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Waterco AQUABIOME Installation Instructions Manual

Summary of AQUABIOME

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    Waterco limited abn 62 002 070 733 (w23421) 07/2008 offices - australia nsw - sydney (head office) tel : +61 2 9898 8686 vic/ tas - melbourne tel : +61 3 9764 1211 wa - perth tel : +61 8 9273 1900 qld - brisbane tel : +61 7 3299 9900 sa/ nt - adelaide tel : +61 8 8244 6000 act distributor tel : +61 ...

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    Table of waterco aquabiome aquabiome ------------------------------------------------- 01 filtering pond water ------------------------------------ 01 a typical pond filter system --------------------------- 02 the benefits of using an aquabiome ---------------- 03 how does the aquabiome filter work...

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    Waterco aquabiome i pg 03 however, some of the debris in a pond can create problems for the fish, often caused by ammonia, which is produced by faecal, mucus, and other decaying matter. To overcome the build up of harmful ammonia in the pond water, it is necessary install a ‘biological filter’. Most...

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    Waterco aquabiome i pg 05 choosing the correct aquabiome for your pond * maximum fish stocking weight depends on the percentage of body weight fed daily. • ornamental fish weight based on feeding rate of 3% of body weight. • aquaculture fish weight based on feeding rate of 1% of body weight. Aquabio...

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    Waterco aquabiome i pg 07 13. Once all glued pipe connections have been completed, ensure adequate time for the adhesive to dry. Most likely this will be at least 12 hours. 14. Important! Ensure the pipe-work and glued joints have had adequate time to vent any toxic (or flammable) fumes, before star...

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    Waterco aquabiome i pg 09 backwashing procedure for the aquabiome 1. Turn the circulating pump off. 2. Select 3pm position on the isolator valve (handle in line with pipe). 3. Select rinse position on the multi-port valve. 4. Ensure waste line is unobstructed and the circulation pump is not switched...