Vortex

[Mark Mendell]

I have a 4500 gallon pond with a bead filter and pump well below the level
of the pond (in my basement). I would like to add a vortex, but would need
a pressurized one. Any experience or ideas out there?

Thanks,
Mark

[RichToyBox]

The only pressurized vortex that I am familiar with is the Turbovortex. I
bought one, got two, used one and both are out of service. They are not
truly a vortex, use bioballs as a solids trap and have a backwash valve to
clean, but it doesn't do the job, so the balls have to be removed every week
or so and cleaned. I do not recommend, but if you want one, I have a new
one available.
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RichToyBox
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"Mark Mendell" > wrote in message
news:t93uc.2213$W01.883@okepread01...
> I have a 4500 gallon pond with a bead filter and pump well below the level
> of the pond (in my basement). I would like to add a vortex, but would
need
> a pressurized one. Any experience or ideas out there?
>
> Thanks,
> Mark
>
>

[Steve J. Noll]

On Sat, 29 May 2004 11:48:25 -0500, "Mark Mendell" >
wrote:

>I have a 4500 gallon pond with a bead filter and pump well below the level
>of the pond (in my basement). I would like to add a vortex, but would need
>a pressurized one. Any experience or ideas out there?
>
>Thanks,
>Mark
>

I have no experience with these but I see Aquatic Eco-Systems sells
them:
http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/listings.categories/ssid/232

Steve J. Noll | Ventura California
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