Dolphin Vortex Filters
Dolphin Hydro Vortex? Biological Filter
2,708 Total SSA (Specific Surface Area)
Featuring the highest filtration capabilities of any biological waterfall filter in each of its size categories! And the ONLY biological waterfall filter that is COMPLETELY backflushable! And the ONLY biological waterfall filter on the market that includes a cleanout/bottom drain kit at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE! And the ONLY biological waterfall filter on the market that can be cleaned WITHOUT REMOVING THE MEDIA!
The highest total SSA of any biological filter in its class at 2,708!
Vortex design uses centrifugal forces to remove particulates from the water!
The only truly BACK FLUSHABLE waterfall filter on the market!
Designed specifically for ponds and water gardens with Koi and goldfish
Based on Total SSA of 2,708, the Dolphin Hydro Vortex? biological waterfall filter can metabolize:
2,708 SSA x .1 = 270.80 grams of fish waste
2,708 SSA / 50 = 54.16 grams of ammonia
270.80 grams of fish waste x 3 = 812.40 grams of total fish weight that the Dolphin Hydro Vortex? filter can effectively support.
The DOLPHIN Hydro Vortex? filter comes complete with:
- 7.40 cubic feet of Hydro FilterSilk? (4 Bag)
- 2708 square feet of biological Specific Surface Area (SSA)
- Round Vortex chamber
- Threaded Vortex Inlet Jet
- Settling Cone
- Threaded Bottom Drain
- Two 1?" male pipe adaptors
- 10' of 1?" flex PVC pipe
- 1?" ball valve
- Easy to install liner gasket flange
- Stainless Steel Screws, Washers, and Self Biting Nuts
- Lower diffuser Grate
- Upper diffuser Grate