{"id":1030,"date":"2016-01-05T10:05:33","date_gmt":"2016-01-05T17:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astfilters.com\/?page_id=1030"},"modified":"2023-12-21T11:25:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T18:25:07","slug":"propeller-bead-filter-specifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/astfilters.com\/aquatic-systems\/support\/propeller-bead-filters\/propeller-bead-filter-specifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Propeller Bead Filter Specifications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Breadcrumbs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#363636&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; global_module=&#8221;2946&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Propeller Bead Filter Specifications<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Downloads<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/aquatic-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/PBFSpecs-for-biological-and-mechanical-filtration-printable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBF Specifications Chart<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/astfilters.com\/aquatic-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/11\/PBF-Poster-small-new-logo.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;PBF Poster small new logo&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Specifications for Standard Filters<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/aquatic-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/09\/PBF-3-Specifications.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBF 3 Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"h\/aquatic-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/09\/PBF-5-specifications.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBF 5 Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/aquatic-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/09\/PBF-10-Specifications.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBF 10 Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/aquatic-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/09\/PBF-25-Specifications.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBF 25 Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/aquatic-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/09\/PBF-50-Specifications.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBF 50 Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/aquatic-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/09\/PBF-100-Specifications.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBF 100 Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Specifications for High Flow\u00a0Filters<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/aquatic-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/09\/PBF-5S-Specifications.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBF 5S Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/aquatic-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/09\/PBF-10S-Specifications.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBF 10S Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/wastewater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/PBF-25S-Specifications.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBF 25S Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/aquatic-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/09\/PBF-50S-Specifications.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBF 50S Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/aquatic-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/09\/PBF-100S-Specifications.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBF 100S Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Standard Propeller Filters for Biological and Mechanical Filtration<\/h2>\n<p>For applications requiring both solids removal (clarification) and biological water filtration. To calculate your bioclarification needs for your specific application such as koi ponds, or bait holding, consult our standard sizing table. If you need help, feel free to call.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-5\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-5\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Model (units)<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Media Volume (ft 3 )<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Bead Retention Screen Diameter (inches)<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Surface Area (ft 2 )<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Max Flow Rate (gpm)<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Max Pressure (psi)<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Backwash Water loss (US gal)<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">FIPT Inlet\/ Outlet (inches)<\/th><th class=\"column-9\">Height\/ Diameter of Unit (inches)<\/th><th class=\"column-10\">Ship Weight  (lbs)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-3PE 1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">16<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1200<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">30<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">10<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">5-10<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">1.5\/2<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">63.25\/33<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">275<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">11.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">2000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">50<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">5-10<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">2\/2<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">76\/34<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">425<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-10<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">18<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">4000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">10-30<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">2\/3<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">87\/40<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-25<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">200<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">30-60<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">3\/3<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">105.5\/59<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">1700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-50<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">50<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">36<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">20000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">300<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">50-150<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">4\/(2) X 4<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">117\/72<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">3250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-100<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">48<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">40000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">600<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">100-200<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">6\/(2) X 6<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">150\/92<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">6000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-5 from cache -->\n<p>PBF-3 PE is of rotomolded polyethyene. The pressure and flow is limited by its construction.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>High Flow Propeller Filters for Mechanical Filtration and Limited Biofiltration<\/h3>\n<p>For high volume applications that require high solids removal and little biological filtration. If biofiltration is required,\u00a0a moving bed bioreactor can be added for augmented biological filtration (<a href=\"\/support-overview\/curler-media\/\">MBBR Media and Design<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>This<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> high flow sizing<\/span> is frequently used for <a href=\"\/applications\/commercial-aquarium-filters-zoos\/\">Zoo Applications<\/a> in large animal ponds and pools where solids removal is needed but biological is not required or lightly loaded aquarium systems requiring clarification.