Read About Aquarium Filter Info

The Aquarium Filter - How it Works, and different types of filters that will suit your aquarium. Here's everything you need to know about it.

Aquarium Filter How it Works

1. The Facts:

   Filters are essential items for all aquariums, as they clean the leftover food and waste materials. Filtering will keep the water clean and healthy for the fish. Without filtering, the water will be polluted and the fish will be prone to various infections and diseases. Unclean water also increases the stress level of the fish. Filters are mainly of two types, biological and chemical filters.

2. Supplies:

   You might need Electric items like wires, and plugs and switches for a power source. You might also need plumbing accessories like pipes to connect the filter to the aquarium water along with extra cartridges for filters needing them. Cleaning items will be needed as well, to clean the waste materials the filter collects.

3. What to Do:

   When you buy a filter, fit the filter with pipes so that the water is properly flowing through it. Make sure the filter has a good connection to receive the power supply it needs.

4. Special Considerations:

   When buying a filter you should know the right power that will suit the size of your aquarium. Bigger tanks will need more powerful filters, while smaller tanks will need less powerful ones. There are different types of filters available in the market; biological and chemical filters are two. Each of these filters has a different filtration process and are suitable for different types of tanks. Make sure you get the right kind of filter for your aquarium. When you buy hang on filters, make sure you have a place on the aquarium rim to hang the filter. Generally, hoods over the aquarium will prevent you from hanging filters. You should be careful when you are handling filters, as these are electric appliances and can result in shocks if not handled properly.

5. Other Tips:

   Filters that are fitted along with protein skimmers will clean the aquarium better. Clean the waste materials collected by the filter regularly so that the filter can clean the water more efficiently. Replace cartridges immediately after the cartridge in your filter is worn out. Some filters come along with an aeration system installed in them. Such filters will filter the water and at the same time provide air for the aquarium.

6. Expense:

   The price of filters varies with different models and types. Filter prices can range from below $20 to more than $300.