Many fish can only thrive in certain levels of water hardness , and if the levels are outside acceptable parameters, it can cause stress and death. Can freshwater fish live in hard water? Livebearers. Many livebearing species also come from Central America so Guppies, Platies, Swordtails and Mollies all do well in hard water Mollies … Read more
Are internal power filters good? Although fine for basic use, most internal filters house a relatively small amount of media and aren’t very versatile. They tend to need more maintenance than externals and, arguably, they aren’t quite as good at providing top-notch water conditions , especially when you have a lot of fish in the … Read more
In this piece, I’ll be discussing the subject of “Is A Undergravel Filter Better?”, and I’ll do my best to cover as much ground as I possibly can in terms of content. Power filters are nearly always superior to undergravel systems in their filtering abilities Undergravels don’t do a great job at removing debris (mechanical … Read more
In this piece, I’m going to discuss the subject “Which Filter Media Is Best For Aquarium?,” and I’m going to do my best to include as much relevant information as I can. Aquarium Filter Media: How often should aquarium filter media be changed Some filter media, like bio-media, does not need to be changed. Other … Read more
fluval fx6 canister filter . aquaclear hob power filter . Marineland Penguin Power Filter. Aqueon Large Filter Quietflow Internal. Penn Plax Cascade HOB Filter. Penn Plax Premium Undergravel Filter. How does an aquarium top filter work? An aquarium filter uses a combination of mechanical, biological and chemical filtration to trap debris and remove toxins such … Read more
The order of filter media, no matter what type of filtration system you have, is always the same. It starts with Mechanical filtration, then Biological filtration, and finally chemical filtration in that order. Should aquarium filter run 24 7? It is not a good idea to turn off your aquarium filter every night The filter … Read more
About mechanical media mechanical filter media removes unsightly particles from the aquarium This may include fish excrement, sludge, uneaten food, or dust. aquarium water is passed through a mechanical filter media, and the particles are strained out. To prevent build-up, the filter media must be cleaned regularly. What is the best media for fish tank? … Read more