Tadpole Pump Pre-Filters / Small Pond Filters
by Emperor Aquatics

Excellent Pre-Filters for Many Submersible Pumps on the Market / Submersible Filters for Small Ponds

The Tadpole Filter has two very important uses. 

#1 -- You can use the Tadpole as a PreFilter to any submersible pump that can be rigged to accept flex hose at it's water intake port.  3 different sizes of Tadpole Filters are available and each has a different size flex hose fitting (barb) already attached.  No matter what size your pond is - if you have a submersible pump that needs protecting - the Tadpole Pre-Filter is perfect for that. 

#2 -- You can use the Tadpole as a Mechanical / Biological Filter for very small ponds.  Ponds up to 300 gallons can benefit from its filtering capabilities. 

If you also need an ultraviolet water clarifier (also called sterilizer or "UV") and your pond is less than 1500 gallons may we suggest the Tadpole UV Filter System that contains a submersible 25 watt UV light!  Click HERE to see replacement filter pads that are available for this product.

Here's how the Tadpole Filter works:

You hook it up to the intake end of your submersible pump.  As it pulls water through the sides of the filter the padding inside traps dirt and debris.  This protects the pump and prolongs its life.  In the diagram on the left you can see it pull water through and pushes cleaner water through the outlet of the pump, through the hose and up to an external Ultraviolet Water Clarifier. 

Please note: The pump and UV pictured are sold separate and not included in the price of the Tadpole Filter.