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Aquascape's Pond Owners Manual For Water Garden & Pond Lovers

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 10:08:00 GMT

Aquascape's Pond Owners Manual For Water Garden & Pond Lovers
Buy Now: $3.99

Aquascape's

Pond Owners Manual

We offer a copy of the full color, 24 pg "Pond Owner's Handbook" in both as a printed booklet and as a download in a .pdf. This handbook covers all of the topics that a pond owner will need to know about.

Pond Ecology & the Aquascape System
Pond Fish - Health & Care
Aquatic Plants
Pond Myths
Maintenance
Pump Trouble Shooting

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Color Changing Colorfalls - Waterfall Weir & LED w/Transformer by Atlantic Water Gardens

Sat, 7 Jan 2012 12:52:00 GMT

Color Changing Colorfalls - Waterfall Weir & LED w/Transformer by Atlantic Water Gardens
Buy Now: $226.42

Color Changing Colorfalls

Atlantic's Color Changing Colorfalls is the first lighted weir specifically designed for water features. A perfect fit for formal retaining walls and pond-free applications, Color Changing Colorfalls adds a breathtaking new dimension to a water feature - waterfalls with shimmering details in rainbow hues from Blue, Green, Purple, Red, Orange, & Yellow. You'll be able to enjoy the beauty of your water feature day or night with Colorfalls

New larger opening produces a thicker water sheer, less splash, more color and reduces clogging caused by debris in the water.
Redesigned supports emininate splitting of the water sheer and increased load capacity
Specifically designed to work with most retaining walls to add a beautiful sheer waterfall.
1½" side & back plumbing options for maximum versatility
Includes (2) 1½" plugs for unused plumbing inlets
New Self-Draining body for easy winter shutdown
Color Changing LED light bar is accessible from the rear of the unit
Removable back plate provides unparalled access to the interior and light bar for routine maintenance.
The units boast low energy LED lights
Extra long reinforced weir with 5" Lip Extention
Interior baffling system that produces a single lighted water sheer
Units can be connected together to create a larger sheetfall.
30' Outdoor Power Cord
12 Volt Outdoor Transformer Included
1-Year Warranty
Available in 12", 24", & 36" Widths
Due to size, the 36" units ship "Oversized"

Note: All ColorFalls are intended for use in Pond-free or treated water applications. Traditional water gardens contain large amounts of organic debris. This debris can build up over time and affect the water flow through the baffles.

All ColorFalls will not pass solids larger than 3/16" in diameter. Additional filtration may be required. We recommend using our Colorfalls Basin with built-in filtration. (see related items below)

When choosing a pump, figure on 1,200 gph per each 12" of Colorfalls. If purchasing these in a kit, the correct pump is included.

A Master Color Control Module with Remote is available to control and synchronize up to (5) Color Changing Light Bars as a single color across all (up to 15' wide) or you can select the color of choice. (see related items below video).

Model CF6 - 6" Colorfalls

6" W x 8" D x 3½" H
6 Watt Light Output
600 gph Flow Rate

Model CC12 - 12" Colorfalls

12" W x 8" D x 3½" H
8 Watt Light Output
1,200 gph Flow Rate

Model CC24 - 24" Colorfalls

24" W x 8" D x 3½" H
10 Watt Light Output
2,400 gph Flow Rate

Model CC36 - 36" Colorfalls

36" W x 8" D x 3½" H
12 Watt Light Output
3,600 gph Flow Rate

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Waterfall Spillway (22 Inch Wide) by Aquascape

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:43:00 GMT

Waterfall Spillway (22 Inch Wide) by Aquascape
Buy Now: $242.99

Waterfall Spillway

This compact, yet extremely strong Waterfall Spillway is positioned at the starting point of the waterfalls. The pipe from your waterfall pump is connected to the back of the Waterfall Spillway, where the incoming rush of water is diffused by strategically positioned internal barriers. These barriers help calm the water down, providing a smooth flowing waterfall through the front of the Waterfall Spillway.

Easy to disguise - compact, yet extremely strong design allows boulders, logs, gravel, soil or other creative landscape material to be set directly on top of the Waterfall Spillway, helping to camouflage it into the surrounding landscape.

