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Please contact your local Oase Authorised Installer who will be able to help. Where are you located?

Go for the FiltoClear 13000 Set if you don’t have many fish. If you have lots of fish, then go for the 19000 Set.

I’m glad my video was helpful. Thank you.

I’m glad it was helpful.

I recommend you look at the current range of FiltoClears: 5000, 13000, 19000, 31000. Use 38mm or 50mm hosing which will enable you to use the clear hose connector. The FiltoClear in the video is an older style (16000) which I modified for use with 32mm hose, which is why you do not see the clear return hose connector. I don’t recommend using less than 38mm hosing.

@@richardfulfordfishlifepond89 ty so much for your reply, i really appreciate it!! The model im looking into is the 8000. I dont know how new it is but it is a current model. So all in all, you'd still recommend this brand?

@@EyezLikaFox̌ I'm based in the Uk and we don't have the '8000'. I must install 30 to 40 (and growing) FiltoClears every year, so yes, I recommend them. Excellent brand - from experience.

@@richardfulfordfishlifepond89 awesome again, thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I greatly appreciate it 🥰

It did indeed. The volume of the pond is only about 2000 litres, but I always recommend at least once filter size up. You can’t go wrong with a FiltoClear. Don’t skimp on the model size.

Jason Wilson 3,500 litres

@@richardfulfordfishlifepond89 mine has about 3000-3500, this could be the system for me. How long do the filters last and how much are they? Thanks Richard, appreciate your quick reply, jason

Jason Wilson Jason, it could well be, but to be honest I can’t say for sure without visiting your pond. The foams will last up to three years before they need replacing. I’m some cases they need replacing yearly. I install about 25 FiltoClears each year.

@@richardfulfordfishlifepond89 Thanks, if the foams cost £40 ish then I don't mind yearly but 3 years would be great, thanks again Richard

RicktheRecorder I am using a gimbal these days. Thanks for the tip.

Brian Wicks NOTE: firstly, it is essential that the pond is completely clean before installing the filter. The final water level is not reached in the container until the bacteria are established and the filter be- comes fully effective. • New foam filters take 3 to 4 weeks to reach their full biological cleaning effect. The water level is initially lower; the foam filters are not completely covered by the water. The filter may overflow while the beneficial bacteria colonies are being established. Do not clean the foam filters for 3 to 4 weeks. • The biological cleaning effect ceases at temperatures under 10 °C. In addition to the mechanical ‘sieving’ of the water and the resultant impediment of the water-flow, microbes will colonise the filter foams and surfaces of the filter, which results in lipids (fatty acids) being deposited. These lipids will further cause the water level to rise. Regularly dose the filter with OASE BioKick Premium for enhanced bacteriological filtration results! I hope this information helps.

Paul Hines They are filled with ammonia remover (zeolite) and will be exhausted within six months. Throw the zeolite away and replace with PhosLess. Be sure to dose the filter with a live filter bacteria supplement when you do so.

Alan Minshall I’m not sure Alan, that’s an interesting question. I will have to ask OASE at some point.

Dugon38 Bauden Hi. I installed this BioTec ScreenMatic2 90,000 for a client. His pond is 30,000 litres and only has 5 small koi. No other fish and no plants either. I am a big fan of these filters.

Morgan Moe I have in the past week installed a 140000 model, which is the biggest in the range. Today I serviced a 90000 like the one in the video. They’re great filters systems. Make sure you select the correct model for your pond.

@@richardfulfordfishlifepond89 Thanks for the response, Richard. Is it possible to "over size" it. My current pond is only 5000L but I do plan to expand. Is it wrong to purchase a 24 or 38 now so that "my pond can grow into it"?

Morgan Moe Over-sizing a filter system rarely ever happens, though under-sizing is common ! The BioTec ScreenMatic2 range starts at 40,000 and goes up to 140,000. As a guide, take the 40,000 - it is suitable for a fish-less pond UP TO 40,000 litres. If there are fish present, then it becomes suitable for a pond UP TO 20,000 litres. If there are koi present, then the filter is suitable for a pond UP TO 10,000 litres. Choose the one model suitable for your pond based on this, and then buy the one size up! Hope I’ve helped.

@@richardfulfordfishlifepond89 You most certainly have! Thank you and keep up the awesome videos on your channel :)

Yes, yes it would be.

Andre Crawford They are not difficult to install, but I would encourage you to seek advice, particularly where selection of the right model is concerned. Richard

FishLife I have a small business myself, i was an authorised installer for oase last year but i’ve never installed one of these! just the small filtration systems really, i do know a bit about them but never installed, do you have any tips whilst installing buddy?

Andre Crawford where are you located?

FishLife I’m located in Devon mate, Torbay area

I was thinking the same

Agreed. Maybe they just want clean and clear water 🤷🏻‍♂️

Tony Veale Thank you. Glad you found it useful.