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February 06, 2012

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BubbleBead Filters

BubbleBead Filters

BubbleBead Filters

Bubblebead BBF filters were designed for use in tropical fish breeding systems where a filter capable of solids capture and biofiltration was needed to support high densities of fish. Disease isolation was considered critical so the individual units were designed to operate on airlift and all were cleaned by a central vacuum. This reduced the labour and protected the fish from rapid disease spread.

Bubblebead BBF Beadfilters function both as a solids capture device and a biofilter. They operate very much like a submerged rock bed or undergravel filter except that they are designed to facilitate cleaning.

BubbleBead BBF filters feature patented technology and their proven loading rates are based on university research and many years of practical use in the aquaculture industries.

The versatility of BubbleBead BBF filters has made them a leading choice for new installations and upgrades to existing systems where high loading capability and good water clarity are paramount.

BubbleBead Key Features:

  • Biological and mechanical filtration in one unit
  • Sparkling water clarity
  • Removes fine solids to below 15 microns
  • Highly efficient breakdown of wastes
  • Massive effective surface area of special bead media for biological activity
  • Flushes wastes away in minutes without upsetting biological activity
  • Air-suction design - NO air blower required

Backwash Process:

On Manual models, the control valve is simply turned to ‘waste’ and the backwash process starts.

  • On Hydraulic Valve models, the backwash starts automatically when the pump is turned off.
Model
Model number
refers to cubic
feet of media
Max.
Feed Rate
per day

(Max. Koi load
@1% feed rate)
Max. Rec.
FlowRate

gph (lpm)
Maximum Pond
Volume
Gallons
(Litres)
at maximum rec. flow rates
2 hour - turnover - 3 hour
Standard Stock Light Stock
Suggested
Pump Size

Pre-straining or
pre-settlement is
essential when using
solids handling pumps
Recommended
UV
for algae control
at standard stock
volume in full sun
#
BBF-1.5
1.5m high
0.59m dia.
70L backwash
0.75 lbs.
340 gm
(34 Kg)
1,250
95
2,500
11,000
3,750
17,000
These models have Automatic Hydraulic
Valve control of the backwash process and
must be sited with the inlet above the adjacent
pond level.

Maximum head of the pump should be at least
2.0 metres more than the working head or exceed
4.0 metres whichever is the higher figure

*BBF-5, 7, 9
When operating at maximum flow rates, at
least 10% of the flow should bypass the filter
and be directed back to the pond for circulation
and aeration.

30w
or 2 x 11w PL
BBF-3
1.70m high
0.79m dia.
210L backwash
1.5 lbs.
650 gm
(65 Kg)
2,500
190
5,000
22,500
7,500
34,000
55w
or 2 x 30w
or 4 x 11w PL
BBF-5
1.95m high
0.79m dia.
280L backwash
2.5 lbs.
1.1 Kg
(110 Kg)
4,000*
300
8,000
36,000
12,000
55,000
2 x 55w
or 3 x 30w
or 3 x 36w PL
BBF-7
2.25m high
0.79m dia.
340L backwash
3.5 lbs.
1.5 Kg
5,600*
425
11,000
50,000
16,500
75,000
3 x 55w
or 5 x 30w
BBF-9
2.5m high
0.79m dia.
400L backwash
4.5 lbs.
2.0 Kg
(200kg)
7,200*
550
14,500
66,000
22,000
100,000
4 x 55w
or 6 x 30w

BubbleBead Filters - BBF 1.5

BubbleBead Filters - BBF 1.5

The Bubblebead filter BBF-1.5 is suitable for Ponds up to 3750 Gallons on light stock or 2500 Gallons on standard stock. The feature packed BBF-1.5 is the Biological and mechanical filtration in one unit. The BBF-1.5 removes fine solids to below 15 microns.

Features a patented backwash process, unique necked design ensures thorough wash and breaks up clumped beads. Air suction design - no air blower required. The BBF-1.5 flushes waste away in minutes without upsetting biological activity.

