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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®
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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®
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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
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| Signature Series 1000 BioFalls | Signature Series 2500 BioFalls | Signature Series 6000 BioFalls | Signature Series 6000 BioFalls (3" Bulkhead) | |
| Item Number | 99774 | 09020 | 29319 | 29384 |
| Filters Ponds up to | 1,000 gal / 3,800 L | 2,500 gal / 9,500 L | 6,000 gal / 22,700 L | 6,000 gal / 22,700 L |
| Pump Flow Rate | up to 3,000 GPH / 11,400 LPH | up to 5,000 GPH / 18,900 LPH | up to 15,000 GPH / 56,800 LPH | up to 15,000 GPH / 56,800 LPH |
| Spillway Width | 15 inches | 21.5 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Bulkhead Port | Single 2 inch | Dual 2 inch | Dual 2 inch | Dual 3 inch |
| Fittings Included | 1.5" PVC slip and 1.5" kink-free insert | Two 2" PVC slip | Two 2" PVC slip | Two 3" PVC slip |
| Rock Tray | Optional | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Filter Mats | 2 Included | 2 Included | 2 Included | 2 Included |
| BioBalls (qty) | Optional (Holds 100)* | Optional (Holds 200)* | Optional (Holds 400)* | Optional (Holds 400)* |
| Filter Media Nets | 1 Included | 2 Included | 3 Included | 3 Included |
| Dimensions | 17.5 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) |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
| View Product | View Product | View Product | View Product |
*BioBalls not included
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