KOI and Aquaria by Graham Eden

Sterner water quality and aquaculture solutions

koi and aquaria

part of the Sutherland group

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Welcome to Sterner Whatever your needs, we are sure your will find the best solution here with Sterner. Sterner have a comprehensive range of high quality products that will enable to you to provide the perfect environment for your fish. As well as having a vast range of products, we have a skilled team to offer technical support, who can also help you before you purchase anything, and more importantly after you have purchased any of our products, that same support is there waiting for you, should you need it. In addition to selling products to KOI and Aquarium enthusiasts, Sterner offer engineering solutions for larger scale Aquarium projects, particularly in Universities, Aquaria and Zoos. If you have any questions, or would like to contact us for any reason, please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to do so. t: +44 (0)1463 250275 e: info@sterner.co.uk

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teco chillers low energy aquarium chillers The TECO SEACHILL Aquarium chiller range provide you with an energy efficient option to aquarium chilling. With control over water temperature in aquariums being essential, the TECO SEACHILL units are an efficient and reliable option for your aquarium. The design of the TECO units are both aesthetically pleasing, as well as being very quiet. With no hard plumbing required to install the TECO chillers are ideal for aquaria of every size. • • • • •

Efficient Cooling Technology Easy in-line Installation Digital Thermostat Efficient Design User Friendly Features

25C

TR 5

TR 10

TR 15

TR 20

TR 60

18C

TR 5

TR 10

TR 15

TR 20

TR 30

TR 60

10C

TR 10

TR 20

TR 30

TR 60

Litres

150

300

500

800

1200

2000

3000

5000

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fiap uv active low energy uv-sterlising The FIAP range of UV lamps are ideal for garden KOI ponds and pools. The new T5 UV technology is 30% more efficient than convential PL lamps. When combined with the FIAP filtration system the FIAP UV Active makes the water in your pond clear. • New innovative technology • UV-Active T5 lamp for maximum UV dosage 30% more power than older PL lamps • Optical function control • Low power usage, energy efficient • Clear pond water • Usable for both freshwater and saltwater • 3 year warranty

UV Active 15w

UV Active 35w

UV Active 65W

UV Active 130W

510 x 100 x 70

660 x 100 x 70

915 x 100 x 70

915 x 200 x 70

Power

15w

35w

65w

130w

Voltage

230v / 50Hz

2x32/40/50mm

Water Flow litres

6000 l/h

12000 l/h

15000 l/h

Water Flow UK gallons

1320 g/h

2640 g/h

3300 g/h

Dimensions

Connections

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drum filtration drum filters and water polishers Our range of FIAP Drum filters and HydroTech Drum filters offer the very best in filtration. With FIAPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stainless steel TrommelSieve range filtering up to 80,000 litres per hour they represent great value for those with a large flow rate. HydroTechâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 501 Drum filter offers a high quality water polisher option for flows of up to 36,000 litres per hour, filtering from 10 to 500 microns, with the larger HydroTech filters representing an outstanding investment for large aquaria.

Max Flow Rate litres Max Flow Rate UK Gallons Micron Sizes Weight

HYDROTECH 501

FIAP 10000

FIAP 15000

FIAP 30000

FIAP 80000

36,000

10,000

15,000

30,000

80,000

7,920

2,200

3,300

6,600

17,600

10 - 500

60, 100

130kg

45kg

65kg

85kg

148kg

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pond filtration uv-c pond filtration The Pond Active with a built in UV sterilizer is the complete system, using the most advanced technical results to eliminate all filtration problems in small ponds. The triple filtration effect of mechanical, biological and UV sterilization, with a UV life of 9000 working hours is the ideal solution. The pressurised water from the filter can be used for a waterfall in the pond as well. The Bio Active filter also offers an immediate optimal filter system, for ponds up to 25,000 litres. The Bio Active is a tried and tested technology. The combination of the triple filtration method remove algae and pathogenic germs from your pond. This easy to install, easy to maintain and easy to clean filter is a great option for larger ponds. Pond Size

UV-C

Max. Flow Rate

Connections

Pond Active 4000

4,000l

2000 l/h

440 uk gallons/hr

20/25/32/40mm

Pond Active 8000

8,000l

11w

3000 l/h

660 uk gallons/hr

20/25/32/40mm

Pond Active 12000

12,000l

18w

4500 l/h

990 uk gallons/hr

20/25/32/40mm

BioActive 5000

5,000l

4500 l/h

990 uk gallons/hr

20/25/32/40mm

BioActive 10000

10,000l

11w

6000 l/h

1320 uk gallons/hr

20/25/32/40mm

BioActive 18000

18000l

36w

12000 l/h

2640 uk gallons/hr

20/25/32/40mm

BioActive 25000

25000l

36w

15000 l/h

3300 uk gallons/hr

20/25/32/40mm

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pond pumps low energy usage pump With everyone conscious about energy usage now, our range of low power, low cost pumps are a fantastic alternative. With pumps for 1000 gallon per hour flows running from only 35w, our range of pumps offer an energy efficient option.

