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Beginner's Guide to Fishkeeping: Which Aquarium Filter is Best? Basic Knowledge on Aquarium Filtration Systems

by Mr.Knowledgeable 18 Jul 2024 0 commentaires

Designing an effective filtration system is an essential aspect of fishkeeping that should not be overlooked. Today, we will discuss how to design a reasonable aquarium filtration system. Let's start by understanding the basic types of aquarium filtration, which can be categorized into the following three types:

  1. Top Filtration: Placed at the top of the aquarium, this type includes small filtration boxes and trickle filters made of stacked boxes. The downside of this filtration method is that it is not very aesthetically pleasing, and if the filtration box is small, its effectiveness is relatively average. However, if it consists of larger, stacked trickle boxes, the filtration effect can be excellent.

  2. Bottom Filtration: This typically involves placing a water pump at the bottom of the tank, which can directly extract dirt from the substrate. Additionally, it creates water flow through the substrate, preventing oxygen depletion. When the substrate has sufficient oxygen, it promotes the lush growth of aquatic plants. Another advantage is that bottom filtration systems usually have large filtration compartments, which are used in conjunction with aquarium cabinets, hiding the filtration system underneath the tank and providing a strong filtration effect while maintaining an aesthetic appearance.

  3. Hang-on Filtration: This generally uses waterfall filters or external canister filters. Let's talk about waterfall filters first. I personally use a waterfall filter, which typically has three small compartments and is compact, hanging on the tank wall without taking up much space like external canister filters. Initially, waterfall filters work well, but their drawback becomes apparent over time as the intake pipe tends to clog easily and requires frequent cleaning. On the other hand, external canister filters occupy more space but offer better filtration performance.

In summary, the principle of aquarium filtration is simple: the larger the filtration compartment, the more filter media it can hold, and the greater the water volume it can process, the better.

Of course, to achieve an effective aquarium filtration system, knowing the pros and cons of different filters is not enough; understanding the necessary filter media is also crucial. Here are some common types of filter media:

  • Mechanical Filter Sponge: There are many varieties of this type of filter media, and they are highly hydrophilic. They are primarily used for mechanical filtration.

  • Bio-Sponge: Generally, these have larger pores than mechanical filter sponges and serve as breeding grounds for beneficial nitrifying bacteria, essential for maintaining a balanced aquarium ecosystem. They also function as a transition layer between mechanical and biological filtration.

  • Biological Filter Media: Typically made of ceramic, these media have numerous tiny pores on their surface and serve as breeding grounds for beneficial nitrifying bacteria. Their main purpose is to cultivate a large number of nitrifying bacteria to help purify the water.

  • Activated Carbon: With numerous small pores on its surface, activated carbon has a remarkable adsorption capacity. It is said that one kilogram of activated carbon can provide hundreds of square centimeters of surface area. However, if the aquarium water turns yellow, it is time to replace the activated carbon.

By understanding these basics, you can design an effective filtration system to maintain a healthy and thriving aquarium environment.

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