When to use the Waterfall Spillway - The Waterfall Spillway is a versatile tool that can be used in a wide variety of water feature applications. You may find that your imagination may be the only limitation with what you can create with the Waterfall Spillway.

The Waterfall Spillway is an ideal solution for starting waterfalls on Pondless® Waterfall systems, where, due to the absence of fish, more expensive biological filters aren't necessary.
The Waterfall Spillway is also an excellent choice for designing additional waterfalls and streams onto new or existing ponds that already have a biological filter.
With the Waterfall Spillway you can build behind hardscape walls to provide a more formal waterfall design.
Great for use with pondless waterfall systems!
You can use multiple Waterfall Spillways to design larger, more creative waterfall configurations.
Size: 17.5" L x 24" W x 5" H
Spillway: 22" Spillway
Capacity: Flows up to 7,500 gal.
Weight: 8 lbs.
Includes: 2" Bulkhead fitting & (1) 2" x 2" MPT x Slip Connector

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Replacement LED & Transformer for Colorfalls by Alantic Water Gardens

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:07:00 GMT

Replacement LED & Transformer for Colorfalls by Alantic Water Gardens
Buy Now: ~~$140.00~~ $119.00

Colorfalls Replacement LED & Transformer

Available in all 4 colors
Includes LED Unit (12", 24" or 36")
Low Voltage Cable
Small 12-Volt Plug-In Transformer
Can also be used in other applications beside the Alantic Colorfalls units. Use anywhere you need a bright colored waterproof LED strip lighting

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Matala Replacement Filter Mat for 24" & 36" Colorfalls Basin

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:50:00 GMT

Matala Replacement Filter Mat for 24" & 36" Colorfalls Basin
Buy Now: $49.99

Colorfalls Basin Replacement Debris Filter

17½"L x 1½"W x 12½" H
Screens debris from water before entering the pump chamber
Fits both the 24" & 36" Colorfalls Basins

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Colorfalls Spillway Cleaning Brush

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:40:00 GMT

Colorfalls Spillway Cleaning Brush
Buy Now: $5.69

Colorfall Cleaning Brush

8½" L x ¼" W
Quickly removes debris from the Colorfalls Spillway
Long enough to reach to the back of the spillway basin
Helps dislodge any algae that might effect water flow
Ring on end for easy finger control

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Colorfalls Anti-Splash Mats (12", 24" & 36") by Atlantic Water Gardens

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:18:00 GMT

Colorfalls Anti-Splash Mats (12", 24" & 36") by Atlantic Water Gardens
Buy Now: ~~$58.80~~ $52.92

Colorfalls Anti-Splash Mat

Anti-splash mat that installs on top of the Colorfalls Basin.
Virtually eliminates splash and reduces water loss.
Cover the mat around the waterfall with gravel for a more natural look.
Available to fit the 12" Basin, 24" Basin & the 36" Basin

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Colorfalls Basin Kits by Alantic Water Gardens

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 16:18:00 GMT

Colorfalls Basin Kits by Alantic Water Gardens
Buy Now: $657.33

Colorfalls Basin Kits

Atlantic Basin Kits are designed to fit perfectly with all of our formal spillways - the Color Changing Colorfalls, the Classic Colorfalls and our new Stainless Steel Scuppers. Whether you're adding the shimmering nighttime enchantment of a Colorfalls or an elegant touch of class with a Stainless Steel Scupper, our Basin Kits provide everything you need to complete the installation, from the reservoir to the plumbing to the pump, with all the fittings, double filtration, splash mat, even an Automatic Fill Valve!

