Aqua Ultraviolet Ultima II Pond Filter- what's your experience?

[tanyaclick]

My pond guy loves the Ultima II filter. I plan to get the one that's rated for 20,000 gallons even though my pond will be more like 6-7,000 gallons. We also plan to get a strong pump to hopefully avoid the filter media sticking. Please advise your thoughts. Thank you for your time.

 

[GBBUDD]

out dated from what i have read . seems the latest greatest is having a air blower 2 hp being optimum. this way when it is cleaning time the air agitates the crud that has been caught by the beads . this requires a great deal less water and time to clean the filter. Also i'm not sold on K1 asa a bead filter media your trying to filter fine particles out of the water with a bead filter not be a biological filter. nothing wrong with both but having a bead filter with BEADS and then even a home made shower filter you will have the best of both worlds

 

[tanyaclick]

Is the shower filter the same as a trickle filter? What state are you in?

 

[GBBUDD]

Same principle, they both have water dumped at the top where they have the water fall across the surface and has air vents coming in from the sides. Showers are generaly 3 or 4 trays tall and 24 to 60 inches long or longer. Trickle filters are generally much smaller with no vents. i'm in Ct

 

[tanyaclick]

If you're ever in CA you'll have to come by so we can show our gratitude for your counsel. We really appreciate it!!!

 

[GBBUDD]

You have to post some photo's, Riding route one on my Bike is a bucket list item as i am sitting here watching Bucket list with Jack and Morgan . Top 20 movie imo

 

[GBBUDD]

I should have added to look at Sacramento koi . someone was just asking the same not sure if it was you or not but i have never seen a bad review on their system. That and koi market seems to have an interesting unit as well. Again a 2 hp air pump seems to be the way to go

 

[GBBUDD]

Advantage 15 Series 2 Bead Filter - Sacramento Koi

The Advantage 15 Series 2 Bead Filter has been designed to handle ponds up to 15,000 gallons in size. Need something for a smaller pond? The Advantage 10 Series 2 Bead Filter is available for ponds up to 10,000 gallons. - Link

sacramentokoi.com

 

[tanyaclick]

Advantage 15 Series 2 Bead Filter - Sacramento Koi

The Advantage 15 Series 2 Bead Filter has been designed to handle ponds up to 15,000 gallons in size. Need something for a smaller pond? The Advantage 10 Series 2 Bead Filter is available for ponds up to 10,000 gallons. - Link

sacramentokoi.com

https://www.underwaterwarehouse.com/filter-systems/bead-pond-filters/w-lim-filters/w-lim-bio-wave-plus-filter-36/

Have you ever heard of this one?

 

[GBBUDD]

i have dealt with Dan at underwater warehouse for many many transactions and advice over the last 5 years Tell him Scott in Ct recommended you.

now there is also a rotary drum filter, Known as the best filter but also has many moving and high tech parts.

 

[tanyaclick]

i have dealt with Dan at underwater warehouse for many many transactions and advice over the last 5 years Tell him Scott in Ct recommended you.

now there is also a rotary drum filter, Known as the best filter but also has many moving and high tech parts.

Are these easy to work on for a novice? Last a long time? Better or worse than the Sacramento koi product?

 

[tanyaclick]

Here are some pics of my temporary pool and new fish. And a couple of pics of my current 600 gallon pond.

 

[GBBUDD]

Are these easy to work on for a novice? Last a long time? Better or worse than the Sacramento koi product?

Can't say one way or another i know a koi dealer I use always mentions one client that he admires their pond and that it was a sacrament unit. but I have heard several others speak highly of them. I have not had any dealings with the lim unit but I emailed underwater to see which media comes with the unit.

Bead filters are simple to use a 6th grader can master it. I do see a couple nice features to sacramento both being a visual port . one on top so you can see when the beads are dirty and when you start back washing you can see when the air has done its job. The other is inline so you can see when your done flushing the system.

 

[tanyaclick]

Can't say one way or another i know a koi dealer I use always mentions one client that he admires their pond and that it was a sacrament unit. but I have heard several others speak highly of them. I have not had any dealings with the lim unit but I emailed underwater to see which media comes with the unit.

Bead filters are simple to use a 6th grader can master it. I do see a couple nice features to sacramento both being a visual port . one on top so you can see when the beads are dirty and when you start back washing you can see when the air has done its job. The other is inline so you can see when your done flushing the system.

Do you by any chance have any connections to order some of this at cost?

 

[GBBUDD]

Like i said I use under water warehouse A lot i am also thinking of stepping up my filters yet again if i call him with a like a 7000 to 10000 dollar order im sure i can get a nice discount yes . Also have a pretty good in with Aquascapes as he was just at my house but they do not have bead, rdf or sieves.