Aquadyne 8000 Bead Pond Filter with DynaMax Blower up to 8000 Gallons

Keep Your Large Pond Crystal Clear With the Aquadyne 8000 Pond Filter

Struggling to keep a big pond clean without constant maintenance and endless water waste? This bead filtration system handles ponds up to 8,000 gallons and supports as much as 165 pounds of fish, so your water stays clear even under heavy waste loading. Backwash the whole unit with as little as 50 gallons of water, and let the air-assisted blower do the hard work for you.

• Pond Size: Filters ponds up to 8,000 gallons with ease.
• Fish Load: Supports up to 165 pounds of fish or other aquatic life.
• Media Bed: 2.2 cubic feet (80 lbs) of bead media, forgiving of missed maintenance.
• DynaMax Blower: Air-assisted backwash breaks apart even a fully loaded media bed.
• Water Savings: Backwashes using only about 50 gallons of water on average.
• Pump Compatibility: Works with pumps rated 1,000 to 6,000 GPH.
• Plumbing: 1-1/2" ports with 3 pre-assembled schedule 80 unions and male adapters included.
• Head Pressure: Runs 0 to 2 PSI at 4,000 GPH on a clean cycled filter.
• Build: Rugged tan tank measuring 24" diameter by 46" height, rated to 50 psi maximum pressure.
• Legacy Model: Formerly known as the Classic Aquadyne 2.2B, a long-standing favorite.

Filtration System Overview

Built for larger ponds, this model was previously sold as the Classic Aquadyne 2.2B and remains the most popular filter the brand produces. It filters 8,000 gallons of water while housing up to 165 pounds of fish or other aquatic inhabitants. The tan tank rests on a black conical base and carries the Aquadyne product spec label on the front, with a multiport valve and pressure gauge at the top for easy operation.

At the heart of the unit sits 2.2 cubic feet of bead media weighing 80 pounds. That larger media bed does more than trap debris:

• Very forgiving of neglect, so missing a maintenance day will not wreck your water quality
• Handles the full range of waste loading with room to spare
• Outperforms most competitive units in its class

DynaMax Blower Powers Effortless Backwashing

The included DynaMax air-assisted backwash is what makes this model so efficient across every level of waste loading. Even when the media bed is packed with debris, the DynaMax breaks it apart with ease. The black DynaMax blower is mounted at the top of the unit for direct air assistance.

• Air-assisted cleaning loosens a fully loaded media bed effortlessly
• Backwash the unit using only 50 gallons of water on average
• Compatible with the Dyna-Max Air Assist option for added performance

Simple Plumbing and Pump Setup on the Aquadyne 8000 Bead Filter

Getting connected is straightforward thanks to the pre-assembled fittings included with the unit. You get 3 pre-assembled schedule 80 unions plus pre-mounted male adapters ready to go. The white schedule 80 union plumbing runs down the right side of the tank with blue quarter-turn valves for convenient control.

• 1-1/2" plumbing on all ports
• 3 self-sealing 1-1/2" unions included
• Works with pumps rated 1,000 to 6,000 GPH
• Head pressure of 0 to 2 PSI at 4,000 GPH on a clean cycled filter

Rugged Build Behind the Aquadyne 8000 AD Pond Filter

Sized to fit poolside or in a filtration bay, the tan tank measures 24" in diameter by 46" in height and is rated for a maximum pressure of 50 psi. That headroom means the filter takes on demanding fish loads without strain, giving you clear water season after season.

Why the Aquadyne 8000 Model Filter Leads Its Class

This is the choice for pond owners who want strong filtration without babysitting the equipment. The combination of a generous media bed, the DynaMax blower, and minimal backwash water use means:

• Less water wasted during every cleaning cycle
• Reliable clarity even at the heaviest waste loads
• Low-maintenance operation that tolerates the occasional skipped cleaning

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