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Small Helix Bio-Mechanical Reactor - Premium Complete Pond Filtration

$ 493.67

Availability: 38 in stock
  • Brand: Helix Life Support
  • Size: Small
  • Condition: New
  • MPN: 2877 2878
  • Type: Full System

    Description

    The Helix Bio-Mechanical Reactor is like no other standalone filter you have ever seen! It is revolutionary in its combined ease of use (No maintenance) and incredible effectiveness. This filter addresses biological filtration
    and
    mechanical filtration, which can handle all aspects of pond filtration -- even in ponds with very high fish populations. This filter uses a lava rock (or similar media) for significant mechanical filtration; it uses dynamically-aerated, highly-porous biological media for highly effective biological filtration. This allows beneficial bacteria to thrive and break down ammonia, nitrate, and nitrites FAST!
    FEATURES of the Bio-Mechanical Reactor:
    Self-cleaning backflush feature for mechanical filter media
    Biological media can convert the digested waste for 3lb of fish food each day!
    Use with an air pump (Not included) for increased dissolved oxygen levels
    Heavy-duty rotomolded HDPE construction is easy to hide in the landscape
    Stainless steel hardware and high quality plumbing parts extend the filter life
    Includes 5" radial air diffuser, 2" inlet bulkhead, and 2" suction strainer at inlet
    Includes (2) check valves and separator screen for optimum flow
    Includes 3/4" outlet bulkhead and (2) knife valves to open drains for cleaning
    Made in America
    Size
    Dimensions
    Maximum
    Flow Rate
    Maximum
    Pond Size
    Helix Biological
    Media (Included)
    Mechanical Media
    (Not Included)
    Compatible
    Faux Stone
    Small
    18" x 18" x 35"
    4000gph
    1000-2000 gallons
    15 Liters
    35 pounds of
    3/4" lava rock
    or similar
    Atlantic Water
    Gardens RL30
    Bio Mechanical Bio-Mechanical Biomechanical
    NOTE:
    Compare the Helix Bio-Mechanical Reactor to the Moving Bed Waterfall Filter. They are related filters with one significant difference: the Moving Bed is 100% biological, with no particle or mechanical filtration at all. It is also virtually maintenance-free, but it is
    not
    a stand-alone filter. Every pond needs some form of filtration that traps or removes particulates. That is where the Bio-Mechanical Reactor takes over. In addition to significant aeration-assisted biological filtration, it has mechanical filtration (and therefore requires flushing out trapped particulates).
    For best results, use the Bio-Mechanical Reactor wherever total filtration is needed. This filter, coupled with a skimmer, will provide everything you need for high-quality pond filtration with reasonable regular maintenance that is easily accessible outside the pond. For ponds that already have a bog, bead filter, undergravel filter grid or other mechanical filtration, the Moving Bed Waterfall Filter adds amazing biological capability without adding anything to your maintenance routine.