{"product_id":"pond-one-claritec-uv-c-pressurised-filter","title":"Pond One ClariTec UV-C Pressurised Filter","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePond One ClariTec UV-C Pressurised Pond Filter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePond One ClariTec UV-C Pressurised Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e combines mechanical and biological pond filtration with an integrated UV-C clarifier in one complete unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than buying a separate pond filter and UV clarifier, the ClariTec gives you both in a single system designed for garden ponds and outdoor fish ponds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater is pumped through the ClariTec, where filter media captures waste and provides biological filtration while the integrated UV-C helps control the free-floating algae responsible for green pond water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply Fish stocks four sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClariTec 3000 UV – 9W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClariTec 5000 UV – 9W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClariTec 10000 UV – 13W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClariTec 15000 UV – 13W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe important part is choosing the model based on \u003cstrong\u003eyour fish load, sunlight and actual pump flow\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than simply matching the number on the filter to the litres in your pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a ClariTec?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ClariTec makes sense when you want:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical pond filtration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiological pond filtration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated UV-C clarification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp controlling green pond water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge internal filter-media capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single filtration unit rather than separate filter and UV units\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple sizes for different pond requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplaceable filter media and spare parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's particularly useful for Goldfish ponds and other outdoor fish ponds where waste production is higher than in a decorative water feature with very few fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does the Filter Actually Do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ClariTec tackles three different parts of pond filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanical Filtration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter sponges physically trap:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish waste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant debris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine particles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUneaten food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspended organic material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helps prevent waste from simply circulating around the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBiological Filtration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filter media also provides surface area for beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bacteria form part of the pond's biological filtration system and help process waste produced by fish and decomposing organic material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is why we don't recommend constantly stripping every filter sponge completely clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour filter isn't just catching dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's also supporting a living biological system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUV-C Clarification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated UV-C exposes pond water to ultraviolet light as it passes through the filtration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly useful for controlling the microscopic free-floating algae responsible for \u003cstrong\u003egreen pond water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ClariTec therefore gives you both filtration and UV clarification in the same system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich ClariTec Size Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most important section on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePond One gives \u003cstrong\u003ethree different pond-size recommendations for each filter\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on how demanding the pond is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClariTec 3000 UV – 9W\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,000L\/hr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.5L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV-C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended pond sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightly stocked ornamental pond:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3,000L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical pond with plants and average fish stocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1,500L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavily stocked pond or high sunlight exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e750L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClariTec 5000 UV – 9W\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,000L\/hr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.5L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV-C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended pond sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightly stocked ornamental pond:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5,000L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical pond with plants and average fish stocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2,500L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavily stocked pond or high sunlight exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1,200L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClariTec 10000 UV – 13W\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10,000L\/hr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27.5L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV-C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended pond sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightly stocked ornamental pond:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10,000L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical pond with plants and average fish stocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5,000L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavily stocked pond or high sunlight exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2,500L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClariTec 15000 UV – 13W\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15,000L\/hr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.5L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV-C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended pond sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightly stocked ornamental pond:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15,000L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical pond with plants and average fish stocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7,500L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavily stocked pond or high sunlight exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3,700L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClariTec Size Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eMax Flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eTypical Fish Pond\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eHeavy Stock \/ High Sun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClariTec 3000 UV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e3,000L\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1,500L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e750L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClariTec 5000 UV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e5,000L\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2,500L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1,200L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClariTec 10000 UV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e10,000L\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e5,000L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2,500L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClariTec 15000 UV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e15,000L\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e7,500L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e3,700L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't Assume “ClariTec 5000” Means a 5,000L Fish Pond\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is probably the biggest mistake we'd like customers to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ClariTec 5000 may be suitable for an ornamental pond of around 5,000L with few fish and relatively low sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e mean we'd automatically put the same filter on a heavily stocked 5,000L Goldfish pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish produce waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore fish means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore faeces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore ammonia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore organic material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater demand on mechanical filtration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater demand on biological filtration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunlight also matters because ponds receiving significant direct sun can experience much stronger algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo when choosing a filter, tell us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePond volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate number of fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmount of sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePump being used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand we'll help work out which model makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExample\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine you have a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2,500L Goldfish pond\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ClariTec 3000 might sound close because the numbers seem similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Pond One only rates the ClariTec 3000 for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1,500L under typical fish-pond conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ClariTec 5000 is rated around \u003cstrong\u003e2,500L for a typical pond\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if that same 2,500L pond were heavily stocked or receiving lots of sunlight, we'd seriously consider moving up again to the \u003cstrong\u003eClariTec 10000\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is why pond filtration should be sized around the actual pond rather than the model name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Pump Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ClariTec does not contain the pump that moves pond water through the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll need a separate pond pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply Fish stocks options including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/simplyfish.store\/products\/pond-one-pondmaster-mk-ii\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePond One Pondmaster MK II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/simplyfish.store\/products\/pond-one-mantaray-filter-pump?