Introducing the Tornado Protein

 Skimmer

The Tornado protein skimmer is a combination of three different filter systems. The filter operates biological, mechanical and chemical. The principle of the skimming of salt water is not new and has been successfully used for years in aquarium filtration. Thanks to the unique, patented, design of the Tornado protein skimmer, it is now possible to apply the principle of protein skimming in fresh water.

Total height 75 cm, Ø 16 cm.
Water inlet Ø 25 mm.
Water outlet Ø 50 mm.
Foam outlet Ø 25 mm.

The Tornado Protein Skimmer has a Pump capacity between 1500 litre and 5000 litre per hour.

How the Tornado Protein Skimmer works:

The surface of an air bubble attracts dissolved substances out of the water. Because of the adhesion of the bubbles these substances, like chemicals, waste particles, colourants and algae, are concentrated. By means of a venturi, air is mixed with water. By forcing this mixture through the filter material (the white “KNS” bio rings) to a lower drain, there is a long contact between air and water. This changes the surface tension of the water continuously and a thick foam arises. The foam is separated from the cleared water by a grid and drained. Different kinds of pollution are caught in the foam and drained. This makes the filter Tornado Protein Skimmer self cleaning. Dissolved substances like; phosphates, ammonia, humus acids, colourants, proteins and a number of heavy metals, are filtered out of the water and drained together with the foam. The extraction of dissolved substances is not possible with normal filters and can only be done if chemicals are added.

• The Tornado Protein Skimmer Stabilizes pH

• The Tornado Protein skimmer Removes colorants

• The Tornado Protein skimmer Increases dissolved oxygen

• The Tornado Protein skimmer doesn't depend on bacteria and works as soon as the pump is running

• The Tornado Protein skimmer Prevents fish disease as a result of
  bad water quality

Pond Protein Extractor

Minimum pump requirement 4,500 LPH. Pipe inlet size 40mm (1.5”) – outlet 50mm (2”). With no filter mediums to keep clean maintenance of the device can be fairly described as almost non-existent.  

The basics of the devices operation is that pumped water (via a dedicated pump) passes under pressure through a venturi unit, where the input of air creates a mass of air bubbles which attract and contain contaminants within the water. These bubbles burst within the central inner chamber of the tank and the extracted contaminants are passed through gravity along a pipe to the 320mm dia external waste catchment bowl. The remaining water in the tank is returned to the pond. Processes of this type cannot be classified as mechanical or biological when they are nether, however they do contribute to reducing nitrite levels.

Many pond keepers believe that their current water quality is exemplary, and become amazed when they establish just how much dirty waste matter can be extracted from their ponds upon installing a Pond Protein Extractor (protein skimmer) type device. Beyond general contaminants, colourants are also converted into waste, and as an end result water clarity and sparkle is visually improved with a more healthy environment being created.

To cater for various pump flow rates two control valves are provided to adjust both the water level within the tank, and the amount of flow generating the oxygen input.

With no two ponds being the same it is impossible to state how much waste can be extracted from any pond. Likewise there are no cast iron rules as to using a Pond Protein Extractor properly. Some pond keepers will find it necessary to have the device running 365 days a year, whilst other will obtain adequate success in only using the device for a few days each week after an initial dirty running in period.

The importance of having good oxygen saturation levels in Koi ponds is vital for the health of the fish, and of great importance to sustaining the beneficial biological bacteria which colonise within conventional filtration system mediums. This can be achieved by numerous techniques including airstones, or conventional venturi units, however not everyone wishes to having their ponds resemble a witches cauldron, and it is in this area where the Pond Protein Extractor offers a great bonus by pumping oxygen into the water.

Usage Tips:

The 2 control valves should be adjusted so that a slow drip pattern is seen going into the external waste bowl. Heavy rain, water changes and feeding the fish will have a temporary affect on reducing the drip flow rate (perhaps to nothing), however no further adjustment should be made, and the system should be left for normality to return.

To reduce surface agitation and noise the return pipe to the pond can if required discharge via a bend and short vertical drop with the bottom of the pipe drop set 30mm below the pond surface. All pipework should be 50mm diameter.

In the event of using medications in the pond it is advisable to adjust the Pond Protein Extractor so that its extract abilities are terminated, however under such circumstances the device should be left running due to its production of oxygen.