Aquascape Centipede Wetland Modules

Aquascape "Wetland Filtration" System:
The Aquascape Wetland Filtration system is constructed in a chamber that is separated from the main body of the pond. At the very bottom of this chamber are the Centipede modules with a layer of the AquaBlox placed directly on top to provide a void space and to avoid large debris from blocking the Centipedes. Also connected to the Centipedes are the Snorkel wetland vaults that enable access for maintenance and cleaning in the future. Tonnes of stones are then back filled on top of the centipedes, starting with a layer of large (5") stones, followed by a layer of medium (2" to 3") stones and finally a layer of gravel (¾" to 1"). When water is pumped into the Centipedes from the main pond, the dirty water is pushed up through these layers of gravel which mechanically and biologically filters the sediment and excess nutrients from the water. The clean water then emerges at the surface of the wetland filter chamber before being returned to the pond through gravity.

The use of stones in this system provides an enormous amount of surface area for healthy bacteria to thrive. The nature of this system also means that is it possible to filter huge ponds with large fish stocks, as this style of wetland filtration is completely customisable to suit the requirements of each project.

Aquascape Centipede Wetland Modules:
The Centipede wetland modules are a key component within the Aquascape Wetland Filtration system. They are rotationally moulded with a 3" pipe inlet on one end (large centipedes only) for connection to the pump, and an open end on the other for push-fit connection onto the Snorkel vaults or onto other centipedes if required. This modularity allows them to be used to filter even the largest of ponds.

The wide chamber within the Centipedes quickly reduces the velocity of the water entering the system, allowing larger solids to be easily settled out while smaller particles are carried through the filtration bed.