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"Bio Steps 10"
Gravity Filter
Biological
& Mechanical filtration (Great for Koi)
More than one can be joined
together to increase capacity
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Showing BIOmatt pads (snap on lid removed for photo)
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Eight separate foams
3x Black
(Course)
2x Green (medium)
2x Blue (fine)
1x Grey (Extra fine)
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Special note... Now only made in black (green has been
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Features of
Biosteps Filter:
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State of Art Progressive
Filtration.
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Supplied with sufficient volume
of Matala® filtermedia with progressive
densities.
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Filter design enhances growth of
different ecological communities of bacteria and
planktonic organisms that will colonies
different sections of the filter.
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Cross-Flow Pattern: Traps more
dirt at high flow rates without plugging.
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Built-In overflow safety.
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Easy maintenance.
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Sloped bottom with extra sink at
outlet for easy draining.
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Modular design allows for future
expansion.
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Rugged construction.
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High capacity mechanical / biological flow through with multi chamber
filters for clear ponds.
Ponds can be effected
by various factors such as unconsumed fish food, decomposing vegetation and
fish waste. If these pollutants are allowed to accumulate, in time they will
become harmful to your fish. The use of a biological filter will remove
these toxins (nitrate, ammonia) and provide good quality water with the
additional benefit of reducing algae growth.
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are two types of filtration action in every bio-filter.
Mechanical filtration. At the top of each filter is a foam set, these foams physically strain the water removing particles of fish
waste and debris from the water.
Biological filtration Helpful bacteria to grow on
the mat's surface. The bacteria absorbs the
pollutants within the pond water and neutralise ammonia and nitrite deposits
then recycles the pollutants to nitrate which is a natural plant food. |
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Aussie's observations
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Suitable for: Any pond
without a waterfall or if with a waterfall if the filter is placed at the top
so water can gravity feed from the filter |
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What we liked: Great value for money. Very well made,
excellent quality. It has many of
the features of more expensive filters including a high outlet so
half the filter can be buried if needed, provided the cleaning drain
outlet is not used. |
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Less than ideal: Based on the price
point, not much. the features match the price. |
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Other products of this type:
Oase Biotec
Fishmate
Blagdon Minipond |
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Bio Steps 10
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UV-C clarifier |
Optional |
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Dimensions Length x Width x Height
(mm) |
580 x 370 x 500 |
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Filter mats
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8x BIOmatt's (details below*) |
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Inlet hose tails
supplied |
25, 32 & 38mm |
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Outlet |
55mm (Suitable for 50mm PVC plumbers pipe)
and 50mm hose tail for spiral hose |
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Cleaning drain tap |
Yes |
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Warranty |
2 year |
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Biosteps 10 Filter |
$479 |
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Rural W.A, QLD
and all of N.T.(Box is Big) |
$509 |
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Biosteps 10 filter with Biosteps 18 watt UV clarifier>> |
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**Optional
Pondmaster 36watt UVC
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$249 |
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*Eight separate foams each 390 x 3200 x 40mm - 4x Black
(Course), 2x Green (medium) 2x Blue (fine)
and 1x Grey (Extra fine) for a total of 20m² of surface area
**We are not comfortable with the standard Biosteps 18 watt UVC that is offered
by the importer. We
would prefer to see this UVC externally mounted in-line so a bypass can
run about half the water through the UV using a "Y" fitting and then
rejoining the main hose with another "Y" See below for alternatives. |
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Filter selection
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To choose the ideal filter for any pond you must
first know the correct flow through the filter to maintain ideal water quality
for your pond. (Please remember that the pond size alone
does not determine the filter or pump size without first taking into account the
many environmental and physical factors)
3 ways to get help
to establish flow
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Fill in
one of our
e-mail help forms and let us do all the calculations for you
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Give us a call 1800 607 388 for expert
advice
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Do it yourself and use our quick reference
flow calculator for rough
estimate
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Step one: Establish the
required flow through the filter keeping in mind waterfall** height if any, or
long hose**
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Step Two: Refer to the chart to below to
see if this filter is suitable for the flow you require.
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Step Three: Choose a pump, they are listed below in order of quality and
suitability
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Recommended flow
through the filter - litres per hour
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Maximum flow - See hint 3 below |
7,000 |
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Ideal flow - See hint 3 below |
4,500 |
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Minimum flow |
2,500 |
Suitable pumps
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Most suitable pumps:
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Oase
Aquamax 3500
Oase Aquamax
5500
Laguna 6000
Project EasyJet 5000 |
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Other
workable pumps.
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Laguna 3500
Project EasyJet 4000
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**Special
note, if using a waterfall or a long hose between pump and filter the pump
will need to be larger to allow for the reduced flow caused by the
head (pumping height, and/or hose length) If in doubt
Fill in
one of our
e-mail help forms and let us do all the calculations for you. |
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 Aussie's
additional thoughts
Tip 1: Place the pump
at the opposite end of the pond to the water return, and in the deepest part
of the pond.
Tip 2: Interpet offer a
chemical to prime filter systems, a great way to hasten biological activity.
Pond Bio start
Tip 3:
If in doubt always choose a pump with less than the
maximum recommended flow. Within
reason the slower the water passes over the UV lamp and through the filter the
better the result. However, you can never have too much
total pond flow, so, by having a slightly oversize pump and
releasing water directly back into the pond or on to a feature or waterfall through a
"Tee" or "Y"
with a flow valve, added
circulation is provided for the pond.
Tip 4:
If a rigid outlet tube is to be used for outlet, use 50mm class 9 plumbers PVC. Run a Stanley
knife around the inside edge of the pipe to remove any burs before pushing
it on. Otherwise cheat and heat it slightly with a cigarette lighter or
similar.
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