Maturation of the Filter
Your multi-chamber box filter comes complete with mechanical and biological filter media. The filter foam acts as a mechanical barrier to pick up solids whilst
the plastic bio-media helps to develop ‘beneficial’ bacteria. These nitrifying bacteria help to convert harmful fish waste and other organic waste (ie, ammonia,
nitrite) into harmless nitrate. This ‘biological maturation’ process usually takes 6-8 weeks, but can be accelerated with bacterial filter products like Microbe-Lift
Superstart. It is recommended that you do not switch on your UVC during this period.
Maintenance
As the filter does it’s job the foam filters will block up reducing water flow. If the pond is very dirty then the foams may need cleaning every couple of days or
so at first.
Cleaning procedure:
Switch off any electrical items feeding or inside the pond (including the filter itself).
Take the foam filters out of the unit and carefully wash away any solids using a bucket of POND WATER. Once clean replace the foams back in position.
If your filter is ever taken away from the pond (ie-winter storage) then all of the filter media (foams and biomedia) must be thoroughly cleaned before
restarting. Your filter will then need to undergo the ‘maturation’ procedure phase as described above.
Filtration Spares and consumables
The filter is supplied with everything you need to get started (including filter media, UV bulb and quartz tube for the UV). Over time these parts may need
replacing and can be purchased from your retailer. The multi-chamber design of the unit means you are free to test other media types (Japanese matting,
porous media, etc) should you desire.
Periods of operation
Maintain filtration 24 hrs a day through the fish feeding season (typically early March-October when the water temperature is above 10 degrees C), but
preferably all year round. In the winter operating the pump and filter will maintain a background level of friendly bacteria in the filter and help prevent the
pond icing up in all but the severest weather conditions.
Limited Warranty
This product is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase for material or manufacturing defects. The guarantee covers the substitution
of defective parts. However, the guarantee is considered null and void in the case of improper use, improper handling or negligence on the part of the buyer.
The UV lamp is not guaranteed. If your filter fails please take it back to the retail outlet from where it was purchased. You will be required to take your
receipt/proof of purchase with you. This does not affect your statutory rights.
