Basic 50 for approx. 200 liters incl. technique

The water leaves the aquarium either through an overflow shaft or through an external overflow (ExFlow) and flows into the 1st chamber of the Basic system - the feed chamber. The supply line should end directly above the filter sock(s) to allow flow through this filter unit. If a MediaCup is used, a connection from the return pump or a bypass should be used BEFORE the aquarium drain reducing valve. Heaters and measuring chains can also be hung in the first chamber.

The pre-cleaned water flows through a perforated grid with optimized geometry into the 2nd chamber - the degassing chamber. This chamber is equipped with filling elements, which on the one hand remove micro-bubbles and on the other hand take over a biological filter function.

Then the 3rd chamber is reached - the multifunctional chamber. Here is the complete remaining filter technology and the recirculation pump. The first thing to mention is the skimmer, which is fed by the return pump. Models with a wooden outlet require an additional air pump, models with an injector require a correspondingly stronger return pump or a separate pump, models with a needle wheel require a special pump. The skimmer effluent should be returned to the 2nd stage in any case, in order to remove its micro-bubbles as well. Additional special filters can be installed - also later. The piping is prepared accordingly (only if the return pump is also ordered). The return pump transports the filtered water back into the aquarium. Energy-saving pumps may be more expensive to buy, but they are much quieter in operation, consume less electricity and can be regulated. - Water evaporates during operation. This must be refilled with reverse osmosis water from time to time, about 1 to 2 times per week. Alternatively, this process can be automated with the standard float valve. A container with reverse osmosis water is required, which is a little higher than the water level in the multi-purpose chamber.

Additional filters can be hung on the Basic filter basin at any time with the appropriate hang-on holders to realize additional filter functions.
If you need more space right from the start, a larger Basic system can be selected. We would be happy to assist you in assembling the appropriate filter technology and necessary pumps. Just ask us. With us you have more than 20 years of biological and technical experience at your disposal.

Footprint: 50 x 26 cm
Height: maximum 40 cm
Retention volume of the multifunctional chamber at 4 cm water level: maximum 25 liters
Height of built-in parts: 47 cm (for comfortable handling there should be 5 cm more space)
Heating power: 200 W (the room temperature should not fall below 20°C)
skimmer capacity: 240 l/h water, approx. 80 l/h air
Filter fineness of the stocking filter: approx. 100 µm
Volume MediaCup: 0.4 liters
Connector refill valve: 4 mm PA nozzle (others possible)
recommended real recirculation volume: 1000 l/h*.

* We recommend a pump capacity of 5 times the aquarium volume per hour. The capacity should be reached by the feed pump at the real height (water level of the filter tank - water level of the aquarium).

Leaflet Basic Filter Basin

Leaflet Skimmer

Leaflet Empty Filter

Leaflet Care products

Instruction Manual Basic Filter Basin

Instruction manual skimmer

Instruction manual MediaCup

This filter basin must be installed on a flat and horizontal surface to avoid damage and to ensure proper functioning. 

 Children should not be able to get near the filter basin. Danger of swallowing small parts. Danger of electric shock.