Product Features:

  • The BBF-1.5 is compact and suitable to remote siting, its run using efficient pumps (pumps require a strainer).
  • The BBF-1.5 Max Recommended Flow Rate is 1250 Gallons per hour.
  PDF File for BubbleBead Filters - BBF 1.5
Item # Description Price Add to Cart
BBF15MBBF-1.5 Bubblebead Filter Maunal£849.00 Add to Cart
BBF15ABBF-1.5 Bubblebead Filter Automatic£1019.00 Add to Cart
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BubbleBead Filters - BBF 3

BubbleBead Filters - BBF 3

The Bubble bead filter BBF-3 is suitable for Ponds up to 7500 Gallons on light stock or 5000 Gallons on standard stock. The feature packed BBF-3 is the Biological and mechanical filtration in one unit. The BBF-3 removes fine solids to below 15 microns.

Features a patented backwash process, unique necked design ensures thorough wash and breaks up clumped beads. Air suction design - no air blower required. The BBF-3 flushes waste away in minutes without upsetting biological activity.

The BBF-3 is compact and suitable to remote siting, its run using efficient pumps (pumps require a strainer).

The BBF-3 Max Recommended Flow Rate is 2500 Gallons per hour.

  PDF File for BubbleBead Filters - BBF 3
Item # Description Price Add to Cart
BBF3MBBF-3 Bubblebead Filter Manual£1199.00 Add to Cart
BBF3ABBF-3 Bubblebead Filter Austomatic£1349.00 Add to Cart
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BubbleBead Filters - BBF 5

BubbleBead Filters - BBF 5

The Bubblebead filter BBF-5 is suitable for Ponds up to 12000 Gallons on light stock or 8000 Gallons on standard stock. The feature packed BBF-5 is the Biological and mechanical filtration in one unit. The BBF-5 removes fine solids to below 15 microns.

Features a patented backwash process, unique necked design ensures thorough wash and breaks up clumped beads. Air suction design - no air blower required. The BBF-5 flushes waste away in minutes without upsetting biological activity. The BBF-5 is compact and suitable to remote siting, its run using efficient pumps (pumps require a strainer).

The BBF-5 Max Recommended Flow Rate is 4000 Gallons per hour.

  PDF File for BubbleBead Filters - BBF 5
Item # Description Price Add to Cart
BBF5MBBF-5 Bubblebead Filter Manual£1669.00 Add to Cart
BBF5ABBF-5 Bubblebead Filter Automatic£1749.00 Add to Cart
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BubbleBead Filters - BBF-7

BubbleBead Filters - BBF-7

The Bubblebead filter BBF-7 is suitable for Ponds up to 16500 Gallons on light stock or 11000 Gallons on standard stock. The feature packed BBF-5 is the Biological and mechanical filtration in one unit. The BBF-7 removes fine solids to below 15 microns.

Features a patented backwash process, unique necked design ensures thorough wash and breaks up clumped beads. Air suction design - no air blower required. The BBF-5 flushes waste away in minutes without upsetting biological activity.

  • The BBF-7 is compact and suitable to remote siting, its run using efficient pumps (pumps require a strainer).
  • The BBF-7 Max Recommended Flow Rate is 5600 Gallons per hour
  PDF File for BubbleBead Filters - BBF-7
Item # Description Price Add to Cart
BBF7MBBF-7 Bubblebead Filter Manual£2449.00 Add to Cart
BBF7ABBF-7 Bubblebead Filter Automatic£2629.00 Add to Cart
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BubbleBead Filters - BBF 9

BubbleBead Filters - BBF 9

The Bubblebead filter BBF-9 is suitable for Ponds up to 22000 Gallons on light stock or 145000 Gallons on standard stock. The feature packed BBF-9 is the Biological and mechanical filtration in one unit. The BBF-9 removes fine solids to below 15 microns.

Features a patented backwash process, unique necked design ensures thorough wash and breaks up clumped beads. Air suction design - no air blower required.

The BBF-5 flushes waste away in minutes without upsetting biological activity. The BBF-5 is compact and suitable to remote siting, its run using efficient pumps (pumps require a strainer).