Includes:

Colorfalls Basin & Tidal Wave Pump
1 1/2" x 10' Flexible PVC Pipe
Splash Mat
AF1000 Auto Fill
Complete Installation Kit including pump discharge, flow valve, spray glue and thread sealant
Available in 3 sizes 12", 24" & 36" (see photo's below)

Model: CFBASINKIT12

Description: Complete Basin Kit

For Use With: All 12” spillways

Dimension: 20”W x 20”D x 16”H

Application: Formal

Includes: CFBASIN12 and TW1200 pump

Model: CFBASINKIT24

Description: Complete Basin Kit

For Use With: All 24” spillways

Dimension: 44”W x 22”D x 16”H

Application: Formal

Includes: CFBASIN24 and TW2400 pump

Model: CFBASINKIT36

Description: Complete Basin Kit

For Use With: All 36” spillways

Dimension: 56”W x 24”D x 16”H

Application: Formal

Includes: CFBASIN36 and TW3700 pump

Cut away views of how the plumbing runs from the pump chamber to the waterfall

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Colorfalls - Waterfall Weir & LED w/Transformer by Atlantic Water Gardens

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 13:07:00 GMT

Colorfalls - Waterfall Weir & LED w/Transformer by Atlantic Water Gardens
Buy Now: $171.87

Colorfalls

Atlantic's Colorfalls is the first lighted weir specifically designed for water features. A perfect fit for formal retaining walls and pond-free applications, Colorfalls adds a breathtaking new dimension to a water feature - waterfalls with shimmering details in white, red or blue hues. You'll be able to enjoy the beauty of your water feature day or night with Colorfalls

Specifically designed to work with most retaining walls to add a beautiful sheer waterfall
The units boast low energy LED lights
Extra long reinforced weir with 5" Lip Extention
Interior baffling system that produces a single lighted water sheer
1¼" FIPT Pipe Inlet
30' Outdoor Power Cord
12 Volt Outdoor Transformer Included
4 LED Solid Color Choices - Crystal White, Ice Blue, Fire Red, or SOL White
We also have: Color Changing LEDs in 6",12",24", & 36" Widths
1-Year Warranty
Available in 12", 24", & 36" Widths
Due to size, the 36" units ship "Oversized"

Note: ColorFalls are intended for use in Pond-free or treated water applications. Traditional water gardens contain large amounts of organic debris. This debris can build up over time and affect the water flow through the baffles.

ColorFalls will not pass solids larger than 3/16" in diameter. Additional filtration may be required. We recommend using our Colorfalls Basin with built-in filtration. (see related items below)

When choosing a pump, figure on 1,200 gph per each 12" of Colorfalls. If purchasing these in a kit, the correct pump is included.

In Freezing Climates: ColorFalls must be removed and full drained in the winter to prevent damage from freezing.

Model CF12 - 12" Colorfalls

12" W x 8" D x 3½" H
3 Watt Light Output
1,000 gph Flow Rate
Available in all 4 Colors

Model CF24 - 24" Colorfalls

24" W x 8" D x 3½" H
6 Watt Light Output
2,000 gph Flow Rate
Available in all 4 Colors
Also in Color Changing LEDs

Model CF36 - 36" Colorfalls

36" W x 8" D x 3½" H
9 Watt Light Output
3,000 gph Flow Rate
Available in all 4 Colors
Also in Color Changing LEDs

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Aquascape Signature Series - BIOFALLS Waterfall & Biological Pond Filter (Truck Ship)

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:50:00 GMT

Aquascape Signature Series - BIOFALLS Waterfall & Biological Pond Filter (Truck Ship)
Buy Now: ~~$899.99~~ $809.99

Signature Series BIOFALLS Filters

A biofilter has one single function... to purify fish excretions
(contain ammonia) which are part of the natural respiratory and feeding function OF POND FISH OF ALL TYPES.

Filtration is one of the most important elements of your system. The filter not only removes debris but, more importantly, your filter converts toxic substances into harmless ones.

A good system is of key importance in keeping your water crystal-clear and free of chemical pollutants. Our filter line is designed to meet a wide range of needs, for both large and small ponds. Biological Filter - biological is the most important. This process removes toxins.

Biological Filter Systems: Biological filtration is where your system provides a place for beneficial bacteria to grow on special media. The system focuses the growth of bacteria. These bacteria remove harmful pollutants,through a natural process, from pond water. Known as the " Bio Filtration " or " bio reactors " these beneficial bacteria convert poisonous compounds such as ammonia and nitrite, into less toxic nitrate. The end by-product, nitrate, is used as a food source by aquatic plants. This continuous process is called the nitrogen cycle. This type may be the most important filtration process in a system containing koi or goldfish.

