{"product_id":"fluval-max-flo-9000-waterfall-filter-pump","title":"Fluval Max-Flo 9000 Waterfall \u0026 Filter Pump 9000L\/h","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFluval Max-Flo 9000 Waterfall \u0026amp; Filter Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful submersible pond pump designed for \u003cstrong\u003epond filtration systems, waterfalls, streams and watercourses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivering a maximum flow of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e9,000 litres per hour\u003c\/strong\u003e with a maximum head height of \u003cstrong\u003e3.7 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Max-Flo 9000 provides strong, continuous water circulation for garden ponds and fish ponds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a conventional clean-water pump, the Max-Flo is designed to handle pond water containing suspended debris. Its solids-handling design allows suitable particles to pass through the pump and be transported towards an external pond filter, where the debris can be captured and removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum flow rate of \u003cstrong\u003e9,000L\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum head height of \u003cstrong\u003e3.7m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80W power consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles solids up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for pond filtration systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for waterfalls, streams and watercourses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully submersible pond pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolids-handling design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps transport suspended debris towards the pond filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge protective outer strainer cage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge intake surface helps maintain good water flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for continuous pond operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for freshwater garden and fish ponds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 metre power cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerful Pond Filter Pump\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFluval Max-Flo 9000\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly well suited to supplying an external pond filtration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts design allows moderately debris-loaded pond water to be drawn through the pump and delivered to the filter. Suitable suspended particles can therefore be transported away from the pond and into the filtration system rather than simply collecting around a fine pump pre-filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the Max-Flo 9000 an excellent choice for \u003cstrong\u003efish ponds\u003c\/strong\u003e, where reliable circulation and effective movement of waste towards the filtration system are important for maintaining good water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Waterfalls \u0026amp; Streams\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fluval Max-Flo 9000 is also designed for \u003cstrong\u003ewaterfalls, streams and watercourses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith up to \u003cstrong\u003e9,000L\/h of maximum flow\u003c\/strong\u003e, it can provide substantial water movement for a variety of pond features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember that the advertised 9,000L\/h represents the pump's \u003cstrong\u003emaximum flow rate\u003c\/strong\u003e. The actual flow reaching your waterfall or filter will decrease as pumping height and system resistance increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactors that can reduce flow include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical pumping height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHose length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHose diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBends and fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePond filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterfall height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best performance, use appropriately sized pond hose and avoid unnecessary restrictions in the plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSolids-Handling Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Max-Flo 9000 is designed to handle suspended solids of up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts outer strainer cage helps prevent larger material from reaching the impeller while allowing smaller particles to pass through the pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen connected to an external pond filter, this allows suitable debris to be transported towards the filtration system where it can be captured and removed during filter maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild a Complete Pond Filtration System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Max-Flo 9000 can form the circulation component of a complete pond filtration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pump moves water from the pond to an appropriately sized external filter, where mechanical and biological filtration can take place before the filtered water is returned to the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be paired with a suitably sized \u003cstrong\u003eFluval Pressure-Flo Pond Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a \u003cstrong\u003eFluval Jet Clear water clarifier\u003c\/strong\u003e can be incorporated where additional assistance with green pond water is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Max-Flo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waterfall \u0026amp; 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