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=f13937831\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePond One MantaRay Filter Pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe important number is the \u003cstrong\u003eactual flow arriving at the ClariTec\u003c\/strong\u003e, not simply the maximum flow printed on the pump box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePump flow decreases when water has to travel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUphill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough long hoses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough narrow hoses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround bends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough fittings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough filtration equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePond One's Head-Loss Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePond One provides some useful rules of thumb when estimating how much resistance your plumbing creates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a guide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery 1 metre of pipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately equivalent to \u003cstrong\u003e10cm additional head height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReducing the hose diameter by one size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately equivalent to \u003cstrong\u003e1 metre additional head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery 90° bend:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately equivalent to \u003cstrong\u003e1 metre additional head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery 45° bend:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately equivalent to \u003cstrong\u003e50cm additional head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is why a pump rated at 5,000L\/hr doesn't necessarily deliver 5,000L\/hr by the time the water actually reaches the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBigger Hose Is Usually Better\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the easiest ways to unnecessarily reduce pond-pump performance is using hose that's too small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarrow hose creates significantly more resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your pump and filter support a larger hose diameter, we'd generally favour using it rather than immediately reducing everything down to the smallest hose that physically fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat helps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserve pump flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce unnecessary resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprove filtration performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce the amount of work the pump needs to do\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the plumbing as simple and unrestricted as practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClariTec vs ClearTec\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two Pond One products sound similar but do very different jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePond One ClearTec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003estandalone UV-C clarifier\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose ClearTec if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou already have a good pond filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou already have a suitable pump\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou mainly want to add UV-C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen water is your primary problem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePond One ClariTec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete pressurised pond filter with integrated UV-C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose ClariTec if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need pond filtration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want mechanical filtration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want biological filtration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou also want UV-C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're setting up or upgrading the main pond filtration system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've already got excellent filtration and just want UV, buying an entire ClariTec probably isn't necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need both filtration and UV, \u003cstrong\u003eClariTec is the more complete solution.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWill ClariTec Fix Green Water?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated UV-C is designed to help control the microscopic free-floating algae that makes pond water look green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs water passes through the unit, the UV-C affects the suspended algae and the filtration system can then help remove that material from the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, UV-C isn't a solution for every algae problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt won't simply eliminate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eString algae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHair algae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanket weed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae growing over rocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae attached to pond liner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae growing on waterfalls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebecause that attached algae isn't travelling through the UV chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your pond looks like green soup, UV-C is particularly relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've got long strings of algae attached to everything, that's a different problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Is My Pond Green?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon contributors include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh nutrient levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverfeeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy fish stocking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish waste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecaying leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSludge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsufficient filtration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited plant competition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoor pond maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClariTec can deal with filtration and free-floating algae, but we'd still address the wider pond environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't install a $700 filter and then keep dumping enormous amounts of food into an overloaded pond full of rotting leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Do I Set It Up?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA basic system looks like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePond → Pump → ClariTec → Return to Pond\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact layout depends on your pond and plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic installation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork out your pond volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the appropriate ClariTec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a suitable pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the filter securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the pump to the filter inlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse appropriately sized pond hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep hose runs as short and direct as practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid unnecessary bends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the filter outlet back to the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart the pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck all plumbing carefully for leaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm good water flow through the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperate the UV-C according to Pond One's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Should I Put It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the filter somewhere:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessible for maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose enough to minimise unnecessary hose length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere plumbing can be routed safely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere water returning from the filter can easily reach the pond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't bury or position the filter somewhere that turns routine maintenance into a major excavation project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf servicing the filter is annoying, there's a good chance it won't get serviced often enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Often Should I Clean It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere isn't one perfect schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance depends heavily on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePond plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves and debris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeason\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePump flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring spring and summer, a heavily stocked pond may load the filter considerably faster than a lightly stocked ornamental pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns it may need attention include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcessive waste buildup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirty filter media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeclining water clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreasing pressure\/restriction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoor overall filtration performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't wait until virtually no water is moving through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't Sterilise All the Filter Media\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen cleaning the ClariTec, remember that the filter media isn't just collecting dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also supports beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur goal is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemove excessive waste while preserving established biological filtration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid repeatedly cleaning every piece of media until it looks factory-new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd don't replace every filter sponge at the same time unless there's a specific reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePond One sells replacement ClariTec sponges, so individual media can be replaced when genuinely worn or required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIf You've Cleaned the Filter Heavily\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've significantly cleaned or replaced biological filter media, we'd keep a closer eye on water quality afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducts such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/simplyfish.store\/products\/pond-stability-500ml\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePond Stability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e can also