Filtration Systems for Ponds up to 5500 gallons

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1. Most Economical
   • This option uses a skimmer installed outside the pond plus a waterfall filter
   • No plumbing visible in pond, good appearance
   • Pump can sit inside the skimmer
   • Approximate cost $559
     
   
   

   Hide This Box Atlantic Skimmer 8" Weir & LivingPonds Waterfall or Versatile Filter Show Item Details | Order: Skimmer, LivingPonds Waterfall, Versatile Filter Atlantic Skimmer Installed outside the pond, keeps pump and plumbing hidden for better appearance, easy cleaning, catches floating debris in basket and fine debris with fiber filter mat Submersible pump sits inside the skimmer or external pump can be used to pull water from skimmer Flow range of 1000 gph to 3500 gph Made of high molecular weight polyethylene LivingPonds Waterfalls Super strong injection molded housing Easy-clean settling cone and bottom drain allows complete cleaning of filter Includes fiber filter mat as well as Springflo bio ribbon Top inlet eliminates check valves 22" waterfall spillway LivingPonds Versatile Filter Super strong injection molded housing Easy-clean settling cone and bottom drain allows complete cleaning of filter Includes fiber filter mat as well as Springflo bio ribbon Top inlet eliminates check valves 2" Pipe Discharge Can be used with waterfall or pipe water back into pond Atlantic Skimmer 9 inch Weir, PS4500 Item Number: FSA010 Price: $179.00 ea. Model PS4500 Skimmer Weir Size: 8" Max pond area: 700 sq. ft. Pump range: 1000 - 3500 gph Made of high molecular weight polyethylene Includes: Basket, filter mat, lid, silicone And Savio LivingPonds Waterfall Item Number: FBS005 Price: $485.00 ea. Durable, precision injection-molded, non-collapsing housing. Top feed eliminates check valves. Easy-clean settling cone and bottom drain. Includes filter mat and Springflo filter media. 1-1/2 inch bottom drain. 1-1/2 inch Inlet. 30.5 inches tall, 23inches diameter (approx.). 22 inches Weir. For ponds up to 5000 gallons. 5 Year Warranty Or Savio LivingPonds Versatile Filter Item Number: FBS010 Price: $485.00 ea. Durable, precision injection-molded, non-collapsing housing. Top feed eliminates check valves. Easy-clean settling cone and bottom drain. Includes filter mat and Springflo filter media. 1-1/2” bottom drain. 1-1/2” Inlet. 30.5” tall, 23” diameter (approx.). 2" Outlet. For ponds up to 5000 gallons. 5 Year Warranty. Hide Details Hide This Box

   
   
2. Better Options
   • This option uses a skimmer installed outside the pond plus one or more external filters
   • Options with two filters allow you to place them side by side for wider waterfall or use separately for two waterfalls
   • No plumbing visible in pond, good appearance
   • Pump can sit inside the skimmer
   • Easy maintenance
   • Approximate cost range $745 to $870
     
     

