Tetra Bio-Active Pressurized UV Filter BP1500, 26566
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Featuring advanced design Open-Profile Bio-Activators Back flushes easily!
Provides both Mechanical and Biological filtration
No More Messy Foam
A layer of bio-film containing beneficial bacteria will remain on the bio-reactors.
No need to replace the bio-activators.
9 ft.cord
A minimum of 2500GPH is required for back flushing.
Use pumps between 2,500 - 4,500 GPH
1 1/2" Recommended Tubing
2 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
The Filtration Process
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Water is pumped from pond
Water under pressure is forced into the bio-reactors which trap dirt and debris.
Beneficial
bacteria convert ammonia, which is harmful to fish, into nitrate, which
are consumed by aquatic plants. This is known as the Nitrogen Cycle.
Filtered water is forced up the center tube. (Optional UV)
Filtered water is returned to the pond
9ft. power cord on UV units.