Pond Filtration >> Bubblebead BBF 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 labor 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 BBF 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

Normal Running

• Water is pumped up through the bed of floating beads
• The beads pack tightly to filter out fine solids
• The massive surface area of the beads supports beneficial bacteria that break down fish waste

Backwash

• 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.
• The one-way air inlet valve opens automatically as the waste water starts to flush out of the waste outlet.
• The BubbleWash process begins. The beads tumble clean in a cascade of airbubbles and dirt is drawn out through the screen as water leaves the filter by gravity.

After the Backwash

• On Manual models, the control valve is turned to ‘run’ and the filter starts to refill.
• On Hydraulic Valve models, once the pump is restarted, a final short rinse of the waste pipework takes place, then the waste outlet closes automatically and the filter starts to refill.
• Once the filter has refilled, filtration continues as normal until the next backwash

Three New Bubblebead models that replace our existing manual models, The Bubblebead Xs Range, this manual Bubblebead range complements our automatic hydraulic-valve range.

Bubblebead Xs Range Features:

• Efficient biological and mechanical filtration
• Ultra-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’
• Straightforward plumbing with easy access to strainer internals
• Sediment drain as standard

Bubblebead Manual/XS Models can be sited above or below the adjacent pond level. Hydraulic Valve Models can only be sited above the adjacent pond level.

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

Bubblebead BBF XS-1 features:

• 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.

Bubblebead BBF XS-1 Spec:

• Model: BubbleBead BBF-1 XS
• Max. Pond Volume: 1600 gallons, 7250 litres
• Maximum Feed Rate (per day): 230gm
• Maximum Recorded Flow Rate (gph): 800
• Suggested Pump Size: Oase Aquamax or Sequence
• Recommended U/V: 30 watt or 55 watt TMC Proclear
• Maximum Koi Load: 23 kg

Bubblebead Manual/XS Models can be sited above or below the adjacent pond level. Hydraulic Valve Models can only be sited above the adjacent pond level.

The BubbleBead BBF-1.5 is suitable for Ponds up to 2000 Gallons.

The feature packed BubbleBead BBF-1.5 is a Biological and mechanical filtration in one unit. The BubbleBead BBF-1.5 removes fine solids to below 15 microns.

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

The BubbleBead BBF-1.5 is compact and suitable to remote siting, its run using efficient low wattage pumps such as the Oase Aquamax or Sequence.

The BubbleBead BBF-1.5 Max Recommended Flow Rate is 1250 Gallons per hour.

Max feed rate 340g per day and Max Koi load 34kg

Bubblebead Manual/XS Models can be sited above or below the adjacent pond level. Hydraulic Valve Models can only be sited above the adjacent pond level

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

Bubblebead BBF XS-2 features:

• 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.

Bubblebead BBF XS-2 Spec:

• Model: BubbleBead BBF-2
• Max. Pond Volume: Standard: 3000 gallons, 13500 litres
• Maximum Feed Rate (per day): 450gm
• Maximum Recorded Flow Rate (gph): 1500
• Suggested Pump Size: Aquamax or Sequence pumps
• Recommended U/V: 30 watt -55 watt TMC Proclear
• Maximum Koi Load(lbs): 45kg

Bubblebead Manual/XS Models can be sited above or below the adjacent pond level. Hydraulic Valve Models can only be sited above the adjacent pond level.

The BubbleBead BBF-3 is suitable for Ponds up to 4000 to 5000 Gallons.

The feature packed BubbleBead BBF-3 is the Biological and mechanical filtration in one unit. The BubbleBead BBF-3 removes fine solids to below 15 microns.

The BubbleBead BBF-3 features a patented backwash process, Unique necked design ensures thorough wash and breaks up clumped beads. Air suction design - no air blower required. The BubbleBead BBF-3 flushes waste away in minutes without upsetting biological activity. The BubbleBead BBF-3 is compact and suitable to remote siting, its run using efficient pumps (pumps require a strainer).

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

The BubbleBead BBF-3 Max feed rate 650g per day with a Max Koi load 65kg

Bubblebead Manual/XS Models can be sited above or below the adjacent pond level. Hydraulic Valve Models can only be sited above the adjacent pond level.

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

Bubblebead BBF XS-4 features:

• 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.

Bubblebead BBF XS-4 Spec:

• Model: BubbleBead BBF-4
• Max. Pond Volume: 6500 gallons, 29000 litres
• Maximum Feed Rate (per day): 900gm
• Maximum Flow Rate (gph): 3000
• Suggested Pump Size: Oase Aquamax or Sequence
• Recommended U/V: 110 watt TMC Pro Clear
• Maximum Koi Load: 90kg

Bubblebead Manual/XS Models can be sited above or below the adjacent pond level. Hydraulic Valve Models can only be sited above the adjacent pond level.

The BubbleBead BBF-5 is suitable for Ponds up to 8000 Gallons.

The feature packed BubbleBead BBF-5 is the Biological and mechanical filtration in one unit. The BubbleBead 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 BubbleBead BBF-5 flushes waste away in minutes without upsetting biological activity. The BubbleBead BBF-5 is compact and suitable to remote siting, its run using efficient pumps.

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

The BubbleBead BBF-5 has a Max feed rate 1.1kg per day and a Max Koi load 110kg

Bubblebead Manual/XS Models can be sited above or below the adjacent pond level. Hydraulic Valve Models can only be sited above the adjacent pond level.

The BubbleBead BBF-7 is suitable for Ponds up to 11000 Gallons.

The feature packed BubbleBead BBF-5 is the Biological and mechanical filtration in one unit. The BubbleBead 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 BubbleBead BBF-5 flushes waste away in minutes without upsetting biological activity.

The BubbleBead BBF-7 is compact and suitable to remote siting, its run using efficient pumps.

The BubbleBead BBF-7 Max Recommended Flow Rate is 5500 Gallons per hour.

The BubbleBead BBF-7 has a Max feed rate 1.5kg per day and a Max Koi load 150kg

Bubblebead Manual/XS Models can be sited above or below the adjacent pond level. Hydraulic Valve Models can only be sited above the adjacent pond level.

The BubbleBead BBF-9 is suitable for Ponds up to 14000 Gallons.

The feature packed BubbleBead BBF-9 is the Biological and mechanical filtration in one unit. The BubbleBead BubbleBead 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 BubbleBead BBF-5 flushes waste away in minutes without upsetting biological activity. The BubbleBead BBF-5 is compact and suitable to remote siting, its run using efficient pumps.

The BubbleBead BBF-9 Max Recommended Flow Rate is 7000 Gallons per hour.

The BubbleBead BBF-9 has Max feed rate 2kg per day and a Max Koi load 200kg

Bubblebead Manual/XS Models can be sited above or below the adjacent pond level. Hydraulic Valve Models can only be sited above the adjacent pond level.