---
product_id: 2284054
title: "Tetra Water Garden Pond Pump, 1000 GPH, Powers Waterfalls, Filters and Fountains for Ponds 500 To 1000 Gallons"
brand: "tetra"
price: "VT31027"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Tetra"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2284054-tetra-water-garden-pond-pump-1000-gph-powers-waterfalls-filters
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
---

# Energy efficient Magnetic drive 3-Year warranty Tetra Water Garden Pond Pump, 1000 GPH, Powers Waterfalls, Filters and Fountains for Ponds 500 To 1000 Gallons

**Brand:** tetra
**Price:** VT31027
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌊 Dive into serenity with the ultimate pond pump!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tetra Water Garden Pond Pump, 1000 GPH, Powers Waterfalls, Filters and Fountains for Ponds 500 To 1000 Gallons by tetra
- **How much does it cost?** VT31027 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Customizable Fit:** Select the perfect size for your unique pond.
- • **Eco-Friendly Choice:** Save on energy bills while enjoying your pond.
- • **User-Friendly Setup:** Includes adapter for easy installation.
- • **Powerful Performance:** Effortlessly powers waterfalls, filters, and fountain heads.
- • **Transform Your Backyard:** Create a stunning water feature with ease!

## Overview

The TetraPond Water Garden Pump is a magnetic drive pump designed to power waterfalls, filters, and fountain heads in your backyard pond. It is energy efficient, UL listed, and comes with a 3-year limited warranty, ensuring reliable performance. The pump includes an adapter for 1" ID and is easy to set up, making it a perfect choice for pond enthusiasts.

## Description

Great ponds start with Tetra products! We have everything you need to set up and maintain a beautiful pond, including water pumps and filters, pond accessories and décor, lighting and equipment, and fish nutrition and water care products. The Tetra Pond Water Garden Pump transforms ordinary ponds into beautiful water gardens, pumping up to 1,000 gallons per hour of water into your pond. From waterfalls to filters and fountainheads, you can add beautiful water features with this easy-to-install pump. Plus, you have the freedom to control the flow. The closer your pump is to the water surface, the stronger the flow will be. Bring your vision to life with the Tetra® Pond Water Garden Pump.

Review: Great value pump for the pond or aquaponics hobbyist - I actually haven't plugged this in yet, so I don't even know if this specific unit works. However, I have been using TetraPond pumps since the spring of 2012 in my backyard aquaponics system. They have been very reliable and I haven't had one fail yet. I shut down my system in the winter but I have run pumps continuously from late April through late November. I have both smaller and larger pumps than this one, but I specifically bought the 325 GPH pump as I'm going to set up a solar heating system and need a pump to circulate the water through it. I want to run higher temperatures in the aquaponics system to increase fish growth rate. A few reminders: First, as you increase the pressure head ie. the vertical distance that you want to pump the water, the flow rate drops off. They show on the packaging how much flow is lost per vertical distance. This must be taken into account when you're choosing a pump. As an example, if you need 325 GPH of water flow, you would need a larger pump to achieve that flow rate if your pressure head is a foot or more. Second, the plastic hose adapter should be handled carefully so you don't snap it off accidentally. It hasn't happened with any of these pumps, but I have a different brand where it happened. It is, after all, plastic. When you place a hose over it, try to gently slip it on. What I've found helpful is to gently heat the end of the hose with a lighter to soften the plastic hose so it will slip over the adapter easily. Once the hose cools, it will stay put, though you should slip a stainless steel hose clamp over the hose/adapter to ensure it stays in place. Lastly, I run my pumps in an aquaponics system and it can handle uneaten food and solid fish waste easily without getting plugged. However, I keep the tanks covered with tarps to block out a lot of light so no algae grows in my system, and also netting to prevent leaves and other debris from falling into the tank, and also to prevent fish from jumping out! This means that I don't usually have problems with anything solid plugging the pump. If you plan to use this pump for an outdoor pond, remember that plugging of the pump can be an issue. I think they sell pre-filters to help with this but you'll have to do your own research on that. Good luck!
Review: Excellent pump - Excellent pump1900 is strong enough as OYO pump 3500 which was broken down twice.

