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"FishMate"
Pressure
filters
With a
unique Back Washing system (Models 10000
and larger)
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Three functions ...
Biological, Mechanical & UVC*
*most models
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More details about the filter inner
workings and back washing system -
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The pump sitting in the pond pushing water through the external filter* either up to a waterfall or directly
back into the pond. Drawing also shows the backwash hose onto the garden *the filter can either be buried up to the lid or simply
sit on the ground. |
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Aussie's observations
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Fishmate filters are suitable for:
Any pond where filtered water is required. In particular when water
is to be pumped to a higher level such as a waterfall or feature. We
recommend a
gravity
filter when Koi or turtles are present. |
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What we liked: In
particular the back wash system on 10000 and larger models.
The clear water guarantee on UVC models.
The lowest profile
filter on the market, only 7cm above ground when buried. Spiral
water action over UV lamp to prolong interaction with the UV rays
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Great value for money.
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Less than ideal: The 2500 & 5000
models do not have a backwash system, if this is important look at
Laguna and
Oase
Less than ideal: Pressure filters in
general are not ideal for Koi or Turtles, the better option
would be a
gravity filter,
However, if a waterfall is in use
with a
single pump for both filtering and the waterfall, a pressure filter may be the best
option.
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Other filters of this type:
Oase
Filtoclear
Laguna
Pressure Flo Clarity
Claritec |
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Made in U.K.
3
year warranty |
Fishmate
2500 |
Fishmate
5000 |
Fishmate
10000
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Fishmate
15000
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Fishmate
30000 |
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Ideal flow through the filter |
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| Integrated UV-C
clarifier |
5 watt |
9 watt |
9 watt |
13 watt |
26 watt |
| Clear water Money back guarantee" on
UVC models |
Yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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UV lamp "on" indicator. |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Size
- Diameter x
Height cm |
24 x 2 8 |
24 x 2 8 |
28 x 44 |
28 x 44 |
28 x 44 (Two) |
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If canister is buried - how much shows above ground
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7cm |
7cm |
7cm |
7cm |
7cm |
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Number of foam filters |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Biological filter medium for micro-organism
growth |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Back washing system (single switch) |
no |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Power cord length (on UVC models) |
5m |
5m |
5m |
5m |
5m |
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Ideal hose size, (hose tail supplied) |
25mm |
25mm |
32mm |
32mm |
38mm |
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Suitable
pumps
(see list below) |
below |
below |
below |
below |
below |
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Max pump
pressure (see Tip 5) |
0.5 bar |
0.5 bar |
0.5 bar |
0.5 bar |
0.5 bar |
| National
warranty - Australia wide
(for more details)
excluding lamp |
3 years |
3 years |
3 years |
3 years |
3 years |
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Fish Mate
with UVC |
$249
2500 - UVC |
$329
5000 - UVC |
$495
10000 - UVC |
$598
1500 - UVC |
$1078
30000 - UVC |
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Fish Mate-Bio
No UVC
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$169
5000 - Bio |
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$298
15000 - Bio |
$596
30000 - Bio |
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Filter selection
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To choose the ideal filter for any pond you must
first know the correct environmental flow 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: Choose a filter from the chart below (Example if your pond
requires a flow through the filter of 4,500 litres per hour, the FishMate 15000
would give the best result)
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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
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FishMate size > |
2500 |
5000 |
10000 |
15000 |
30000 |
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flow |
800 |
1,200 |
2,500 |
3,000 |
6,000 |
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Ideal flow - See hint 4 below |
1,200 |
1,700 |
3,500 |
4,500 |
9,000 |
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Maximum flow - See hint 4 below |
1,600 |
2,500 |
5,000 |
6.000 |
12,000 |
Suitable pumps
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Fish Mate size > |
2500 |
5000 |
10000 |
15000 |
30000 |
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Most suitable pumps**
Assuming a waterfall is not over 500mm high or
the correct size hose is not longer than 3m
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Project
1200 |
Aquamax
2000
Project
2400
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Aquamax
3500
Project
4000 |
Aquamax5500
Laguna 6000
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Aquamax
12000
Laguna
11000 |
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What makes a pump that is
specifically designed for sending water to a filter (such as the pumps
above) superior to a multi purpose pump such as Pondmate
1) The cage design is turtle shell shaped to attract solids from 360
degrees 2) These pumps are designed to run 24/7 year after year
3) They have a vortex impeller capable of handling solids without blocking
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Other workable
pumps**
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Pondmate
1500##
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Pondmate
2400
Project
3000## |
Laguna - 3500#
Project
5000##
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Pondmate
6000
Stingray
6000 |
Pondmate
15000
Stingray 10000 |
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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.
# A little under size
for some pond sizes, but would work if the pond were smaller than the filters
maximum volume rating.
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This pump is a little too strong, unless a
waterfall over 1m is in place. However, you can never have too much pond flow, so, by
releasing water back into the pond through a "Tee" and flow valve added
circulation is provided for the pond. |
Clearwater
guarantee
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or your money back
Provided Fish Mate filters with UVC are operated in accordance with the
recommendations in the instructions supplied with the product, Pet Mate Ltd.
guarantee clear water visibly free from suspended algae. |
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High capacity
filter canisters
together with the unique multi-foam layout reduces cleaning by up to 3 times
compared to conventional filters. |
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How the UVC takes care of algae etc ..
For
detailed information |
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FAQ (frequently
asked questions |
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 Aussie's
additional thoughts
Tip 1: When calculating flow, always allow about
a 15% flow loss when a pressure filter is used.
Tip 2:
Place the pump at the opposite end of the pond to the water return, and in the
deepest part of the pond.
Tip 3:
Use a
powder to prime filter systems, a great way to hasten biological activity.
Interpet Bio start .
Tip 4: 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
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"
with a valve (tap), added
circulation is provided for the pond.
Tip 5: Pump - maximum pumping head. The pump supplying the filter must
not have a pumping head exceeding 5m (0.5 bar) for the 2500 & 5000 models. Head over
5m could damage the filter and could even burst the container. On the other hand
a pump with inadequate head may not provide enough flow through the filter
In a nut shell ....The height difference
between the filter lid and a pressure free outlet must not exceed 5metres (0.5
bar). So if the filter was mounted 1m above the pond surface, the pump must not
have a maximum pumping height in excess of 6m. Or if mounted 2m above the
surface of the pond, the pump must not have a maximum pumping height in excess
of 7m.
There is however another factor in head
calculations if long hose lengths are used, see "Friction loss in hose" under
How to choose your pump / filter
if your hose will be more than 3m.
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