Capacity Litres

UK Gallons

Capacity

Max. Head

Power

Suction Inlet

Delivery Outlet

AquaActive 4500

4,500 l/hr

990 g/h

2.6m

35w

32/40/50mm and 1 1/2”

AquaActive 6000

6,000 l/hr

1320 g/h

3.7m

65w

32/40/50mm and 1 1/2”

AquaActive 8000

8,000 l/hr

1760 g/h

4.5m

95w

32/40/50mm and 1 1/2”

32/40/50mm and 1 1/2” 32/40/50mm and 1 1/2”

AquaActive 12000

12,000 l/hr

2640 g/h

5.5m

130w

32/40/50mm and 1 1/2”

AquaActive 15000

15,000 l/hr

3300 g/h

6.0m

180w

32/40/50mm and 1 1/2”

32/40/50mm and 1 1/2

AquaActive 20000

20,000 l/hr

4400 g/h

6.5,m

220w

32/40/50mm and 1 1/2”

32/40/50mm and 1 1/2” 32/40/50mm and 1 1/2”

AquaActive 25000

25,000 l/hr

5500 g/h

8.0m

500w

32/40/50mm and 1 1/2”

AquaActive 30000

30,000 l/hr

6600 g/h

8.5m

580w

32/40/50mm and 1 1/2”

AquaActive 40000

40,000 l/hr

8800 g/h

9.5m

950w

32/40/50mm and 1 1/2”

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pond heating frost protection and heating Monitoring the temperature of your pond is essential in those winter months. With the FIAP DigiSwim thermometer, and hand set, you can monitor the temperature without lifting the cover of you pond. Our visual LotusActive thermometer blends in with the plant life of your pond With harsher winters across the country now common, frost protection is essential. The PondHeat Active offers a low power heater. The integrated freeze protection helps to ensure that your pond doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t freeze. Our larger ProfiHeat with a 2kW capacity, ensure that ponds can be heated in the coldest weather, keeping your pond safe through the harsh winter months. In winter, when ice forms, gases such as CO2 are unable to escape from the pond. Our IceActive set is ideal for pumping in air allowing

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Pond Size litres

Pond Size Gallons

Power

PondHeat Active

3,000 - 15,000

660 - 3300

100w - 300w

ProfiHeat Active

20,000

4400

2kW

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monitoring hand held meters Our OxyGuard Handy and YSI EcoSense handheld monitoring products are ideal for aquaria and the hobbyist. Their high spec and low cost makes these an attractive option without breaking the bank. With all of our EcoSense range measuring temperature, you only need to choose whether you also want to measure Oxygen, pH, ORP or Conductivity. We also offer a range of pocket sized meters, for measuring pH or salinity. The marine Salt Tester measures Salinity, specific gravity and temperature, with all showing the information on a digital display. Our Pocket sized KoiMedic tester as been designed to measure salinity concentration on ponds and tanks. Common salt, sodium Chloride is commonly used in health care and maintenance of fish, especially KOI Carp.

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solar power feeding system and water pump The high quality AquaActive Solar pump, takes the best from our range of eco pumps With no need for mains electricity, the AquaActive Solar can pump 1,500 litres per hour (330 UK gallons per hour), using only 17w

The PremiumActive Solar Feeder is a fully automatic fish feeding machine, which can dispense feed up to seven times a day. Ideal for when you have to leave your pond for days. Holding up to 3kg of feed, the feeder comes with all necessary accesories. • • • •

Fully automatic fish feeder Up to 7 feeds per day Adjustable speed and feed quantity Includes control technology, battery and solar panel • UV resistant 3kg food container • Supplied as a kit with assembly instructions • 3 years warranty

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New

Water Purifiers find our more at sterner.co.uk/aquatics

ST1 Water ST2 Water ST3 Water Purifier Purifier Purifier with enchanced metals removal

for ponds from super purifier with 200 - 4500 gallons enhanced metals removal

Sterner AquaTech UK 1 Longman Drive Inverness IV1 1SU

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