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product_id: 4478033
title: "TetraPond Debris-Handling Pump Energy Efficient and UL Listed"
brand: "tetra"
price: "$445"
currency: MXN
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/4478033-tetrapond-debris-handling-pump-energy-efficient-and-ul-listed
store_origin: MX
region: Mexico
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# Energy efficient 4,000 gal capacity Debris handling TetraPond Debris-Handling Pump Energy Efficient and UL Listed

**Brand:** tetra
**Price:** $445
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌊 Dive into effortless pond care!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** TetraPond Debris-Handling Pump Energy Efficient and UL Listed by tetra
- **How much does it cost?** $445 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/4478033-tetrapond-debris-handling-pump-energy-efficient-and-ul-listed)

## Best For

- tetra enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tetra brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Experience durability with a wear-resistant motor featuring an anti-corrosive ceramic shaft.
- • **Perfectly Sized:** Ideal for ponds up to 4,000 gallons, ensuring a perfect fit for your aquatic paradise.
- • **Power Your Oasis:** Transform your pond into a stunning waterfall or stream effortlessly.
- • **Clog-Free Innovation:** Enjoy hassle-free maintenance with a large basket that minimizes blockages.
- • **Eco-Friendly Efficiency:** Save on energy bills with a pump designed for optimal performance.

## Overview

The Tetra Pond Debris-Handling Pump is a continuous-operation pump designed for powering pond waterfalls and streams. It features a rugged impeller capable of handling debris up to 1/4 inch, ensuring clog-free performance with minimal maintenance. Energy-efficient and UL listed, this pump is built with a wear-resistant motor and is suitable for ponds up to 4,000 gallons.

## Description

Product Description          The Tetra Pond Debris-Handling Pump provides clog-free performance for pond filters, waterfalls or streams. It features a pre-filter cage that prevents leaves, sticks and other large debris from entering the unit, and also protects fish from the pump’s impeller. This powerful, energy-efficient and UL listed pump is engineered for continuous operation and can handle debris up to 1/4 inch in diameter – allowing you to clean your pond, not your pump! This pump is engineered to circulate large volumes of pond water without clogging, which allows the pump to operate for long periods of time without any maintenance. Water, dirt and debris are drawn through the quarter-inch holes in the large pre-filter cage that surrounds the pump. Pond water with dirt and debris are pumped to an external filter for removal or directly to a waterfall or stream. Since 1951, Tetra has developed the world’s most comprehensive body of fish food knowledge, and fishkeeping enthusiasts have looked to the brand for products and solutions that add ease and beauty to their home. Whether you're an experienced hobbyist or just starting out, Tetra has everything you need – from a large variety of quality fish food and innovative equipment to test kits and decor.             .com          Clog-Free PerformanceThe TetraPond Debris Handling Pump provides clog-free performance for power filters and waterfalls. This energy efficient pump is engineered for continuous operation and can handle debris up to ¼ inch in size—allowing you to clean your pond, not your pump! Max Flow Max Pumping Height Pond Size DHP 3600 3690 GPH 11.4 Feet Up to 3000 Gallons DHP 4200 4235 GPH 13.1 Feet Up to 4000 Gallons How It WorksTetraPond DHP pumps are engineered to circulate large volumes of pond water without clogging. This allows the pump to operate for long periods of time without any maintenance. Water, dirt, and debris are drawn through the quarter inch holes in the large pre-filter cage that surrounds the pump. The pre-filter cage prevents leaves, sticks, and other large debris from entering the pump. It also protects the fish from the pump’s impeller. The open-face impeller allows debris up to 1/4 in. in diameter to pass through the pump without clogging. The pond water with dirt and debris are pumped to an external filter for removal or directly to a waterfall or stream.Flow PerformanceDetermine how high you waterfall will be from the pond surface. The higher the top of the waterfall is from the pond surfaces, the less flow will result. Take a look at the charts below for the approximate waterfall effect the DHP pumps will create at various pumping heights.   Click to Enlarge Debris-Handling TechnologyRugged Debris Handling Pump impeller can pass 1/4 in. debris without clogging Large basket minimizes blockage and maintenanceEnergy-efficient unidirectional impeller and motorWear-resistant and anti-corrosive ceramic shaft for longer lifeEpoxy encapsulation protects motor from water intrusionOutlet size fits tubing 1-1/2 inches or 1-1/4 inches in internal diameter15 foot electrical cord120 VAC, 60 HzPond TipsPond Circulation: Choose a pump that will circulate 100% of the pond volume in one or two hours. More circulation will result in better pond conditions.Filters: Be aware that filters reduce the flow to waterfalls and streams. The image on the left shows water pumped at three feet without any filter restriction, while pumping at three feet with a TetraPond pressure filter reduces flow by about 45%.

