Aquascape PRO-Fit General Maintenance - Manual (Page 3)

The BIOFALLS ® Filter (or Endless
Cascade ™ ) is the starting point of
your waterfall. The filter mats and
filter media provide a “home” for the
beneficial bacteria to live; helping
clean the pond and provide crystal
clear water. The BIOFALLS ® Filter (or
Endless Cascade ™ ) is designed to
require once a year cleaning when
used in combination of a skimmer or
MicroPondless ™ Vault. These filters
ensure that large debris is filtered
from the water before it reaches the
BIOFALLS ® Filter (or Endless Cas-
cade ™ ). DO NOT clean the filter mats
or filter media bag in the BIOFALLS ®
Filter (or Endless Cascade ™ ) more
than once a year. Cleaning them,
especially with chlorinated tap water,
more than once a year will reduce or
kill the beneficial bacteria growing on
these filters. Replace old filter mats
after several years, when they begin
to tear or fall apart.
The BIOFALLS ® Filter/Endless Cascade ™
The EcoSystems ® line of water treat-
ment products will help you maintain
healthy, crystal clear water in your
water feature. See your Aquascape
supplier for more information on the
EcoSystems ® product line, as well as
other products and accessories from
Aquascape that are designed for your
water feature.
Water Treatments
Water Clarity & Bacteria Water Quality & Treatments
If you notice you have to add water
on a daily basis, you may have a
leak. We have found that 99% of
leaks occur along the perimeter of
the waterfalls and pond edges. Small
leaks are generally due to the ground
settling; this causes the water to
trickle over the edge of the liner in
the stream or waterfall. Leaks such
as these can be easily fixed.
Steps in finding a leak:
• Check the perimeter of the pond
for any areas that are wet. Damp
or saturated soil is usually a good
indicator that water is leaking
over the liner. (See fig. )
• Check to make sure any slow mov-
ing sections of the stream/water-
falls have not become obstructed
by leaves, plants or other debris,
causing the water to back up over
the edges of the liner.
• Investigate the outside perimeter
of the waterfall and stream. Look
for any water that is noticeably
being diverted over the side of
the liner.
• Once you have found the leak,
simply pack soil beneath the liner
in order to raise the edge above
the water level. Hide the exposed
liner by replacing the gravel and
add mulch. (See figs. 4 & 5)
Leaks
Fig. Damp or saturated soil is a good
indicator that water is leaking
over the liner.
Fig. 4 Pack soil beneath the liner
to raise the edge above the
water level.
Fig. 5 Hide exposed liner by replacing
the gravel and add mulch.