Submersible pond pumps are the lifeblood of your pond. 

Having a good dependable pond pump will keep your water flowing through your pond filter and water features.

There are many different makes and models of submersible pond pumps.  They also come in many different sizes and ratings.  Some of the different makes and models include Pondmaster, Little Giant, Cal Pump, Laguna, Tetra, Beckett, Fish Mate, Quiet One, and Savio.

Personally the only ones that I use are the Mag Drive pumps by Pondmaster.  I can't say enough good things about them.  They run 24/7 during the pond season and I have only had to replace the impeller in each of them in the 15 plus years that I have had them.  The impeller is the only moving part. No seals to worry about, and no lubricant that may contaminate the water.  They all come with a nice long electric cord with different ratings of gallons pumped per hour.

Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that there aren't other good ones on the market, however from my experience with them, you can't go wrong.  They're durable, quiet, and efficient.

Why Submersible Pond Pumps?
They're easy to use and hook up.
Out of sight, which helps keep your pond looking good.
Helps keep things quiet. Once you submerge they, you can't hear them.
Easier to hook up to any submersible water filter you may have.

Things To Consider About Submersible Pond Pumps

When you're ready to purchase your pump, make sure you get the size that you need.  While I can't tell you exactly what size to get, I can tell you that I have about a 3000 gallon pond and have been using a 1200 gallon per hour pump for many years without a problem.

Make sure you have an outlet within reach without using an extension cord.

Below is a picture of a typical Pondmaster Mag Drive Pump.

PondMaster Mag Drive Submersible Pond Pump

They Are Strong & Dependable And Will Last For Many Years!

Submersible pond pumps are rated for the amount of water it can move per hour.  The bigger your pond is, the bigger the pump you will want to get.  These pumps are like the energizer bunny, they just keep on going and going.  Bob

Be sure to hook up your pumps correctly when installing a pond filter or water feature of some kind.  For example, you would hook a piece of tubing from your pond filter to the intake of the pond pump, and then you can hook another piece of tubing from the outtake of the pump to make your waterfall.

Every once in a while your pond pump can get clogged up with algae. It's very easy to just unscrew a couple screws and pull it out.  Very simple.