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Best Bead filters

Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 11:26 am
by bob1
Hi Which bead filter do you all recommend as the best
I want to add one on the skimmer line 4700Gall pond
main filter nexus 310

Re: Best Bead filters

Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:42 pm
by bicolormoth
i have a BioMax25 after an Ultrasieve 2 on my skimmer line. really happy with it & intend , when my budget allows , to be upgrading the 25 to a 50. (this is also on 5000g. alongside a nexus 200).

Re: Best Bead filters

Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 11:07 am
by bob1
what no comments ????

Re: Best Bead filters

Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 12:00 pm
by jeff b
I have a 3500 gallon pond, using an Aquadyne 2.2b ( rated up to 6500 gallons). I can't remember now how many years I've had it .... but it's a brilliant bit of kit.

Re: Best Bead filters

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 10:38 pm
by Jules
Have to agree with Jeff, Aquadyne are an awesome filter. Fit a sieve before hand and takes most of the solids out and then you have crystal clear water. There is now a low wattage pump that also works well with these filters too.

Re: Best Bead filters

Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:56 pm
by oldgit
i too have an aquadyne and they are great.mine has vortex before it and has crystal clear water.only thing i really wish they had was a viewing window so i can sit there and watch things move around.
Another good bead filter and a little bit cheaper is the hybrid filter from Select.
you have just missed two 4.4 aquadynes go really cheap on ebay they are good for 12000gals

Re: Best Bead filters

Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 4:11 pm
by MattCarp
I have the Aquadyne 2.2b and never had any problems only really clear water. Only thing is the pump running costs. Costs around £600 a year to run the pump I have on it. What pump are you refering to Jules as I need a new pump.
Matt

Re: Best Bead filters

Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 8:10 pm
by Jules
Matt go visit Drew at Koi Waterlife centre.
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Jules