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-6\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-6\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Model<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Media Volume (ft3)<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Bead Retention Screen Diameter (in)<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Surface Area (ft2)<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Max Flow Rate (gpm)<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Max Pressure (psi)<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Backwash Water loss (US gal)<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">FIPT Inlet\/Outlet (inches)<\/th><th class=\"column-9\">Height\/ Diameter of Unit (inches)<\/th><th class=\"column-10\">Ship Weight (lbs)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-3F 1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">16<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1200<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">75<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">5-10<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">2\/2<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">73.25\/32.75<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">325<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-5S<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">18<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">2000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">5-10<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">2\/3<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">73\/34<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-10S<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">4000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">200<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">10-30<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">3\/3<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">87\/40<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">775<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-25S<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">36<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">300<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">30-60<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">4\/(2) X 4<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">107\/59<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">1750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-50S<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">50<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">48<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">20000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">600<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">50-150<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">6\/(2) X 6<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">119.75\/72<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">3350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-100S<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">60<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">40000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">1200<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">30<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">200-300<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">12\/(2)x 10<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">160\/92<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">6450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-6 from cache -->\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Application Sizing<\/h2>\n<p>For information on recommended feed rates and bioloads for various applications, please consult the charts below. Enhanced media provides better biological filtration. Recommendations are for growout, fingerling, broodstock, fry, bait, oysters, lobsters, shrimp growout and koi ponds. Please reach out to us if you have any questions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Standard Propeller Bead Filter<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/aquatic-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/06\/PBF-Filter-Sizing-Specs-for-Standard-Media.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBF Filter Sizing Specs for Standard Media<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/aquatic-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/06\/PBF-Filter-Sizing-Specs-for-EN-Media.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBF Filter Sizing Specs for EN Media<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Propeller Bead Filter Special (For High Flow or Clarifier applications)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/aquatic-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/06\/PBF-S-Filter-Sizing-Specs-for-Standard-Media.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBF-S Filter Sizing Specs for Standard Media<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/aquatic-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/06\/PBF-S-Filter-Sizing-Specs-for-EN-Media.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBF-S Filter Sizing Specs for EN Media<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"et_pb_module lwp_divi_breadcrumbs lwp_divi_breadcrumbs_0\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lwp-breadcrumbs\"> <span class=\"before\"><\/span> <span vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\"><span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" href=\"https:\/\/astfilters.com\/aquatic-systems\/\" class=\"home\"><span property=\"name\">Home<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span> <span class=\"separator et-pb-icon\">E<\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>Propeller Bead Filter Specifications &nbsp; Downloads PBF Specifications Chart Specifications for Standard Filters PBF 3 Specifications PBF 5 Specifications PBF 10 Specifications PBF 25 Specifications PBF 50 Specifications PBF 100 Specifications Specifications for High Flow\u00a0Filters PBF 5S Specifications PBF 10S Specifications PBF 25S Specifications PBF 50S Specifications PBF 100S Specifications Standard Propeller Filters for Biological and Mechanical Filtration For applications requiring both solids removal (clarification) and biological water filtration. To calculate your bioclarification needs for your specific application such as koi ponds, or bait holding, consult our standard sizing table. If you need help, feel free to call. \n<table id=\"tablepress-5-no-2\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-5\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Model (units)<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Media Volume (ft 3 )<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Bead Retention Screen Diameter (inches)<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Surface Area (ft 2 )<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Max Flow Rate (gpm)<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Max Pressure (psi)<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Backwash Water loss (US gal)<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">FIPT Inlet\/ Outlet (inches)<\/th><th class=\"column-9\">Height\/ Diameter of Unit (inches)<\/th><th class=\"column-10\">Ship Weight  (lbs)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-3PE 1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">16<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1200<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">30<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">10<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">5-10<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">1.5\/2<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">63.25\/33<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">275<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">11.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">2000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">50<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">5-10<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">2\/2<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">76\/34<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">425<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-10<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">18<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">4000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">10-30<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">2\/3<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">87\/40<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-25<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">200<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">30-60<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">3\/3<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">105.5\/59<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">1700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-50<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">50<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">36<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">20000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">300<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">50-150<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">4\/(2) X 4<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">117\/72<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">3250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PBF-100<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">48<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">40000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">600<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">100-200<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">6\/(2) X 6<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">150\/92<\/td><td class=\"column-10\">6000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n PBF-3 PE is of rotomolded polyethyene. The pressure and flow is limited by its construction.High Flow Propeller Filters for Mechanical Filtration and Limited Biofiltration For high volume applications that require high solids removal and little biological filtration. If biofiltration is required,\u00a0a moving bed bioreactor can be added for augmented biological filtration (MBBR Media and Design). 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