pond. As long as the water flow was constant, once filled, it ran great. « Show Less
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I hope you added it. Although it's good to pump it around I think it will be good for the pond. I also shut my pump down for the winter I run an aireator through the winter to keep hole in ice for gas release. I'm sure that moves the water around also. Good luck.
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The unit has a UL label on the bottom that says 1500 watts. I doubt if it actually uses quite that much power. I don't have a clamp on amp meter and decline to build a rig to measure the voltage and current while it is in use. You could measure the amount of water, the temperature change and calculate the power required presuming perfect efficiency. All of that I decline to do as well. Sorry all I got is the 1500 watts.If you are worried about current draw on a given circuit I expect that this thing will draw around 12 to 13 amps. That is a guess not a professional opinion. I retired and put my license on inactive. The unit has a UL label on the bottom that says 1500 watts. I doubt if it actually uses quite that much power. I don't have a clamp on amp meter and decline to build a rig to measure the voltage and current while it is in use. You could measure the amount of water, the temperature change and calculate the power required presuming perfect efficiency. All of that I decline to do as well. Sorry all I got is the 1500 watts.If you are worried about current draw on a given circuit I expect that this thing will draw around 12 to 13 amps. That is a guess not a professional opinion. I... » Read More The unit has a UL label on the bottom that says 1500 watts. I doubt if it actually uses quite that much power. I don't have a clamp on amp meter and decline to build a rig to measure the voltage and current while it is in use. You could measure the amount of water, the temperature change and calculate the power required presuming perfect efficiency. All of that I decline to do as well. Sorry all I got is the 1500 watts.If you are worried about current draw on a given circuit I expect that this thing will draw around 12 to 13 amps. That is a guess not a professional opinion. I retired and put my license on inactive. « Show Less
1423434
I live in Michigan I just set a floating heater in my pond in front of it and had no problem left my pump running
1443428
The Catalina Titanium Heater 500 Watt is for aquarium. There is no available heater for an outdoor pond so far.
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The 750 is a good size for your tank. I have the 1150 for a 75. The key is the position. Experiment with a few to see what your fish like.
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Mine has been submersed in my 55 gallon tank for almost a year. The water level comes just above the dial and onto the cord. I have not had any issues with it heating and my thermometer and heater settings are dead on. I would buy it again. 300 watt version for my 55.
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Thiis UP-23 13 watt unit was purchased by me in December 2012 and I am not sure if it was a 2013 model but it definitely worked for my free floating algae bloom. I understand that it will not control string algae, Dennis. There is no production date on the box which I kept in case it didn't work but it does! I am a real person that hesitated to spend that much but it was worth it for the water clarity.
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Hi Steve, I actually bought 2 of these for my mother's 175 gallon pond. We sat one on the bottom of each side of the pond and set the thermostat to 70 degrees. During the evening, we keep to surface covered with that blue bubble wrap stuff that people use to cover pools. Even during the coldest winter days, the pond water is still close to 70 degrees. Her tropical fish and turtles are still doing great with this setup 3 years later.