Oase AquaMax Eco Titanium pumps offer high performance for large bodies of water through their robust pump housing made of cast stainless steel, special channel-type impeller with the rotor shaft and bearings made of high-quality SIC ceramics. It is one of the most suitable pumps for large gravity filter systems such as that needed for Koi Ponds.
Features - Oase AquaMax Eco Titanium 51000:
- Innovative, energy-efficient gravity filter pump for large bodies of water, most suitable for Koi Pond.
- Flow-optimised hydraulics help to achieve an outstanding level of efficiency.
- Robust pump housing made of cast stainless steel. The pump casing can be turned to change the position of the pump outlet by 90°.
- The unit’s large solid base facilitates stable installation and placement.
- Rotor shaft and bearings made from high-quality Silicon Carbide (SiC) ceramics for optimal reliability and longevity.
- Capable of handling coarse debris up to 6mm in grain size.
- Outstanding energy efficiency and water displacement capability.
- Can be used as a submersible pond pump or inline (dry) water pump for bathing ponds in a pump chamber.
- Designed and manufactured for continuous operation and long operational life span.
- The pump automatically reduces flow rate by up to 30%, thus consuming reduced power through temperature dependent water circulation, with the Seasonal Flow Control (SFC) function turned on.
- Environmental Function Control (EFC) automatically switch off the unit if it run dry or become blocked, preventing damage to the unit.
- MADE IN GERMANY: Precision and reliable German engineering.
- 3 years guarantee + 2 years extended guarantee.
Specifications - Oase AquaMax Eco Titanium 51000:
- Max Flow: 51,000 L/hr
- Head Height: 4M
- Recommended Tubing: 88mm
- Power: 70-320W
- Voltage: 240V
- Cable Length: 10m
- Max coarse debris displacement: 6mm
- Max immersion depth: 4M
- Size L X W X H (mm): 350 x 220 x 245
- Package weight: 16.5Kg
Essential Guidelines to maintain a healthy Koi Pond
- Pond aeration– Aeration helps keep the water clean and provides oxygen for any aquatic life. Higher levels of dissolved oxygen in the pond water enables the beneficial bacterial to appropriately cycle nutrients. This is accomplished by moving the surface of the water which in turn also helps to reduce algae growth. There are multiple ways of doing this, depending upon your pond set up.
- Submersible or inline pump – This is the most preferred and common way to aerate and cleanse the pond water.
- Air Pumps - These are external pumps that disburse much needed oxygen into deepest sections of the pond via air stone.
- Waterfall, Fountain or Water feature – These are the absolute best ways to naturally aerate a pond. As the pump will propel the water up, it breaks the surface of the pond water and aerating it on its descent.
- Pond Filtration – A Koi Pond will also need proper filtration, including biological and mechanical filters. The high & low extremes of the climate, fish manure & decaying organic matter will cause stress on the water. A pond filter is a compact biological ecosystem which helps manage the health & clarity of the pond water by forcing the water through various filtration systems. It is effectively a very efficient sewage treatment plant for the pond. Premium biological and pressure pond filters, offered by us, such as Hozelock Bioforce Revolution, PondMAX Pressure filter range, Aquascape UltraKlean or Hozelock EasyClear that have multiple stages of filtration coupled with high output UV lamp help to eliminate algae.
- Providing shade – It is most ideal that your Koi Pond receives the mild morning sunshine and is spared of the afternoon heat. Warmer water temperature, along with pH, has a direct effect on increasing the levels of ammonia in the Pond water. Hence, providing shade is essential to keep your fish healthy. A natural way to provide shade to the pond water is by adding aquatic plants, such as water lilies. These plants not only block a large portion of direct sunlight with their foliage but also help with naturally oxygenating the water. Marginal plants can also help to provide partial shade to the pond by creating areas that are relatively cooler. Another alternative will be to install a UV resistant Shade Sail over the pond area.
- Larger surface area – Adding plants or rocks will increase the surface area available for beneficial bacteria to colonise. You may also add natural decorative polished mixed pebbles. Rocks and pebbles provide surface area for the beneficial bacteria to settle themselves on.
- Limit organic matter in your pond – While beneficial bacteria break down the dead organic matter and debris in the pond, having too much of it will result in them not being able to decompose it quickly enough that may spread disease to the aquatic life. Hence regularly skimming fallen leaves, twigs and dead insects is critical for pond health. Pond Vacuum provides an effective solution. You may also make it easier on yourself by automating the removal of leaves and other large debris with the use of pond skimmers. It must be noted that pond skimmers are only designed to catch the larger debris, therefore preventing the growth of algae and bacteria. They will not be able to treat the water the way a filter can and hence are not a replacement for Pond Filter.
- Avoid sudden water quality changes - Koi do not like significant changes to their environment, such as water temperature, pH, alkalinity, or salinity. Changing smaller amounts of water on a more regular basis limits the stress on the koi. Importantly, sudden changes to pH, Oxygen level or temperature may kill sensitive nitrifying bacteria in the pond. To maintain a healthy aquatic life, we recommend to not change more than 15% to 20% water during each change cycle.
- Quantity of Aquatic life – Your Koi may be small now, but it needs to be noted that Koi tends to grow in size throughout their lifetime. A larger Koi will need more space and hence, more Koi necessitates a larger pond. Hence, we must ensure that count of aquatic life within the water body is appropriate for its size. Higher number of fish will generate more fish waste which will disturb the balance within the pond ecosystem without timely filtration.
- Pond Depth – It needs to be ensured that your Koi Pond isn’t too shallow. Deeper water will allow your fish to stay cooler during the hotter weather. If your pond is too shallow, the water can heat up quickly during hot summer weather, which is not just dangerous for aquatic life but will also have higher probability of Algae issues. Moreover, shallow ponds will also need to be topped up regularly during summer due to evaporation.
- Encourage growth of beneficial bacteria in your pond – Shutting off the pond pump or fountain for long periods will prevent water movement and can lead to stagnation, which is harmful to pond life. A pond pump and fountain can help keep your pond clean by promoting the growth of the healthy bacteria that remove nitrates and ammonia.
- Avoid over feeding the fish - Uneaten fish food is one of the major culprits that cause algae to bloom. The general rule of thumb is to limit Fish food quantity to what the fish can eat in no more than 5 minutes. Uneaten fish food causes increase in levels of soluble Phosphorus in the pond water on which Algae depend on.
- Beneficial bacteria supplements – This category of products is a great way to top up a pond’s natural bacteria levels to further reduce harmful substances and maintain clear pond water. UV clarifiers are ineffective against string algae. For major algae problems or persistent algae such as string-algae you may need to use a liquid or granulated treatment. Premium products such as Aquascape Pond Starter Bacteria, Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria or PondMAX Clarifier bacterial provide faster results. Remember, this is not an overnight process and depending upon the size of your pond, it might take 4-6 weeks for beneficial bacteria to grow large enough to handle all waste created by the fish and dead plant matter. So please be patient, the wait is worth the benefits you’ll gain.