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Fishmate Pressure filters
With a unique Back Washing system (Models 10000 and larger)
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Three functions ... Biological, Mechanical & UVC** most models
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More details about the filter inner workings and back washing system |
The pump sitting in the pond pushing water through the external filter* either up to a waterfall or directly
back into the pond. Drawing also shows the backwash hose onto the garden *the filter can either be buried up to the lid or simply
sit on the ground. |
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Aussie's observations
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Fishmate filters are suitable for:
Any pond where filtered water is required. In particular when water
is to be pumped to a higher level such as a waterfall or feature. We recommend a gravity filter when Koi or turtles are present. |
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What we liked: In particular the back wash system on 10000 and larger models.
The clear water guarantee on UVC models. The lowest profile
filter on the market, only 7cm above ground when buried. Spiral
water action over UV lamp to prolong interaction with the UV rays. Great value for money. |
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Less than ideal: The 2500 & 5000 models do not have a backwash system, if this is important look at Laguna and
Oase
Less than ideal: Pressure filters in general are not ideal for Koi or Turtles, the better option would be a gravity filter,
However, if a waterfall is in use with a single pump for both filtering and the waterfall, a pressure filter may be the best option.
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Other filters of this type: Oase Filtoclear
Laguna Pressure Flo |
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U.K. Design
3 year warranty |
Fishmate
2500 |
Fishmate
5000 |
Fishmate
10000 |
Fishmate
15000 |
Fishmate
30000 |
Fishmate
45000 |
| Ideal flow through the filter |
1,200 |
1,700 |
3,500 |
4,500 |
9,000 |
11,500 |
| Integrated UV-C clarifier |
5 watt |
9 watt |
9 watt |
13 watt |
24 watt |
36 watt |
| Suitable pond size - Approximate |
see chart |
see chart |
see chart |
see chart |
see chart |
see chart |
| Clear water Money back guarantee" on UVC models |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| UV lamp "on" indicator. |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Size - Diameter x Height cm |
27 x 25 x 28 |
27 x 25 x 28 |
39 x 28 x 44 |
39 x 28 x 44 |
45 x 40 x 63 |
45 x 40 x 63 |
| If canister is buried - how much shows above ground |
7 cm |
7 cm |
7cm |
7cm |
7cm |
7cm |
| Number of foam filters |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Biological filter medium for micro-organism growth |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Back washing system (single switch) |
no |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Power cord length (on UVC models) |
5m |
5m |
5m |
5m |
5m |
5m |
| Ideal hose size, (hose tail supplied) |
25mm |
25mm |
32mm |
32mm |
38mm |
38mm |
| Suitable pumps (see list below) |
below |
below |
below |
below |
below |
below |
| Max pump pressure (see Tip 5) |
0.5 bar |
0.5 bar |
0.5 bar |
0.5 bar |
0.5 bar |
0.5 bar |
| National warranty - Australia wide (for more details) excluding lamp |
3 years |
3 years |
3 years |
3 years |
3 years |
3 years |
| Fish Mate with UVC |
N/A |
$349 |
$599 |
$685 |
$1419 |
N/A |
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Filter selection
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To choose the ideal filter for any pond you must first know the correct environmental flow to maintain ideal water quality for your pond. (Please remember that the pond size alone
does not determine the filter or pump size without first taking into account the many environmental and physical factors)
3 ways to get help to establish flow
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Fill in one of our e-mail help forms and let us do all the calculations for you
Give us a call 1800 607 388 for expert advice Do it yourself and use our quick reference flow calculator for rough estimate
Step one: Establish the required flow through the filter keeping in mind waterfall** height if any, or long hose** -
Step Two: Choose a filter from the chart below (Example if your pond
requires a flow through the filter of 4,500 litres per hour, the FishMate 15000 would give the best result)
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Step Three: Choose a pump, they are listed below in order of quality and suitability
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Recommended flow through the filter
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Fishmate size |
2500 |
5000 |
10000 |
15000 |
30000 |
45000 |
| Minimum flow |
800 |
1,200 |
2,500 |
3,000 |
6,000 |
9,000 |
| Ideal flow - See hint 4 below |
1,200 |
1,700 |
3,500 |
4,500 |
9,000 |
11,500 |
| Maximum flow - See hint 4 below |
1,600 |
2,500 |
5,000 |
6,000 |
12,000 |
15,000 |
Suitable pumps
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| FishMate size |
2500 |
5000 |
10000 |
15000 |
30000 |
45000 |
Clearwater guarantee - or your money back
Provided Fish Mate filters with UVC are operated in accordance with the
recommendations in the instructions supplied with the product, Pet Mate Ltd.
guarantee clear water visibly free from suspended algae. |
| High capacity filter canisters together with the unique multi-foam layout reduces cleaning by up to 3 times
compared to conventional filters. |
| How the UVC takes care of algae etc ..
For detailed information |
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FAQ (frequently
asked questions |
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 Aussie's additional thoughts
Tip 1: When calculating flow, always allow about a 15% flow loss when a pressure filter is used.
Tip 2: Place the pump at the opposite end of the pond to the water return, and in the deepest part of the pond.
Tip 3: Use a powder to prime filter systems, a great way to hasten biological activity.
Tip 4: Within reason the slower the water passes over the UV lamp and through the filter the better the result. However, you can never have too much
pond flow, so, by having a slightly oversize pump and releasing water directly back into the pond or on to a feature or waterfall through a "Tee"
with a valve (tap), added circulation is provided for the pond.
Tip 5: Pump - maximum pumping head. The pump supplying the filter must not have a pumping head exceeding 5m (0.5 bar) for the 2500 & 5000 models. Head over
5m could damage the filter and could even burst the container. On the other hand a pump with inadequate head may not provide enough flow through the filter
In a nut shell ....The height difference between the filter lid and a pressure free outlet must not exceed 5metres (0.5 bar). So if the filter was mounted 1m above the pond surface, the pump must not
have a maximum pumping height in excess of 6m. Or if mounted 2m above the surface of the pond, the pump must not have a maximum pumping height in excess of 7m.
There is however another factor in head calculations if long hose lengths are used, see "Friction loss in hose" under
How to choose your pump / filter if your hose will be more than 3m.
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