The BBF-9 Max Recommended Flow Rate is 7200 Gallons per hour.

  PDF File for BubbleBead Filters - BBF 9
Item # Description Price Add to Cart
BBF9MBBF-9 Bubblebead Filter Manual£2835.00 Add to Cart
BBF9ABBF-9 Bubblebead Filter Automatic£3115.00 Add to Cart
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Bubblebead Filters - BBF XS-1

Bubblebead Filters - BBF XS-1

The Bubblebead filter BBF XS-1 is one of three new models that replace our existing manual models and compliment our automatic hydraulic- valve range.

  • Efficient biological and mechanical filtration.
  • Ulta- compact with built-in stand.
  • Simple single-valve backwash control -No wet hands.
  • Remote siting above or below the adjacent pond level.
  • Purpose moulded 'necked' body for effective 'BubbleWash'.
  • Straight forward plumbing with easy access to strainer internals.
  • Sediment drain as standard.

Max. Pond Volume:

  • Light Stock: 2450 gallons, 11000 litres
  • Standard: 1600 gallons, 7250 litres

Maximum Feed Rate (per day): 230gm, 0.5lb (23kg)
Maximum Recorded Flow Rate (gph): 500 - 800
Suggested Pump Size: At least 2.0m more than working head or exceeding 4.0m
Recommended U/V: 25-30w, alternative 2 x 11w PL 

  PDF File for Bubblebead Filters - BBF XS-1
Item # Description Price Add to Cart
BBF-XS1BBF XS-1 Bubblebead Filter£699.00 Add to Cart
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BubbleBead Filters - BBF XS-2

BubbleBead Filters - BBF XS-2

The Bubblebead filter BBF XS-2 is one of three new models that replace our existing manual models and compliment our automatic hydraulic- valve range.

  • Efficient biological and mechanical filtration.
  • Ulta- compact with built-in stand.
  • Simple single-valve backwash control -No wet hands.
  • Remote siting above or below the adjacent pond level.
  • Purpose moulded 'necked' body for effective 'BubbleWash'.
  • Straight forward plumbing with easy access to strainer internals.
  • Sediment drain as standard.

Max. Pond Volume:

  • Light Stock: 4500 gallons, 2000 litres
  • Standard: 3000 gallons, 13500 litres

Maximum Feed Rate (per day): 450gm, 1.0lb (0.45kg)
Maximum Recorded Flow Rate (gph): 1500
Suggested Pump Size: At least 2.0m more than working head or exceeding 4.0m
Recommended U/V: 30-35w, alternative 3x 11w PL 

  PDF File for BubbleBead Filters - BBF XS-2
Item # Description Price Add to Cart
BBF-XS2BBF XS-2 Bubblebead Filter£1049.00 Add to Cart
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BubbleBead Filters - BBF XS-4

BubbleBead Filters - BBF XS-4

The Bubblebead filter BBF XS-4 is one of three new models that replace our existing manual models and compliment our automatic hydraulic- valve range.

  • Efficient biological and mechanical filtration.
  • Ulta- compact with built-in stand.
  • Simple single-valve backwash control -No wet hands.
  • Remote siting above or below the adjacent pond level.
  • Purpose moulded 'necked' body for effective 'BubbleWash'.
  • Straight forward plumbing with easy access to strainer internals.
  • Sediment drain as standard.

Max. Pond Volume:

  • Light Stock: 9750 gallons, 44000 litres
  • Standard: 6500 gallons, 29000 litres

Maximum Feed Rate (per day): 900gm, 2.0lb (0.90kg)
Maximum Recorded Flow Rate (gph): 3250 
Suggested Pump Size: At least 2.0m more than working head or exceeding 4.0m
Recommended U/V: 2 x 55w, alternative 2 x 30w or 2 x 36w

  PDF File for BubbleBead Filters - BBF XS-4
Item # Description Price Add to Cart
BBF-XS4BBF XS-4 Bubblebead Filter£1669.00 Add to Cart
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