## Features

- WATER GARDEN POND PUMP: Powers waterfalls, filters and fountain heads in extra-large outdoor ponds 500 to 1000 gallons.
- ADAPTER INCLUDED: Includes an adapter to fit tubing 1 ¼ inch in diameter.
- POWERFUL: Max head height 14.7 feet.
- CAPACITY: This pump flows up to 1,000 gallons per hour.
- TETRA PRODUCT: You can trust your pond to Tetra products.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002RBGFA4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #15,555 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #84 in Water Garden & Pond Pumps |
| Brand | Tetra |
| Brand Name | Tetra |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,911 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 3 Years |
| Flow Rate | 16.67 Gallons Per Minute |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00046798265887 |
| Included Components | See label |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 6.48"L x 4.25"W x 5.35"H |
| Item Type Name | Tetra Pond Garden Pump |
| Manufacturer | TetraPond |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 26588 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 3 year limited warranty |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Maximum Lifting Height | 7.1 Feet |
| Model Number | AQ-26588 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 6.48"L x 4.25"W x 5.35"H |
| Product Style | Submersible |
| Specific Uses For Product | Pond maintenance, Pond decoration |
| Style | Submersible |
| UPC | 046798265887 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Tetra
- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Style:** Submersible
- **Product Dimensions:** 8"L x 6.25"W x 8.88"H
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Maximum Flow Rate:** 31.67 Gallons Per Minute
- **Maximum Lifting Height:** 7.1 Feet
- **Voltage:** 120 Volts
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00046798265887

## Images

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![Tetra Water Garden Pond Pump, 1000 GPH, Powers Waterfalls, Filters and Fountains for Ponds 500 To 1000 Gallons - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511CDxuqmWL.jpg)
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## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is approximate maximum depth for outlet?  Thanks.**
A: I'm not sure that I fully understand you question and so to answer I'll tell you what I've done. The pump itself is approximately 9.5" high. The top part being the outlet pipe. I've set the pump on the bottom of the pond which is 22" deep. I have attached to the outlet pipe a hose that leads the water up to my waterfall which stands about 5' above the outlet pipe. My pond holds approximately 750 gals and the pressure from the pump is more than adequate. Hope that helps.

**Q: What is the size of the output nipple?**
A: I am rather certain it is 1".  I am assuming you are referring to the thread size.  Again I believe with good comfidence it is 1: NPT.  Although an assortment of barbed nipples comes with the pump.  I used 1" corrugated hose to service my old fashioned cast iron hand pump at the top of my spillway barrel.  The pump supplies so much water that I had to dial it down to the minimum setting!

**Q: Does this pump have an inlet to connect to a water supply to use it for an outdoor water fountain?**
A: no, not really it is intended to be an in-pond pump not an external pump, so the pump sits in the water submerged.

**Q: How noisy is this unit, anyone know?   If I was to run this in my backyard for 24 hrs, would it disturb my neighbors and I in the night?  
Thanks.**
A: Hello. We have been running it 24 hours. and our BR window is about 20 yards away. We do not notice the pump noise.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value pump for the pond or aquaponics hobbyist
*by B***R on March 9, 2015*

I actually haven't plugged this in yet, so I don't even know if this specific unit works. However, I have been using TetraPond pumps since the spring of 2012 in my backyard aquaponics system. They have been very reliable and I haven't had one fail yet. I shut down my system in the winter but I have run pumps continuously from late April through late November. I have both smaller and larger pumps than this one, but I specifically bought the 325 GPH pump as I'm going to set up a solar heating system and need a pump to circulate the water through it. I want to run higher temperatures in the aquaponics system to increase fish growth rate. A few reminders: First, as you increase the pressure head ie. the vertical distance that you want to pump the water, the flow rate drops off. They show on the packaging how much flow is lost per vertical distance. This must be taken into account when you're choosing a pump. As an example, if you need 325 GPH of water flow, you would need a larger pump to achieve that flow rate if your pressure head is a foot or more. Second, the plastic hose adapter should be handled carefully so you don't snap it off accidentally. It hasn't happened with any of these pumps, but I have a different brand where it happened. It is, after all, plastic. When you place a hose over it, try to gently slip it on. What I've found helpful is to gently heat the end of the hose with a lighter to soften the plastic hose so it will slip over the adapter easily. Once the hose cools, it will stay put, though you should slip a stainless steel hose clamp over the hose/adapter to ensure it stays in place. Lastly, I run my pumps in an aquaponics system and it can handle uneaten food and solid fish waste easily without getting plugged. However, I keep the tanks covered with tarps to block out a lot of light so no algae grows in my system, and also netting to prevent leaves and other debris from falling into the tank, and also to prevent fish from jumping out! This means that I don't usually have problems with anything solid plugging the pump. If you plan to use this pump for an outdoor pond, remember that plugging of the pump can be an issue. I think they sell pre-filters to help with this but you'll have to do your own research on that. Good luck!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent pump
*by M***Y on April 6, 2026*

Excellent pump1900 is strong enough as OYO pump 3500 which was broken down twice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tetra is built to last. This pump works very well.
*by J***M on July 21, 2025*

We have used Tetra brand for years. Now my Mom has a home with a pond and I needed a pump that would stay put and not fall over with our winds. This one is heavy enough to stay upright and not fall over. Easy to rinse the inside filter out. Quiet and easy to install.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-06*