VIVOHOME Electric 220W 4500GPH Submersible Water Pump for Koi Pond Pool Waterfall Fountains Fish Tank and Aquarium

I have a large water feature and my pump went out. After searching the internet, this pump stood out as the lowest cost option. My current pump is rated at about 3800GPM, while this pump is rated at 4800GPM. Some of the 1 star reviews complained about low flow, but if you understand these high volume pumps, they are not designed to maintain high flow, under high head pressures (10 feet-ish), which could be the reason for some of those reviews. Since this pump cost about 25% less than the closest challenger, I opted for the added GPM, in case it underperformed. I installed the pump a week ago, and it is operating great. The flow is more than my previous pump, so I would say their rating is accurate. It might help to have the flow/head charts in the Amazon details. Can't rate the longevity yet, since it's only been a week

Nice - lays sideways - powerful- long chord - repairable

I have a 5,000 gallon pond with lots of grass and fish and ducks. I have this pump pumping to a multi stage filter system. This pump moves some serious water. Hadn’t had any issues yet. I think it’s worth it for the price. The reason for 4 stars, I had to buy a hose separate.

Purchased in 2022, for my biggest "Honey I have an idea" project to date; a 1000 gal Koi pond and diy 50 gal can filter. Here in NC, the first winter got pretty cold, so I took it out and only ran the aerator, but it only froze at the edges. Since then it's been running 24/7, minus the twice a year I take it out to clean, which is super easy, with no issues. I used a 50 gallon can, for the filter, and then have a triple waterfall back to the pond. This pump moves the water at a fantastic rate, and I can't even hear it, unless I am listening for it. They say the test of pond water quality are how happy your fish are... Well my Koi surprised me by hatching babies in 2023 and 2024. I'd certainly say that this pump has helped make that happen. Actually ordering a second unit to help keep the growing fish family happy. I definitely recommend.

I got this pump to replace a Aquascape aquasurge 5000 making a funny noise (purchased by the previous home owner only 3 years ago) and this VivoHome pump simply does not work - a 'specialist' blamed it on the piping not matching, which I doubt to be the case.Positively, I was able to connect the check valve without the help of the outflow tube this pump comes with so not buying additional 'tubes and pipes' - anyway, as I said, the pump did not work so my research continues as to why I have these problems with the original pump.Check the pictures in case the dimensions help: outflow connecter length: 5 inches, large end: 2 inches (1.75 inches inside) and small end: 1.25 inches (did not measure it inside since had no usage for me).This pump is way lighter than the original pump mentioned earlier and I took it apart to check it inside: I simply could not open to check the impeller despite trying many times - might be a problem with this pump (as you find with many items made in China) or will all of them. I have no problem with my original pump in checking the impeller but not the engine apparently encased in resin - everything to make it difficult for the buyer and push you to throw more money into buying a new one, right?Amazon prime membership always helps in returning my items via excellent customer service which I highly recommend.

Has better head pressure than advertised. I run a 3/4" corrugated hose from the pump to the waterfall. A total of 30 feet run and 8 foot height. Cannot rate longevity or power consumption since I have not had it long at all. Pond capacity is 2900 gallons.

Works great. Very strong for my pond waterfall.

Installed this in my koi pond. The pump is submerged about 4 feet under water and pumps up to the filter box about 6 feet up. Even pumping up that high it's almost more than my filter box can handle. It's been running non stop for almost a year with no problems.