be used to help establish biological filtration in new or disrupted pond systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut bacteria products don't replace:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppropriate filter sizing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood water flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensible stocking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDoes the UV-C Bulb Need Replacing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUV-C lamps gradually lose useful UV output with operating time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lamp may still visibly illuminate while producing less effective UV-C than when it was new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo if the filter is mechanically clean and flowing properly but green-water control has become noticeably weaker, check:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUV lamp age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUV operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz sleeve cleanliness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePump flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePond conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erather than immediately assuming you need a larger filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClean the UV Quartz Sleeve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UV lamp is separated from the pond water by a protective quartz sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time that sleeve can develop:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral deposits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine organic buildup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf enough material accumulates, less UV-C can reach the passing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect and clean the sleeve periodically according to Pond One's maintenance instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDo I Still Need Water Changes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good filter does not turn your pond into a completely closed ecosystem requiring no maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiltration helps process and capture waste, but nutrients can still accumulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the pond, ongoing maintenance may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartial water changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemoving leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemoving sludge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrimming plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning pumps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning filter media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitoring fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControlling feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of the ClariTec as a major part of pond maintenance — not a replacement for maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSimply Fish Recommends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ClariTec is exactly the kind of pond product where \u003cstrong\u003egoing purely by the model name gets people into trouble\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you tell us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I've got a 5,000L Goldfish pond, so I'll grab the ClariTec 5000.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eour next question is going to be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“How many fish are in it?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a lightly stocked ornamental pond, that may be fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an average fish pond, Pond One rates the ClariTec 5000 for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2,500L\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a heavily stocked or high-sun pond, that rating drops to only about \u003cstrong\u003e1,200L\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat difference is huge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur preference with pond filtration is to give ourselves \u003cstrong\u003esome headroom\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than buying a filter that's already working at the absolute limit from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople add more fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey feed more in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves fall into the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pond rarely becomes cleaner and less demanding over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo if you're sitting between two models, we'd generally lean toward the larger filtration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClariTec 3000 UV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,000L\/hr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV-C Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.5L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19–37mm \/ ¾\"–1½\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV Cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Pond Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight ornamental: 3,000L\u003cbr\u003eTypical fish pond: 1,500L\u003cbr\u003eHeavy stocking\/high sun: 750L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClariTec 5000 UV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,000L\/hr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV-C Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.5L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19–37mm \/ ¾\"–1½\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV Cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Pond Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight ornamental: 5,000L\u003cbr\u003eTypical fish pond: 2,500L\u003cbr\u003eHeavy stocking\/high sun: 1,200L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClariTec 10000 UV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10,000L\/hr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV-C Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27.5L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19–37mm \/ ¾\"–1½\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV Cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Pond Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight ornamental: 10,000L\u003cbr\u003eTypical fish pond: 5,000L\u003cbr\u003eHeavy stocking\/high sun: 2,500L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClariTec 15000 UV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15,000L\/hr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV-C Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.5L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19–37mm \/ ¾\"–1½\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV Cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Pond Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight ornamental: 15,000L\u003cbr\u003eTypical fish pond: 7,500L\u003cbr\u003eHeavy stocking\/high sun: 3,700L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Pond One ClariTec?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a pressurised pond filtration system combining filter media with an integrated UV-C clarifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include UV-C?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All four Simply Fish ClariTec variants include UV-C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include filter media?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Pond One supplies filter media with the ClariTec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a pond pump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. You need a suitable separate pump to move water through the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich ClariTec do I need for a 2,500L pond?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt depends on stocking and sunlight. Pond One rates the ClariTec 5000 at around 2,500L for a typical pond, while a heavily stocked 2,500L pond may justify moving to the ClariTec 10000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with Goldfish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. When keeping fish, use Pond One's typical or heavily stocked pond ratings rather than simply using the maximum ornamental-pond rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes ClariTec help green water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The integrated UV-C is designed to help control suspended green-water algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it remove string algae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot directly. Attached algae doesn't normally pass through the UV chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClariTec or ClearTec?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClariTec provides filtration plus UV-C. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/simplyfish.store\/products\/pond-one-cleartec\"\u003eClearTec\u003c\/a\u003e is a standalone UV-C clarifier for ponds that already have suitable filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pump should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatch the pump's actual delivered flow to the requirements and maximum flow of the selected ClariTec. Allow for head height, hose length, bends and hose diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the pump be too powerful?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Don't exceed the filter's specified maximum flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does my pump deliver less flow than the number on the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHead height, long plumbing, narrow hose and bends all create resistance and reduce actual flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I clean the filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs required based on fish load, feeding and debris accumulation. Reduced flow and heavy waste buildup are good indicators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I replace all the filter sponges when cleaning it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Replace worn media as required rather than automatically replacing all established biological media at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the UV lamp need replacing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Effective UV-C output declines with operating time even if the lamp can still visibly illuminate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the ClariTec without switching on the UV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe filtration and UV perform separate functions. Follow Pond One's instructions for operation and UV use for your particular installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a ClariTec mean I never need to clean the pond?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. You still need sensible feeding, debris removal, pump\/filter maintenance and general pond care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/simplyfish.store\/blogs\/news\/spring-pond-care-nz\"\u003espring pond care blog post\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for some helpful tips to get your pond ready for the warmer season!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua One","offers":[{"title":"ClariTec UV-C 3000 9W","offer_id":42143092899917,"sku":null,"price":349.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ClariTec UV-C 5000 9W","offer_id":42143092932685,"sku":null,"price":419.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ClariTec UV-C 10000 13W","offer_id":42143092965453,"sku":null,"price":479.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ClariTec UV-C 15000 13W","offer_id":42871451877453,"sku":null,"price":599.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/93046_1.jpg?v=1759282824","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/pond-one-claritec-uv-c-pressurised-filter","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}