Tetra GreenFree Ultraviolet Pond Clarifier, 5-watt

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About This Item

Details

  • Helps combat heavy algae blooms in ponds and water gardens for a clean, green-free finish.
  • Comes with a UV bulb that can last for up to 11 months.
  • The included stainless-steel insert helps increase UV exposure.
  • Designed for ponds that can hold up to 1,800 gallons.
  • Can help remove full bloom in up to 8 days.

Questions & Answers

10 Customer Questions


Can this be used for 200 gallon ponds, or is it too powerful?

Answer by ChewyApr 27, 2019
The 5 Watt clarifier is for ponds up to 660 gallons, the 9 Watt is for ponds up to 1800 gallons, the 18 Watt is for ponds up to 4400 gallons, and the 36 Watt is for ponds up to 8800 gallons.

Neither one of us can tell if the UV light is on through the window. How will we be able to even tell if it is burned out? Night or day, no light.

Answer by ChewyMay 10, 2021
If the unit is fully installed, endcap screwed on tight, and the light window does not appear to be a lavender color in pitch darkness, then yes, you may have an issue. If that is the case, try a different outlet of course, check to make sure the bulb is staying connected and not loose. If there are no improvements, then please contact customer service.

How do you install the Tetra GreenFree Ultraviolet Pond Clarifier?

Answer by ChewyApr 10, 2020
Installation instructions come with the unit. You need a submersible pump inside the pond, and tubing that attaches to the pump to the UV inlet. Additional tubing will also attach to the outlet and return back to the pond. Install a submersible pump that will move half of your pond water through this UV every hour. We recommend installing it between the pump and the filter system, so the filter catches the dead and dying algae. It sits outside the pond, of course, and could be operated by itself with a separate pump.

Is this submersible?

Answer by ChewyAug 08, 2025
This product is not completely submersible. It is designed to be installed outside of the pond, with only the water inlet and outlet tubing connected to your pond or filtration system. The UV bulb and electrical components must stay dry and protected from submersion.

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43 Customer Reviews



Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Laura on Nov 2, 2025

Light

The UV light was supposed to last up to 6 months. However, it went out before the 2 month mark, and I messaged Chewy for either a refund or to send another. I chose

The UV light was supposed to last up to 6 months. However, it went out before the 2 month mark, and I messaged Chewy for either a refund or to send another. I chose to get another, and that one has gone out already too!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Dottie on Sep 23, 2025

Clear water!

We have been fighting algae every summer in our outdoor water feature.. about 60 gallons with 5 goldfish. We cleaned the small pond liner, refilled and replaced

We have been fighting algae every summer in our outdoor water feature.. about 60 gallons with 5 goldfish. We cleaned the small pond liner, refilled and replaced the fish. It has been several weeks of hot sunny weather and, for the first time, the water remains clear! Excellent addition to our water feature


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Bonnie on Nov 10, 2025

Reasonable uv option

This is a more agreeable option for my small pond and the bulbs are also easy to replace so I am very pleased with it. It did take a few weeks to get the green out

This is a more agreeable option for my small pond and the bulbs are also easy to replace so I am very pleased with it. It did take a few weeks to get the green out of my pond though.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Bryan on Aug 16, 2025

Pond box crystal clear in a few days

Have a small raised bed converted into a pond box (roughly 50 gallons). UV filter did exactly what its supposed to and left the once green water crystal clear by

Have a small raised bed converted into a pond box (roughly 50 gallons). UV filter did exactly what its supposed to and left the once green water crystal clear by day 3


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Pamela on Jun 26, 2025

WHAT A SAVINGS!

Needed a UV light FAST and leave it to CHEWY to have just what I needed. CHEWY is the ONLY place to get animal food, and now my pond equipment. THANK YOU CHEWY!

Needed a UV light FAST and leave it to CHEWY to have just what I needed. CHEWY is the ONLY place to get animal food, and now my pond equipment. THANK YOU CHEWY!


Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Henry on Jun 19, 2025

Not working

Been using these for over 25 years. The last couple seem to stop working after a few years. The last one I purchased in April 2024 just stopped working after 14

Been using these for over 25 years. The last couple seem to stop working after a few years. The last one I purchased in April 2024 just stopped working after 14 months


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Richard on Apr 14, 2025

As described

Everything was as described and worked as far as connections and the light. Only had it installed for one day and awaiting the water to clear up. It states it could

Everything was as described and worked as far as connections and the light. Only had it installed for one day and awaiting the water to clear up. It states it could take up to two to three weeks pending on how green the water is. We will see!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Ann on Aug 12, 2025

It was an exact replacement for a previous clarifier

Our pond cleared up soon after installation! Works great!

Our pond cleared up soon after installation! Works great!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Arlene on May 23, 2025

Algae Gone

After using different chemicals to get rid of algae , to no avail. This ultra violet clarifier worked immediately.

After using different chemicals to get rid of algae , to no avail. This ultra violet clarifier worked immediately.


Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Linda on Jun 3, 2025

Wrong size

The connection is located on the wrong size for our pond. Need to refund and reorder

The connection is located on the wrong size for our pond. Need to refund and reorder