   Hide This Box Savio Skimmer with a 16" Faceplate Show Item Details   |   Order This Item Installed outside the pond, keeps pump and plumbing hidden for better appearance, easy cleaning, catches floating debris in basket and fine debris with fiber filter mat, includes space for UV to be installed inside skimmer Submersible pump sits inside the skimmer or external pump can be used to pull water from skimmer Sturdy locking cover Flow range of 3500 gph to 8500 gph Super strong injection molded housing Savio Skimmer / Filter Base Unit Item Number: FSS005 Price: $410.00 ea. Removes up to 85% of debris before it sinks. Macro filtration traps large debris. Optional UV clarifier eliminates green water. Bio-Mechanical filtration maintains healthy living bacteria & polishes water. Sturdy locking cover. Bio-mechanical filter mat and frame. Spacious pump chamber. Mid-water intake option. Rugged leaf basket. External pump outlet. Injection molded housing. One-click locking weir for complete isolation. Can also be used as a stand alone filter for ponds up to 1000 gallons. Manufacturer's 5 year limited warranty Please note that the outlet holes are not cut. This will require the use of a hole saw or jigsaw. Illustrations showing installation information Hide Details And one of the following options Savio LivingPonds Waterfall Show Item Details | Order This Item LivingPonds Waterfalls Super strong injection molded housing Easy-clean settling cone and bottom drain allows complete cleaning of filter Includes fiber filter mat as well as Springflo bio ribbon Top inlet eliminates check valves 22" waterfall spillway Savio LivingPonds Waterfall Item Number: FBS005 Price: $485.00 ea. Durable, precision injection-molded, non-collapsing housing. Top feed eliminates check valves. Easy-clean settling cone and bottom drain. Includes filter mat and Springflo filter media. 1-1/2 inch bottom drain. 1-1/2 inch Inlet. 30.5 inches tall, 23inches diameter (approx.). 22 inches Weir. For ponds up to 5000 gallons. 5 Year Warranty Hide Details Savio LivingPonds Versatile Filter Show Item Details | Order This Item Super strong injection molded housing Easy-clean settling cone and bottom drain allows complete cleaning of filter Includes fiber filter mat as well as Springflo bio ribbon Top inlet eliminates check valves 2" Pipe Discharge Can be used with waterfall or pipe water back into pond Savio LivingPonds Versatile Filter Item Number: FBS010 Price: $485.00 ea. Durable, precision injection-molded, non-collapsing housing. Top feed eliminates check valves. Easy-clean settling cone and bottom drain. Includes filter mat and Springflo filter media. 1-1/2” bottom drain. 1-1/2” Inlet. 30.5” tall, 23” diameter (approx.). 2" Outlet. For ponds up to 5000 gallons. 5 Year Warranty. Hide Details Two (2) Atlantic 2500 FilterFalls & 1 box of SpringFlo Media in each Show Item Details | Order: FilterFalls, SpringFlo Bio Ribbon Atlantic 2500 FilterFalls Up-flow filter with 23" spillway Simplifies building waterfall Comes with fiber mat and mesh bag for Springflo bio-ribbon Fiber mat will require occasional cleaning Maximum flow of 6000 gph Atlantic BF2500 FilterFalls Item Number: FBA015 Price:  Free! ea. The Filterfalls is an up-flow filter. Water flows from the pump through the bulkhead fitting into the swirl chamber at the bottom of the filter enclosure; then through the grate and filter mat where solids are removed. Lastly, through the media bag and filter material, and out over the spillway.. Container is ruggedly built from high molecular weight polyethylene (.250 inch gauge). 37" inches L x 32 inches W x 21 inches H 23 inch Spillway Max. Flow: 6000 GPH Container Capacity - 45 Gallons Includes: 2 inch Bulkhead, Grate, Media Bags (for adding additional filter material such as Springflo Bio-Filter Media), and 25" diameter Filter Mat 2" FPT Inlet on left side facing spillway Installation Instruction And SpringFlo Bio Ribbon Item Number: FMS020 Price: $67.50 ea. Savio Springflo Bio-Filter Media is a polypropylene and calcium carbonate ribbon. The ribbon has an embossed diamond pattern that creates millions of dimples to rapidly secure and develop bacteria. It is easy to use and maintain, inexpensive, and resists channeling, clogging, and compaction in both up-flow and horizontal flow environments. Each box is enough to filter approximately 1000 gallons. Hide Details Medium Waterfall Tank & SpringFlo Bio Ribbon & 20 x 30 Filter Bag Show Item Details | Order: Tank, Ribbon, Bag Up-flow filter with 20” spillway Only needs cleaning twice a year when using No-Clog filter ribbon Flow range of 1,200 to 6,000 gph Simplifies building waterfall Medium Waterfall Tank Item Number: FBM020 Price: $129.00 ea. Our Waterfall Tanks are ideal for creating waterfalls. This unit can be partially buried in the ground or hidden within a rock waterfall. It creates a uniform sheet of water. The unit is open at the top, creating space for plant filtration. 1 1/2” Female Threaded Inlet Recommended pump size 1,200 – 6,000 gph Inlet is located near the bottom in the center of the back of the waterfall tank. 20" Wide Spillway And SpringFlo Bio Ribbon Item Number: FMS020 Price: $67.50 ea. Savio Springflo Bio-Filter Media is a polypropylene and calcium carbonate ribbon. The ribbon has an embossed diamond pattern that creates millions of dimples to rapidly secure and develop bacteria. It is easy to use and maintain, inexpensive, and resists channeling, clogging, and compaction in both up-flow and horizontal flow environments. Each box is enough to filter approximately 1000 gallons. And 20x30 Filter Bag Item Number: FMM030 Price: $7.99 ea. 1/8 inch mesh bag to hold loose type filter media to make it easier to clean. Hide Details