6000 BIOFALLS for Medium to Large Projects

Signature Series BIOFALLS Filter Benefits:

Superior Strength - Made from durable rotational molded polyethylene ensuring maximum strength
Improved Filter Mats - These BIOFALLS Filters use the new Poly-Flo ESA which have 50% more surface area and a longer lifespan than traditional mats.
Upgraded Hardware - Brass hardware provides resistance to corrosion.
Full liner attachable waterfall lip - replaces the old liner strip creating a more reliable, water-tight seal on the filter.
Rounded shape - improves structural strength and makes it easier to camouflage into the landscape than the old rectangle unit.
Reversible Waterfall Lip - More advanced installers will love the reversible option, giving the flexibility of using a natural stone spillway and large accent boulders along the front of the unit.
Removable Upper Tray - This tray can hold rocks, plants, and gravel, helping to naturalize the BIOFALLS® into the surrounding landscape.
Two Bulkhead Openings - Allows the pipe to be run into either side for greater flexibility. Comes with plug for other opening.
Optional Drain Kit - Second bulkhead opening can be used with optional drain kit, allowing the unit to be back-flushed during the season. Easy way for water exchanges, and easy cleaning during the spring cleanout. (Except on MicroFalls Filter)
Replacement Parts - Nets, Filter Mats, & Support Racks all available on this site.
Available in 2 different sized bulkheads

Signature Series BIOFALLS 6000 Filter (With 2" Bulkheads) Includes:

Three biological media net (media not included)
4.7 oz. Black Fish Safe Silicone
Brass Hardware to attach EPDM Fish-Safe liner
2" Bulkhead Fittings
2" MPTxSlip Fitting to attach the 2" PCV Pipe to the Bulkhead fitting
Two Poly-Flo ESA Biological Filter Mats
Written Installations Instructions
Filters ponds up to 600sq. ft. and 6,000 gallons (approx.).
Must be Shipped Truck Freight due to size

Signature Series BIOFALLS 6000 Filter (With 3" Bulkheads) Includes:

Three biological media net (media not included)
4.7 oz. Black Fish Safe Silicone
Brass Hardware to attach EPDM Fish-Safe liner
3" Bulkhead Fittings
3" MPTxSlip Fitting to attach the 3" PCV Pipe to the Bulkhead fitting
Two Poly-Flo ESA Biological Filter Mats
Written Installations Instructions
Filters ponds up to 600sq. ft. and 6,000 gallons (approx.).
Must be Shipped Truck Freight due to size

To view the written Signature Series BioFalls Instruction Manual (English & French) in a Down-loadable PDF file that can be printed, click on the link "DOWNLOAD WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS"

Pond Filtration: The Basics

By Dave Kelly

Want to know why creating healthy, low-maintenance ecosystems is so important to contractors who install naturalistic watershapes? It’s because the last thing any of us needs during the busy season is a phone call complaining about murky pond water!

To be healthy, a living ecosystem needs plants, fish, aeration, rocks and gravel, but to help keep the water clear in the vast majority of ponds, there must also be an adequate filtration system.

Three types of pond filters are available on the market: biological filters, mechanical filters and sterilizing units. Biological filters use bacteria to break down pond wastes, converting them into less harmful compounds that can be taken up by aquatic plants as fertilizer.Mechanical filters physically trap and remove debris and sediment. Sterilizing units pass water through a tube that houses an ultraviolet bulb: The UV light kills living microscopic particles in the water.

In my experience, a combination of biological filtration with a proper mechanical filter (to remove solids before the water enters the biological filtration unit) is the most effective approach. I’ll discuss the reasons for this below.

A Simple Process

The main function of a mechanical filter is to remove debris before it can sink to the bottom of the pond and decay. In many systems, a skimmer unit houses the filtration medium as well as the pump and its associated plumbing. Everything within the system is self-contained, meaning the skimmer won’t drain the pond if a leak develops in either the plumbing or the waterfalls.

