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BioFalls® Filters

Aquascape BioFalls® provide biological filtration and help create a beautiful, low-maintenance water garden.

Understanding Biological Pond Filtration

BioFalls® Filters

Biological filters are positioned to create the beginning of the waterfall in your pond. The filter uses bacteria to break down pond wastes, converting them into less harmful compounds that can be used as aquatic plant fertilizers. Water enters the biological filter from the skimmer via flexible pipe located near the base of the unit. The water then flows from the bottom to the top of the filter, traveling through filter media housed inside the unit. The filter media helps with the removal of fine to medium-sized particles.

As the biological filter fills, it overflows and cascades over its waterfall lip, cascading down rocks that have been set to create a beautiful, natural-looking waterfall. The waterfall creates aeration for your pond, assisting in the circulation and health of the water. Aquascape BioFalls® Filters range in size and can filter ponds up to 10,000 gallons. For larger ponds, multiple biological filters can be incorporated into the design.

Read “What You Need to Know About Pond Filtration” to learn more about the role biological filtration plays in an ecosystem pond.

Features of the Signature Series BioFalls® Filters

Signature Series 2500 and 6000 BioFalls®

Signature Series BioFalls Cutaway

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Reversible Waterfall Lip

Reversible waterfall lip provides the option of using a natural stone spillway

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Removable Rock Tray

Removable rock tray holds rocks, plants, and gravel, helping to naturalize the filter into the landscape

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Filter Media Net

BioFalls Filter Media Net (BioBalls sold separately*)

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Corrosion-resistant Hardware

Corrosion-resistant, non-cross-threading hardware stands up to the elements

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Biological Filter Mats

Two Poly-Flo ESA biological filter mats provide 50% more surface area than traditional filter mats

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Multiple Plumbing Opitons

Two bulkhead ports provide multiple plumbing options

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Support Rack

Filter support rack ensures evenly distributed water flow through filter mats and provides structural strength to the walls of the filter

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Circular Shape

Circular shape provides maximum strength and makes it easy to camouflage into the landscape

Signature Series 1000 BioFalls®

Signature Series BioFalls 1000 Cutaway

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Filter Media Net

BioFalls Filter Media Net (BioBalls sold separately*)

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Biological Filter Mats

Two standard biological filter mats


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Optional BioBalls Filter Media

BioBalls Filter Media supports effective biological filtration by providing textured surface area for beneficial bacteria to grow and colonize. BioBalls are sold separately and can be purchased here.

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Optional Rock Tray

Rock tray (sold separately) can hold rocks, plants and gravel, helping to naturalized the filter into the surrounding landscape. The rock tray is sold separately and can be purchased here.

BioFalls® Applications

Aquascape BioFalls can be buried in the ground to create the beginning of a stream or raised to create the start of a beautiful waterfalls. The top of the filter can be filled with aquatic plants or accent stones, allowing the BioFalls to be completely camouflaged into the landscape.

Compare BioFalls® Filters

Signature Series 1000 BioFalls Pond FilterSignature Series 2500 BioFalls Pond FilterSignature Series 6000 BioFalls Pond FilterSignature Series 6000 BioFalls Pond Filter with 3" Bulkhead
Signature Series 1000 BioFallsSignature Series 2500 BioFallsSignature Series 6000 BioFallsSignature Series 6000 BioFalls (3" Bulkhead)
Item Number99774090202931929384
Filters Ponds up to1,000 gal / 3,800 L2,500 gal / 9,500 L6,000 gal / 22,700 L6,000 gal / 22,700 L
Pump Flow Rateup to 3,000 GPH / 11,400 LPHup to 5,000 GPH / 18,900 LPHup to 15,000 GPH / 56,800 LPHup to 15,000 GPH / 56,800 LPH
Spillway Width15 inches21.5 inches28 inches28 inches
Bulkhead PortSingle 2 inchDual 2 inchDual 2 inchDual 3 inch
Fittings Included1.5" PVC slip and 1.5" kink-free insertTwo 2" PVC slipTwo 2" PVC slipTwo 3" PVC slip
Rock TrayOptional
Filter Mats2 Included2 Included2 Included2 Included
BioBalls (qty)Optional (Holds 100)*Optional (Holds 200)*Optional (Holds 400)*Optional (Holds 400)*
Filter Media Nets1 Included2 Included3 Included3 Included
Dimensions17.5 x 20.5 x 17 inches (LxWxH)24 x 29.5 x 20 inches (LxWxH)40 x 45 x 29.5 inches (LxWxH)40 x 45 x 29.5 inches (LxWxH)
WarrantyLimited LifetimeLimited LifetimeLimited LifetimeLimited Lifetime
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*BioBalls not included

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