 Fluidart Technologies has produced a filter that has incorporated both bead filtration and fluidized bed filtration in a single, compact, and reliable unit, with a concept so unique it was granted a Patent!
Housed in sturdy stainless steel, the Fluidbead Filter contains 4.0 cubic feet of media that outperforms industry standard for bead filters by over 450%.
The Fluidbead as shown here, can handle a wide variety of pond sizes from 1,500 to 7,000 gallons thanks to a variable flow rate of 30 to 80 gallons per minute. Flow rate is determined by pump size.
Cleaning the filter is an effortless task with just an easy movement of the handle to the backwash position. No more dirty sponges, mats or brushes to clean. Maintenance is a breeze.
The inner workings of the Fluidbead Filter are divided into two separate functions, working together.
The fluidized bed filtration in the lower part of the unit is in constant motion. This means it cannot channel or clog, and the nitrifying bacteria is being given a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients. Fluidized bed filtration has been in use for years in intensive aquaculture where the biofilters must perform to high standards in a confined area.
The floating beads in the upper part of the unit, create a bead pack that traps solids and particula before allowing water to pass back to the pond. By utilizing a smaller bead than conventional bead filters, the Fluidbead filter provides a larger surface area per cubic foot and gives more of a "polished" effect to the water.
- Space saving - only 18" footprint and 56" tall.
- Huge surface are (500-550) sq. ft. per cu. ft. contains 4.0 cu. ft of media.
- Comes with a multi-port valve that allows rinsing after backwash if desired and the ability to bypass the filter during times of treating the pond.
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