GCTek PondKeeper Pond Filter for Water Gardens
The GCTek PondKeeper Pond Bead Filter handles mechanical and biological filtration in one pressurized tank, filled with GC Tek's own PondKeeper media. It comes in four sizes for water gardens and smaller ponds up to 1,500, 2,500, 5,000 and 10,000 gallons. Every PondKeeper now ships with a 2 HP Media Agitator, the LP (Lower Profile) option and a heavier-duty spring check valve as standard.
• Four Sizes: 1.25 to 4.0 cu ft of PondKeeper media for ponds up to 10,000 gallons.
• 2 HP Media Agitator Standard: Now mounted at a lower height, so it is easier to hide.
• Lower Profile Standard: All PondKeeper filters now come with the LP option as standard equipment.
• Heavier-Duty Spring Check Valve: Upgraded for 2024.
• Easy Plumbing: 1.5″ valve openings with 2″ unions.
Which PondKeeper Pond Bead Filter By GCTek Do I Need?
PondKeeper 1.25
1.25 cu ft of media for ponds up to 1,500 gallons. 16.5″ × 36″.
PondKeeper 1.75
1.75 cu ft of media for ponds up to 2,500 gallons. 19.5″ × 37″.
PondKeeper 2.50
2.50 cu ft of media for ponds up to 5,000 gallons. 21.5″ × 39.5″.
PondKeeper 4.0
4.0 cu ft of media for ponds up to 10,000 gallons. 24.5″ × 42.5″.
PondKeeper Pond Bead Filter Sizing
| Model | Media | Max Pond Size | Size | Valve Openings |
| PondKeeper 1.25 | 1.25 cu ft | 1,500 gal | 16.5″ × 36″ | 1.5″ with 2″ unions |
| PondKeeper 1.75 | 1.75 cu ft | 2,500 gal | 19.5″ × 37″ | 1.5″ with 2″ unions |
| PondKeeper 2.50 | 2.50 cu ft | 5,000 gal | 21.5″ × 39.5″ | 1.5″ with 2″ unions |
| PondKeeper 4.0 | 4.0 cu ft | 10,000 gal | 24.5″ × 42.5″ | 1.5″ with 2″ unions |
Included With Every GCTek PondKeeper Filter
- 2 HP Media Agitator
- Heavy-duty spring check valve
- 2″ unions on the 1.5″ valve openings
- Multiport valve with backwash, bypass to waste, recirculate and rinse settings
- Pressure gauge to check how dirty the filter is
- Sight glass to see when backwashing is done
Before You Order a GCTek PondKeeper Filter
- Size by pond volume: 1.25 for up to 1,500 gal, 1.75 for up to 2,500 gal, 2.50 for up to 5,000 gal and 4.0 for up to 10,000 gal.
- Bigger pond or heavier fish load? The GC Tek AlphaONE and GC Tek AquaBead go up to 10.0 cu ft for ponds up to 25,000 gallons.
- Want it preplumbed? Ask us about the PondKeeper complete systems with pump and UV.
- Not sure which size fits your setup? Contact us with your pond size, pump and pipe size and we will help you choose.
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