We at Aqua Ultraviolet would like to take the time to thank you for purchasing the finest filtration system on the market.
For over twenty years, Aqua Ultraviolet has manufactured filtration systems which are in use in many different fields
and industries such as aquariums, aquaculture, public and commercial aquariums, educational institutions, government
agencies, commercial and research organizations throughout the world.
Aqua Ultraviolet Ultima II Filters were created with our customers comfort in mind. Our patented backwash system takes
just a few minutes a week and does not require draining a sludge valve or opening the filter. Within a few short weeks
your filters bacterial bed will be fully established, and with our scientifically designed media you can be assured it will be
well protected. So sit back and enjoy your pond again, courtesy of Aqua Ultraviolet.
HOW FILTRATION WORKS
Biological and mechanical filtration are essential to every pond, without it ammonia from the accumulated fish waste
would harm your fish. The bacterial bed that builds on filter media will nitrify any ammonia in your pond making it a
healthier environment for your aquatic life. Mechanical filtration picks up any debris in the pond, keeping your pond
healthier and your fish happier.
HOW ULTIMA II BIO-MECHANICAL FILTRATION EXCELS
Bio-Mechanical filtration depends on the establishment of a colony of bacteria on the surface of the media that converts
dissolved toxic nitrogenous waste to harmless compounds. When the bacteria are given the proper
environment, they grow in a thin biofilm on the surface of each piece of media. The larger the surface area,
the larger the bacterial colony. Our media surpasses the competition in this area with four to seven times the
surface area of any other media available.
In order for the Ultima II filter to perform Bio-Mechanical Filtration the media must first establish itself enough to handle
the load of dissolved ammonia presented to it. Depending on the temperature this can take 2-4 weeks for your filter to
establish itself in your pond environment (this varies depending on climate, weather conditions, fish load and feed rates).
Until the colony has grown large enough, the pond owner MUST be responsible for monitoring the levels of ammonia
and nitrates in the pond water and take the appropriate measures to correct dangerously high levels.
CAUTION: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION OR OPERATION.
The following instructions should answer most of the questions that you may have about the installation, operation and
use of your new Aqua Ultraviolet Ultima II Filter. If you should need technical support, we offer this service for free by
email to support@aquauv.com or by telephone (951) 296-3480, (800) 454-2725, or by fax (951) 296-3490 M-F 8:00
am - 4:30 pm Pacific Standard Time except selected holidays. You may reach us through the web at www.aquauv.com.
Please view the Ultima instructional video at www.aquauv.com.
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