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Overall Rating:  | Ultima II Filters With Cyclonic Backwash
This is the next generation of filters and the best tool for Koi ponds. The Ultima II is specifically engineered to meet the environmental demands of fish ponds. The lightweight media is designed for very high flow rates.
The tubular bio-media has low head loss and a very high biofilm surface. The "Y" shape on the inside and wings on the outside afford a protective surface under backwashing, and with the patented backwash system will keep the media from clogging. The same properties have been added to this media in three different sizes with random lengths and diameters to avoid stacking.
The Ultima II tubular bio-media offers the highest surface area for growth of beneficial bacteria. No other backwashable pressurized filter compares. Cleaning the filter is done by internal jets. The Ultima II is also the ideal filter for aquariums where very high flow rates are desired.
Media will not "clump" together like common bead filters
Minutes to Backwash
Very Heavy Flow Rate
Heavy Fish Loads
Seeded with Natural Bacteria
Compact Filter can be Buried
Blower Not Needed for Backwashing
Unique tubular design protects beneficial bacteria while dislodging unwanted debris
Mechanical and Biological
No Channeling |
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Jonathan (Hobbyist) on Friday 30 April, 2010
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great product..expensive for a 24 inch hayward pool filter and 4 cubic feet of aqua uv media..when you plumb these, put a valved blower input on the water in line.. you can then use a shop vac or leaf blower to churn the media..
Jake (Hobbyist) on Wednesday 06 May, 2009
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VERY happy with this filter. Easy to backwash and keeps my pond very clean and the water healthy. Very well made too, you can fell how solid it is when you turn the handle. I know this unit won't break and fall apart after a few years of use. I have the 6000 unit on a 3000 gallon pond.
Thomas L Miller (Hobbyist) on Tuesday 21 April, 2009
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I have two Ultima II bead filters. One 20,000 and one 10,000. I have never had to open them because of "clumping".
Maybe because both are fed by 3/4 hp. pumps. To make my job easier to backwash, I purchased a remote for each pump. When I want to switch from filter to backwash I just click the remote off, which cuts power to the pump. When I switch to backwash i click the remote on. Sure beats plugging in and out the electrical cord to both pumps. Following the manufacturers directions of backwashing, and rinsing at least three times my pond stays very clear. I can't see a need to purchase a blower for these filters. I can hear the beads churning inside when I do my cleaning.Furthermore, I cannot say enough about the support this manufacturer provides. Customer service is top notch in my book!
Nilesh (Hobbyist) on Saturday 30 August, 2008
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Not a good mechanical filter, only good for bio filtration. After months of heavy use during summer months, backwashing will not work as well. Uses bio media that looks similar to straws that are cut up in small pieces. This can be easily DIY'd with a sand filter. Expensive for what it does. Best to add a blower to churn the media during backwash
Joe Hatfield Jr (Hobbyist) on Thursday 28 August, 2008
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Have helped other owners service and clean this product. Tends to clump and backwash is weak at best.
jackson chen (Hobbyist) on Sunday 24 August, 2008
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I have two ultima bead filter, one is 4ooo and the other is 20,000. the 4000 goes from skimmer to pump to bead filter to T.T. The 20,000 one is from settlement tank to 1/2 hp pump to 20,000 bead filter to mattes to pond.Both filter works great, but when it comes to backwash, I have to open the control valves and manually to move the bead in order for the bead to backwash properly every three days.
I hear a bead filter with blower can do a better job in the backwash mode, will like to try one if I can find it.
Ultima is not a bad filter. It gives mech and bio in the same time.But if it has blower built in,it will do a better job.
Steve (Hobbyist) on Monday 18 August, 2008
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I have two of the Ultima II 6000 units running on my pond. Each has a separate Wave II pump. One has a DIY fluid bed filter on the same line. These are great filters. Super easy to clean, the backwash doesn't need a blower. These have provided me with years a excellent water and zero mechanical problems.
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