AlphaONE Filters - More than a Bead Filter!

The AlphaONE series of filters are also available as complete pond filtration systems that are preplumbed with the AlphaONE filter, Pump and UV all on Black  equipment pads ready to set up and go when you get them. For more info on our complete systems click here

The AlphaONE Filter was first conceived over 24 years ago. About 23 years ago we enlisted about 60 willing participants, which consisted of dealers and pond owners, to help us with our testing and give us feed back. In two years of testing we received "0" negative comments. This surpassed even our greatest expectations. Some of these were new pond owners and many were previous owners of different types of bead filters.

All AlphaONE filters come with 2 HP Media Agitator

The responses were unanimous "We Love It"

We have had reports of people going for a month (with only a 2.5 model) with no slow down in flow or rise in pressure of the AlphaONE unit, while still giving nice clear water. (we do not advocate going for a month before backwashing, the best thing for your fish and your water quality is to backwash the filter often and remove the debris before it breaks down biologically.)

How does it do this?

To answer this we have to understand the difference between bead filters and how they trap solids and how the AlphaONE accomplishes this task. Bead filters trap solids in the first few inches of the bead pac(causing clogging, flow disruption and pressure rises in the vessel) while the AlphaONE with its uniquely designed AlphaBioONE media stops the debris evenly through out the pac (resulting in greater flow, less head or back pressure, less maintenance.) The polishing ability of the filter is one it's most desirable features, based upon comments that have come into us from the field.

The AlphaBioONE media was specially designed for this filter and this filter only. It is not something borrowed from another industry and used in the filter. Its design is unique in that it was not designed with "cross hairs" as some other specialty types of media use. We left those out because in a static bed the "cross hairs" can collect and hold debris until it becomes anaerobic.

With the AlphaBioONE media there are no hidden areas for anaerobic bacteria, to harbor and stagnate, only beneficial bacteria. Take a look at the AlphaBioONE media and you'll see for yourself.

FAQs

Q1: What makes GC Tek filters different from other bead filters?
A: GC Tek filters use the Omnifuser design, which captures heavier solids at the center of the filter, ensuring optimal performance. The AlphaONE Life Support System (ALISS) also keeps beneficial bacteria alive during a pump failure, something no other bead filter system offers.

Q2: How does the AlphaONE Life Support System (ALISS) work?
A: The ALISS system uses an airline connected to your koi pond air pump to supply oxygen to the filter’s bacteria. This keeps the beneficial bacteria alive even when the pump is off, ensuring that the filter continues to work efficiently without needing to be cycled again.

Q3: How does the AlphaONE Media Agitator work?
A: The 2 HP Media Agitator injects large volumes of air at the bottom of the filter, breaking apart the media pac. This action ensures that debris is broken into smaller particles, improving the backwashing process and keeping the filter functioning at peak efficiency.

Q4: Is the AquaBead filter easy to maintain?
A: Yes! The AlphaONE filter is designed for easy maintenance, with a 10-inch access opening and no special wrench needed for access. The filter's AquaSieve2 prefilter also reduces the need for frequent cleaning by removing large debris before it reaches the filter.

Q5: What are the benefits of the energy-efficient design?
A: The energy-efficient design allows the AlphaONE filter to use a smaller, more energy-efficient pump, saving you money on electricity costs. This design ensures that the filter works effectively while consuming less power, which is both environmentally friendly and cost-effective.