AquaForte Ultrabead Filters
AquaForte Ultrabead Filters Model size and pond volume handling on drop down menu.
Specifications:
Most compact pond filter on the market
Fine mechanical and biological filtration in on
Easy to install
Very easy to rinse, without dirtying your hands
All models have a 2” multi-port valve and a powerful blower.
UltraBead® filters are constructed from a high grade fibreglass according the highest drinking water standards and are absolutely safe for your fish.
There is a warranty period of 5 years on the valve and pipe system!
What are Bead Filters
Bead filters are closed (pressure) vessels filled with thousands of plastic beads. These beads are very close together and form a layer through which the water is forced by a pump. As a result, the dirt particles stick in the beads. If the filters are used for some time, the biofilm (the sticky layer) around the beads becomes thicker, so that finer and finer dirt is caught.
Both mechanical filtration and biological filtration take place in a bead filter. This is because useful bacteria stick to the beads and break down harmful substances such as ammonium, nitrite and nitrate. A bead filter can easily be operated manually using the six-way valve. This six-way valve can be used to set various functions, such as cleaning the filter.