Empty filter d150: with 5.5 - 13.4 litres volume

The feed water from the aquarium is pumped into the system by means of a bypass of the main pump or an additional feed pump. With the AquaCare empty filter the following filter techniques can be realized (additional material is required):

1. Submerged downstream operation: the water flows from top to bottom. If a fine filter material is used (e.g. quartz sand, zeolite), the filter can remove particles from the water; however, it must then be rinsed regularly; we recommend filling the filter only to 75% so that there is enough space for backwashing.
   Our recommendation:
   upper sieve:
        15 mm sceens
   bottom sieve:
        15 mm sceens plus filter sponge or
        depending on the fineness of the filter material, screen from 6 µm to 15 mm
   We recommend a vent valve for operation.
    
2. Submerged upstream operation: the water flows from bottom to top. This method is used to be able to use abrasion-sensitive filter materials (e.g. activated carbon, lime materials, simple phosphate adsorbers, sulphur granulate).
   Our recommendation:
   top screen:
        15 mm screen; for fine filter material an additional filter sponge and screen with spacer
   bottom screen:
        15 mm screen plus filter sponge plus screen with spacer for fine material or
        depending on the fineness of the filter material, screen from 6 µm to 15 mm
    
3. Fluidized bed filter = Moving Bed Filter: the water flows from bottom to top at a high speed so that the filter material moves and cannot clog (e.g. quartz sand, zeolite, AquaCare +Globuli, high-performance phosphate adsorbers, bio pellets). The best effect is achieved with a fluidized bed insert. This filter is also available ready-made here in the shop. 
   Our recommendation:
   top screen:
        15 mm screen plus filter sponge plus screen with spacer
   bottom screen:
        fluidized bed screen and
        for filter material below 3 mm grain size, a non-return valve in the inlet
    
4. Trickling filter = trickle filter: the water flows from top to bottom over filter material - there is an air atmosphere in the filter. An air pump can be connected to the cover connection for more effective oxygen enrichment. A trickling filter insert and an additional connection (e.g. valve) are required. This filter is also available ready-made here in the shop. 
   Our recommendation:
   top screen:
        4 mm or 8 mm screen
   bottom screen:
        depending on filter material size inserts from 15 mm to 4 mm
   We recommend a vent valve for operation.
    
5. Gas filter: the flow is from bottom to top. These filters are also available ready made here in the shop.
   Our recommendation:
   for CO₂-X-Globuli ("soda lime") oder H₂O-X-Globuli (drying perls):
   upper and lower sieve: 2 mm screen
    
6. Resin filter: the flow is from bottom to top. These filters are also available ready made here in the shop.
   Our recommendation:
   upper and lower sieve: 200 µm screen

• Filter with lid and additional connection 1/2" BSP
• inlet ball valve
• outlet union
• Drain ball valve for 6/4 hoses
• Nozzle d25 for inlet and outlet
• silicone feet

Filter screens and filter material must be ordered in order to obtain a functional filter.

Diameter: 150 mm
Reactor height: __ cm select the desired model size
Useful volume: approx. __ litres select the desired model size
Footprint: 310 x 220 mm
Closure: PA-wing screws
Materials: high quality PMMA (acrylic glass), NBR, silicone, PA
Weight: __ kg select the desired model size
Inlet: PVC ball valve d25; a d25 hose nozzle is included in the delivery.
Outlet: PVC union d25; a d25 hose connector is included in the delivery
Drain connection: G1/4" drain valve for 6/4 hose
Lid connection: one G1/4" connections is available
Electrode connection in cover: prepared for electrode set

Leaflet

Instruction manual PMMA filter 150

Filter screens

Filter sponge

Spare lid

Main tube

O-ring for main flange 160 x 4

O-ring cord for main flange, outer groove d4 (a length of 660 mm is required)

O-ring for screen flange bottom 132 x 3

O-ring for screen flange top 100 x 4

PA Wing screw M8x25

PA washer d8,5

PA slit screw for bottom main flange, M8x25

PA slit screw for sieves, M6 x 20

Drain valve / aeration valve G1/4"-6

1/2" closure for auxiliary connector: cap-1/2

PU self-adhesive foot

Spare ball valve d25 (inlet)

Spare union (outlet)

connector for PVC ball valve d25

connector for PVC union d25

 This filter does not belong in the hands of small children - danger of swallowing small parts!