## Features

- CONTINUOUS-OPERATION POND PUMP: For powering pond waterfalls and streams with rugged debris-handling impeller that can pass debris up to 1/4 inch in diameter
- CLOG-FREE PERFORMANCE: Large basket minimizes blockage and maintenance
- ENERGY EFFICIENT: Unidirectional impeller and motor
- WEAR-RESISTANT: Motor has anti-corrosive ceramic shaft for longer life
- SIZED FOR YOUR POND: For ponds up to 4,000 gallons

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Tetra
- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Product Dimensions:** 13.15"L x 10.5"W x 8.63"H
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Item Weight:** 14 Pounds
- **Maximum Lifting Height:** 15 Feet
- **Voltage:** 120 Volts (AC)
- **Style:** Above Ground
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00046798265702

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bought one last summer.  Performs as advertised all season.  Removed for Winter.
*by R***N on May 27, 2019*

Works as advertised. Much better than the old sump pumps we previously used. Had required no unclogging for weeks in a messy pond. Pumping rise is about 5-6 feet to waterfall. Good flow, no problems so far. Never clogged. I disassembled it in the fall of 2019. Didn't really need to, but I wanted to see what was in there. It was pretty clean.Once it got a small rock in the impeller. I cleared that jam and it worked again. Nice.9/3/2021. The motor froze up, with water having gone through the shaft seal. It's done! I'll need a new pump. This one was trouble free while it was up and running, one jam up, easily cleared. It ran great for 3 seasons, rarely even shut it down. Decent pump for the money, but reading some other reviews, it seems that it's a gamble on how long the pump will last.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best pump I've ever bought!
*by N***D on March 15, 2024*

This pump was the 3rd one I had tried in my small backyard pond. The first two lasted only about two years and had to be frequently cleaned. The Tetra pump was purchased in March 2018 and is still going strong after 6 years. This is even with me not taking great care of it. It went non-stop this winter. I cleaned out the filter box and filter in August. Today is the first time I have cleaned the filter pad since August and the waterfall still had a great flow of water in spite of the pond being full of leaves. I do not recommend this kind of abuse of the Tetra but promise you cannot go wrong purchasing it. It is EXCELLENT!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful, tough pump
*by J***E on July 23, 2014*

Very powerful and efficient pump. I had to replace my pathetic old pump/filter combo (endless clogging, no power) so decided to upgrade and go with a separate pump and filter system for my fish pond. I hoped to use this pump first to clear out the 8 years of much and sludge accumulated in my pond that made the water a dirty mess, and it worked perfectly. It can pump out pretty large pieces of detritus, and when larger stuff clogs the intake vents (and the flow slows), I found if I turn off the power, there is a brief back flow of water from the filter that pushes the clogs off the vents! Then I can start the pump again. I haven't had this long but am very impressed and happy with how it works.Also.......... The third day after I set the system up, I was away for several hours and came back to find the hose popped off on the filter and almost all the water was gone from the pond (2" left for the fish!). The pump was squealing like mad - it isn't supposed to run without water. I have no idea how long it was running without water, but after filling the pond quickly, I turned it back on, and..... it has been working perfectly for several days! This is a tough pump!!!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Tetra Pond Debris-Handling Pump, Energy Efficient, UL Listed, Up to 4,000 gallons
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*Last updated: 2026-02-22*