The latest Innovation in Filtration Technology

After over four years of research and development, Fluid Art Technologies has produced a filter that has incorporated both bead filtration and fluidized bed filtration in a single, compact, and reliable unit.

Housed in sturdy stainless steel, the NPS-72 Fluid Bead Filter contains 4.25 cubic feet of media that outperforms industry standard for bead filters by over 450%.

The NPS-72 as shown here, can handle a wide variety of pond sizes from 1,500 to 10,000 gallons thanks to a variable flow rate of 30 to 80 gallons per minute.

Flow rate is determined by pump size.

Cleaning the filter is an effortless task with just an easy movement of the handle to the backwash position.

No more dirty sponges, mats or brushes to clean. Maintenance is a breeze.

Standing 56 inches tall with a diameter of only 20 inches, the NPS-72 is the perfect filter to fit most any location.

The inner workings of the Fluid Bead Filter are divided into two separate functions, working together.

The fluidized bed filtration in the lower part of the unit is in constant motion. This means it cannot channel or clog, and the nitrifying bacteria is being given a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients. Fluidized bed filtration has been in use for years in intensive aquaculture where the biofilters must perform to high standards in a confined area.

The floating beads in the upper part of the unit, create a bead pack that traps solids and particula before allowing water to pass back to the pond. By utilizing a smaller bead than conventional bead filters, the NPS-72 provides a larger surface area per cubic foot and gives more of a "polished" effect to the water.

By bringing these two proven filtration technologies together in a single unit, the Fluid Bead Filter provides the discerning pond keeper with a powerful tool for biological and mechanical filtration.

Consider the facts and compare with other complete bead filters:

• Flows of 30-80 gallons/min.
• Rated 50psi. (which allows the filter to be placed out of sight away from the pond).
• High surface area/volume ratio 500-550 sq.ft/cubic ft.
• Easy to clean laterals.
• Easy accessibility to internals for normal maintenance.
• Manufacturer specs. up to a 10,000 gallon pond.
• Easy low, volume, highly efficient, hydraulic back wash with no dirty discharge back to pond.
• Durable stainless steel construction 10 year prorated warranty.
• Easy installation and ideal for space limited situations
• The New Hydra Swirl feature allows uniform distribution of flow and debris throughout the filters bead pack.
• A Multiport valve is provided as standard equipment with features such as Backwash, Rinse, Recirculate, and more.

*Pumps can be sized to your particular pond application.

Click here for FluidBead Filter Instructions in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

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