Pond FAQs

UV clarifiers do not need to be turned off when using Evolution Aqua Blanketweed

K1 weights 150kg per m³ and K1 Micro weights per m³

K1 has a protected surface area of 500m² per m³ and K1 Micro has a total surface area of 950m² per m³

Yes, both K1 and K1 Micro are suitable for biological filtration, K1 is usually preferred in biological filters like you would find on a pond. K1 Micro is ideal for static or moving bed filters on aquariums

Moving bed media has many advangates over traditional static bed filters including a huge surface area which is always exposed to maximum oxygen and food for the bacteria, self cleaning media as it tumbles, and the world famous protected surface area...

K+ Media has a protected surface area of 1025m² per m³.

You cannot adjust the feeding sequence or throwing distances below the minimum settings. Adapting or modifying the feeder will void the warranty.

Fish will feed at different times and sometimes go off the food. If you have recently changed the food you feed them, it could be that it takes a few days for the fish to get used to it.

You will need to feed lightly, then remove uneaten food ...

Yes

M16

If you're finding it difficult to turn the valve during maintenance, you can use the video below to learn how to adjust it.

How to setup a Varipump 10,000 for Pressure Pipe using Single Unions

The activated Carbon inside the Evolution Aqua Detox de-chlorinator itself isn't classified as special waste under UK Special Waste Regulations 1996 and can be disposed of by landfill at an approved site or general waste bin. So, the carbon can be disposed of in your general waste bin, and if you wish you could recycle your empty plastic shell into the appropriate plastics recycling bin.

This video will show you how the Nexus Automatic Waste Valve Relay works. This will help you to troubleshoot any issues you may have encountered along side our other troubleshooting videos for the Nexus Automatic Control Box.

Nexus 220+ Total volume of water 510 litres / 112 UK gallons / 135 US gallons Outer chamber 405 litres / 89 UK gallons / 107 US gallons Inner chamber 105 litres / 23 UK gallons / 28 US gallons Nexus 320+ Total volume of water 840 litres / ...

Remove the outside union on the waste ball valve, open the valve, if no water pours out the blockage is under the Nexus, carefully push a suitable stick (such as a cane) and release the blockage, you can also remove the Eazy and access the pipe from ...

Check if the inlet valve is being obstructed. Check if the yellow light is illuminated. If light is not illuminated after 3 minutes, initiate a manual clean to check operation. Check the wiring is correctly installed. Seek advice from a suitably ...

The K+Media in normal conditions becomes semi-buoyant within 48 hours. However, the K1 Micro (only in the Eazy) takes longer to absorb water. This can take up to one week.

The reasons for this could be one of the following: The air pump is not powerful enough (see Air Pump Recommendation on page 4) There isn’t enough water in the Nexus – check that you used the cleaning pipe to maintain the level on a pump fed system...

A typical filter can take approximately 8 weeks to mature. During this time Ammonia and Nitrite levels will rise and fall. This process can be accelerated by using PUREPOND. If you still experience Ammonia and Nitrite readings after this period of time...