Ultima ll™ Pressurized Pond Filters by Aqua UV®

The Ultima II™ series of pressurized filters for ponds from Aqua UV are ideal for larger fish ponds and aquatic features where clear water is demanded. The professional solution for biological and mechanical pond filtration.

To support aquatic life whether at an aquaculture facility, backyard pond or large aquarium system it is essential to remove both ammonia and accumulated debris. The most efficient way to accomplish this is by installing an Ultima II biomechanical filter. The patented media has the highest biofilm surface for bacterial growth. The beneficial bacteria convert ammonia into harmless compounds. In field and independent laboratory testing the Ultima II filter with its patented media is the first to nitrify fish waste.

The dense bed of ridged media traps solids without clumping. Internal jets in the filter are activated during the backwash separating the waste from the media and sending it out the waste line. Backwash is performed simply by rotating the valve.

Features of the Ultima II Filters

Mechanical & Biological filtration for water
Fiberglass reinforced filters are super strong!
Can be buried up to control head, if desired, for easy concealment
Internal jets allow for efficient cleaning of filter media
Very heavy flow rates
Unique tubular design protects beneficial bacteria while dislodging unwanted debris
Super Strong fiberglass reinforced body monitor cleaning cycle
No channeling
Media never needs to be replaced

Model	Description	Max Pond Gallons	Max GPH Flow	Inlets/Outelets	Dimensions (Diameter x Height)	Weight
UF010	Ultima II - 1,000	1,000	1,200	1.5"	14" x 23.25"	25
UF020	Ultima II - 2,000	2,000	2,500	1.5"	16.5" x 33"	35
UF040	Ultima II - 4,000	4,000	4,500	1.5"	21" x 39"	40
UF060	Ultima II - 6,000	6,000	7,500	2"	22.5" x 42"	45
UF100	Ultima II - 10,000	10,000	7500	2"	23.75" x 44"	55
UF200	Ultima II - 20,000	20,000	7,500	2"	30.5" x 48"	85
UF300	Ultima II - 30,000	30,000	7,500	2"	36.5" x 49"	138
UF300S	Ultima II - 30,000 (SMV)	30,000	20,400	2"	31" x 36.75"	80
UF600S	Ultima II - 60,000 (SMV)	60,000	20,400	2"	39" x 42"	113

*SMV = Side Mount Version

How is the Ultima II different than a Bead Filter?

Bead filters use raw pellets
Bead filter manufactures just take these inexpensive pellets and load them into a filter body as is. The wax based plastic and smooth shape encourages clumping which is an inherent problem in bead filters. Some bead filter owners have been forced to backwash every day to prevent this clumping. When the beads stick together, water and waste pass around the large mass making much of the beads surface inaccessible. This allows untreated ammonia and solids to pass right through and return to the pond.

Ultima Media is specifically designed to support aquatic life
Using non wax based plastic Aqua Ultraviolet extrudes a patented media with the highest surface area of any on the market. The small tubular design has ridges on the outside and a cross section on the inside increasing bio surface area and preventing clumping. The ridged design helps to create a dense bed for superior trapping of solids that is easily separated during the backwash.

How can the Ultima II filters be smaller than bead filters and handle more fish
The Ultima II patented media design has 800 cubic feet of surface area per square foot. This is the highest surface area of any product on the market. The high surface area means less volume of media is needed so the filter itself can be smaller.

Download the Aqua UV Ultima ll Filter Instruction Manual - 2.04 MB PDF