Manta Submersible Pumps Designed for fountains, waterfalls and smaller ponds Ideal for drainage and cleanouts, the low suction point suits low head applications and fits with 90% of water feature systems. Its energy-efficient magnetic drive technology makes it perfect for fountains, waterfalls, and ponds while an upright design and compact footprint is great for skimmer and Pond Free installations. The asynchronous drive motor enables control with a variable speed controller (not included). Featuring a vortex impeller passing solids up to 0.25" Pumps From Half Off Ponds Manta Add to Cart Aqua Pulse Buying Options Pond Pulse Add to Cart Piranha Add to Cart Aqua Pulse Inline Add to Cart Hydroflow Add to Cart Customer Reviews 3.8 out of 5 stars 45 4.3 out of 5 stars 82 4.4 out of 5 stars 125 3.8 out of 5 stars 40 4.2 out of 5 stars 2 3.8 out of 5 stars 22 Price $132.76$132.76 — $280.00$280.00 $299.00$299.00 $210.67$210.67 $120.00$120.00 Type Submersible Submersible Submersible Submersible External Submersible Motor Style Asynchronous Asynchronous Asynchronous Direct-Drive Direct-Drive Asynchronous Ideal Application Low Head Small to Medium Ponds All Pond Sizes In Skimmer or Waterfall Well High-Head; waterfalls Pools, Spas, and Ponds In-Pond Use Gallon Per Hour Range (GPH) 1200-4100 550-15000 3000-15000 3000-10500 2000-5500 1200-5000 Variable Speed Compatibility ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✔ Overheating Shutoff Protection ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Designed for 24-hour use ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ The Different Types and Their Motor Styles TypesSubmersible: Being fully submersed is a must with a submersible pump. Placing the pump in a skimmer is not required but highly recommended for extra protection and reduced maintenance. External: Best positioned away from the pond. These external pumps produce higher pressure and can pull water from multiple locations and work well with larger pressure filters.Motor StylesDirect-Drive: Great for higher head applications. Handle larger solids and are easier to maintain. Mag-Drive: Perfect for fountains and smaller water features with lower head. Extremely energy-efficient and quiet.Asynchronous: Hybrid between direct-drive and mag-drive with magnetized impellers. More head than mag-drive and better efficiency than direct-drive. Pump Specs and Flow Charts Previous page Next page