Keeping turtles is extremely cute and rewarding. These are amazing creatures that have an ancient history and that are endlessly…
Browsing: Filtration
The undergravel filter is one of the oldest forms of aquarium filtration. They’ve been used in freshwater and marine aquariums…
Canister filters are one of the most advanced types of aquarium filtration. They hold a lot of filter media and…
Aquarium filtration is one of the key components required to keep an aquarium healthy and the water clear. The most…
One of the earliest, commercially available aquarium filters was the “sponge filter.” In today’s high-tech world of wireless aquarium lighting,…
For many aquarists, upgrading to a canister filter is an exciting step up from a hang-on-the-back power filter. External power filters are much smaller and have less-sophisticated filtration and flow control. They’re easier to set …
Natural ponds don’t have a filter, so why does a water garden need one?
Biological filtration has always been a major topic for discussion with freshwater and marine aquarists. Biological filtration is a very general term relating to water purification performed by bacteria. Most aquarists think of ammonia and …
We’ll outline the most important features to look for in the best aquarium canister filters for this year.
To understand why a filter is necessary, try to imagine your fish as a dog.