There are two main types of skimmers: box and floating skimmers. Both types filter the water by removing floating debris and waste before it’s had a chance to fall to the bottom of the pond — but the box skimmer is generally easier to maintain.

Box-style skimmers come with either vertical or horizontal filter mats. Horizontal mats lie flat, so there’s no sagging that distorts their shape. Also, they can’t clog to the point of preventing water passage, so there’s no danger of the pump running dry. By comparison, vertical mats require more frequent cleaning and need to be monitored to make sure there’s enough water in the chamber for safe pump operation.

With either orientation, as water enters the skimmer the large debris is removed and the water is then further filtered through the mats. The water then travels through its buried plumbing and moves to the biological filter, where it’s further treated before re-entering the pond.

Water enters the biological filter, which is typically placed on the opposite side of the pond from the skimmer via a pipe located near the base of the unit. The water then flows from the bottom to the top of the device, traveling through the filtration medium housed inside the unit. This medium helps by removing fine- to medium-sized particles; the larger debris was removed in the skimmer.

The biological filter fills and ultimately overflows to cascade down rocks arranged into a naturalistic waterfall configuration. There’s the added benefit here in that the waterfall aerates the pond, assisting in the circulation and in the overall health of the water. (If a slower, stream effect is preferred, the unit simply needs to be sunk lower into the ground.)

Biological filters on the market today range in size and can filter ponds up to 10,000 gallons. For larger ponds, multiple biological filters can be incorporated into the design.

Background Science

Mechanical and biological filtration are critical to processing the many types of nutrients found in a watergarden system, including fish wastes, uneaten fish food, leaves and runoff from lawns (to name just a few). Left to their own devices, these materials generate high levels of ammonia, a form of nitrogen that is highly toxic to fish and is also a major contributor to prolific algae growth.

A biological filter does its job by virtue of the fact its filtering medium is impregnated with nitrifying (or facultative) bacteria that absorb ammonia and turn its nitrites into less-dangerous nitrates.

(These bacteria require oxygen to live, so it’s important for the pond’s pump to run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If the pump stops running, the waterfall also ceases to flow and aeration is eliminated, and the equations required to maintain the ecosystem are thrown out of whack. In particular, once the pump shuts down, the bacteria in the biological filter will quickly use up all of the available oxygen and die — not a good thing.)

Once the bacteria have done their work, the resulting nitrates are removed from the pond by another biological filtration method known as de-nitrification. This process occurs only in anaerobic (oxygen-free) areas of the pond, which is why it’s not necessarily bad for some areas of a pond to experience minimal water flow (such as on the bottom of the pond under an inch or so of gravel). The bacteria living in this area of the pond turn nitrates into nitrogen gas that is released into the atmosphere or absorbed by aquatic plants — or by algae, which is another reason why a pond without aquatic plants will become a maintenance nightmare.

For any biological filtration to work, you need to put billions of bacteria to work in purifying the water. They prefer to anchor onto things, which is why surface area is so important, with more surface area meaning more bacteria, and more bacteria meaning better biological filtration. This surface area is provided by filter media, rocks and gravel. Thus, a pond with gravel on the bottom will contain more surface area for bacteria than will a pond with an exposed liner on the bottom.

The simple process of repeatedly turning the water over through the mechanical and biological filters helps maintain high-quality water and aids in creating a naturally balanced, low-maintenance ecosystem. Add the remaining components of fish, plants, aeration, rock and gravel, and you’ll find greater success in creating easy-to-maintain watergardens for your clients.

When those clients spend less time fiddling in the backyard on pond chores, it means they will enjoy more leisure time relaxing by their backyard oasis with a cool beverage in hand. So instead of spending your days on follow-up maintenance and troubleshooting calls, you can instead focus on more important things — such as gathering new clients!

Dave Kelly is Vice President of Product Development for Aquascape, a waterfeature design and installation company headquartered in St. Charles, Ill. Patented products that carry Dave's stamp include the company's constructed wetland, pondless waterfall, and skimmers. He is also the co-author of The Pond Builder's Bible and Pond Building for Hobbyists

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