Aquascape PRO-Fit Signature Series Biofalls Filter (29319, 29384 & 09020) User Manual

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great water loss

thick waterfall stone

foam

4" or greater

little water loss

foam

thick stone recessed into pocket

Leave 1/2" to 1"

exposed above liner

6" - 1'

2' - 4' (Typical)

6" - 1'

thin stone,1/2"-1"

little water loss

foam

Fig. 0 (a) An often overlooked part of stream construction is the thickness of your

waterfall stone. Water will eventually seep through the foam joints if the pumps are off for

prolonged periods of time. The water will slowly seep around the thick stone, resulting in

water loss equal to the thickness of the stone.

Fig. 0 (c) If your only option is a thick waterfall stone, use the above method.

Fig. 19 Stream Bed Cross Section

Fig. 0 (b) By using a thin stone, the situation can be easily remedied.

Excavated soil from pond & stream

Flat Backyard: This is easy to work with; you may need to bring in fill material if you want a fast-moving stream.

Otherwise, do a combination of deep stream with fast upper stream.

Deep Stream

Seam Tape

Upper Stream 55'

Deep Stream 20'

10'

Fig. 18

• Add topsoil to the berm and sur-

rounding area in order to provide

a good substrate for future land-

scape plantings.

• The entire area may be mulched

and any plant material installed

if necessary.

Build the Retaining Wall

Bring in the Topsoil

STEP 3

STEP 4

• Finish off the berm where the

BIOFALLS

filter is buried by

building a small retaining wall out

of boulders. This step may or may

not be needed, depending on the

size of the berm and the transition

into the existing landscape.

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