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3. Best Filtration
   • This option uses a skimmer installed outside the pond plus a pressurized filter that can be cleaned by opening a valve
   • Additional filtration included for koi ponds, ponds under trees, or other heavy organic loads
   • No plumbing in pond, good appearance
   • Pump can sit inside the skimmer
   • Filter can be placed remote from pond if desired
   • Best quality materials
   • Approximate cost $1,545

   Hide This Box Savio Skimmer with a 16" Faceplate Show Item Details   |   Order This Item Installed outside the pond, keeps pump and plumbing hidden for better appearance, easy cleaning, catches floating debris in basket and fine debris with fiber filter mat, includes space for UV to be installed inside skimmer Submersible pump sits inside the skimmer or external pump can be used to pull water from skimmer Sturdy locking cover Flow range of 3500 gph to 8500 gph Super strong injection molded housing Savio Skimmer / Filter Base Unit Item Number: FSS005 Price: $410.00 ea. Removes up to 85% of debris before it sinks. Macro filtration traps large debris. Optional UV clarifier eliminates green water. Bio-Mechanical filtration maintains healthy living bacteria & polishes water. Sturdy locking cover. Bio-mechanical filter mat and frame. Spacious pump chamber. Mid-water intake option. Rugged leaf basket. External pump outlet. Injection molded housing. One-click locking weir for complete isolation. Can also be used as a stand alone filter for ponds up to 1000 gallons. Manufacturer's 5 year limited warranty Please note that the outlet holes are not cut. This will require the use of a hole saw or jigsaw. Illustrations showing installation information Hide Details And an Ultima II Filter 6000 Show Item Details | Order This Item Filter can be buried Maximum flow of 7500 gph Clean by turning a valve Heavy duty construction Run pipe from filter to waterfall Ultima II Filter 6,000 Item Number: FBU020 Price: $1,220.00 ea. Aqua Ultraviolet presents the next generation of filters and the best tool for Koi ponds. The Ultima II is specifically engineered to meet the environmental demands of ponds.The lightweight media is designed for very high flow rates. There is a patent pending on this tubular media which has low head loss and a very high biofilm surface. The “Y” shape on the inside and wings on the outside affords a protective surface under backwashing and our patent pending backwash system will keep the media from clogging. The same properties have been added to this media in three different sizes with random lengths and diameters to avoid stacking. One cubic foot of Ultima II media is equal to 750 square feet of surface area. Cleaning the filter is done by internal jets. The Ultima II is also the ideal filter for aquariums where very high flow rates are desired. Very Heavy Flow Rate No Channeling Minutes to Backwash Heavy Fish Loads Compact Filter Can be Buried For Ponds up to 6,000 Gal. 22-1/2" dia. x 41" tall 2" FPT inlet and outlet Includes unions which make inlet and outlet 2" slip fitting. Minimum Flow Rate: for proper backwashing your pump should have enough pressure to be capable of pumping 3000GPH @10' of head. Maximum Flow Rate: 7500 GPH 1 Year Warranty Hide Details

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