Waterco Aquabiome Filter Waterco Aquabiome Filter
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The Waterco Aquabiome filter is designed for ponds, water gardens and aquaculture systems. It provides mechanical and biological filtration in a single housing. Its ability to support dense populations of nitrifying bacteria and its reliability and easy maintenance, makes Aquabiome especially suitable for high density recirculation systems.
Effective
Excellent Nitrification and Mechanical filtration
Efficient
Hydraulically efficient filter design, balanced slotted laterals to maximize water flow and filtration.
Durable
Corrosion resistant and UV stabilised for outdoor installation.
Air-Backwash
Air assisted hydraulic backwash, saving time and water.
Superior Quality
Aquabiome fibreglass filters embody the latest in fibreglass winding technology.
Technical Specifications
Aquabiome ASM400 ASM600 ASM900
Nominal Diameter mm/inch 400 / 16 600 / 24 900 / 35
Filter Surface Area m2 / ft2 0.13 / 1.4 0.3 / 3.2 0.64 / 7.15
Media Volume litres/gallons (US) 43 / 11.3 117 / 30.9 303 / 80
Media Weight kg/lbs 21.5 / 47.4 58.5 / 128.9 151.5 / 334
Biofilter Surface Area m2/ft2 47.3 / 509 128.7 / 1385 333.3 / 3588
Inlet/Outlet Connections 40mm/50mm 1 1/2”/(EU) 40mm/50mm 1 1/2”/(EU) 50mm/63mm 2”/(EU)
Min - Max Flow Rate
Litres per minute 52 - 101 120 - 226 255 - 509
m3/hr (1000L per hour ) 3.1 – 6.1 7.2 – 13.5 15.3 – 30.5
gpm (US gallon per min) 13.7 – 26.7 31.7 – 59.7 67.4 – 134.5
Max Pond Size litres/gallons(US) 13,000L/3,434 36,000L/9,500 90,000L/24000
Feed Rate kg / lbs per day 0.32 / 0.71 0.9 / 1.98 2.4 / 5.29
Total Ornamental Fish weight*kg/lbs 10.7 / 23.6 30 / 66.1 80 / 176.4
Total Aquaculture Fish weight*kg/lbs 32 / 70.5 90 / 198 240 / 529
Tank Diameter mm / inch 421 / 16.5” 622 / 24.5” 923 / 36.3”
Overall Height mm / inch 856 / 33.7” 880 / 34.6” 1115 / 43.9”
Valve Size mm / inch 40 / 1 1/2” 40 / 1 1/2” 50 / 2”
Bed Depth mm / inch 290 / 11.4” 360 / 14.2” 440 / 17.3”
* Maximum fish stocking weight depends on the percentage of body weight fed daily.
- Ornamental fish weight based on feeding rate of 3% of body weight.
- Aquaculture fish weight based on feeding rate of 1% of body weight.
Aquabiome ASM600 requires 58.5kg of Waterco Bio-Mec Bead Media
Aquabiome ASM900 requires 151.5kg of Waterco Bio-Mec Bead Media
The Waterco Aquabiome filter is designed for ponds, water gardens and aquaculture systems. It provides mechanical and biological filtration in a single housing. Its ability to support dense populations of nitrifying bacteria and its reliability and easy maintenance, makes Aquabiome especially suitable for high density recirculation systems.
Effective
Excellent Nitrification and Mechanical filtration
Efficient
Hydraulically efficient filter design, balanced slotted laterals to maximize water flow and filtration.
Durable
Corrosion resistant and UV stabilised for outdoor installation.
Air-Backwash
Air assisted hydraulic backwash, saving time and water.
Superior Quality
Aquabiome fibreglass filters embody the latest in fibreglass winding technology.
Technical Specifications
Aquabiome ASM400 ASM600 ASM900
Nominal Diameter mm/inch 400 / 16 600 / 24 900 / 35
Filter Surface Area m2 / ft2 0.13 / 1.4 0.3 / 3.2 0.64 / 7.15
Media Volume litres/gallons (US) 43 / 11.3 117 / 30.9 303 / 80
Media Weight kg/lbs 21.5 / 47.4 58.5 / 128.9 151.5 / 334
Biofilter Surface Area m2/ft2 47.3 / 509 128.7 / 1385 333.3 / 3588
Inlet/Outlet Connections 40mm/50mm 1 1/2”/(EU) 40mm/50mm 1 1/2”/(EU) 50mm/63mm 2”/(EU)
Min - Max Flow Rate
Litres per minute 52 - 101 120 - 226 255 - 509
m3/hr (1000L per hour ) 3.1 – 6.1 7.2 – 13.5 15.3 – 30.5
gpm (US gallon per min) 13.7 – 26.7 31.7 – 59.7 67.4 – 134.5
Max Pond Size litres/gallons(US) 13,000L/3,434 36,000L/9,500 90,000L/24000
Feed Rate kg / lbs per day 0.32 / 0.71 0.9 / 1.98 2.4 / 5.29
Total Ornamental Fish weight*kg/lbs 10.7 / 23.6 30 / 66.1 80 / 176.4
Total Aquaculture Fish weight*kg/lbs 32 / 70.5 90 / 198 240 / 529
Tank Diameter mm / inch 421 / 16.5” 622 / 24.5” 923 / 36.3”
Overall Height mm / inch 856 / 33.7” 880 / 34.6” 1115 / 43.9”
Valve Size mm / inch 40 / 1 1/2” 40 / 1 1/2” 50 / 2”
Bed Depth mm / inch 290 / 11.4” 360 / 14.2” 440 / 17.3”
* Maximum fish stocking weight depends on the percentage of body weight fed daily.
- Ornamental fish weight based on feeding rate of 3% of body weight.
- Aquaculture fish weight based on feeding rate of 1% of body weight.
Aquabiome ASM600 requires 58.5kg of Waterco Bio-Mec Bead Media
Aquabiome ASM900 requires 151.5kg of Waterco Bio-Mec Bead Media
