Is a sump good for freshwater aquarium? However, I think sumps would be a good idea for most freshwater display aquariums I think that even modest-sized aquariums (like 40 US gallons and up) could benefit from sumps. Now, yes, there is the issue of expense and additional design considerations. You’re essentially adding another little aquarium. … Read more
Your filter should be capable of cleaning at least four times the volume of your aquarium per hour. For example, a filter for a 100-gallon tank needs to have a water flow rate of at least 400 GPH (gallons per hour). What can I put in a 100 gallon tank? If freshwater is more your … Read more
All fish tanks MUST have biological filtration ; biological filtration is the cheapest, most efficient and most stable way to breakdown toxic ammonia. Mechanical filtration traps such particles as plant leaves, uneaten food, etc., allowing them to be removed from the tank before they decompose into ammonia. Does Walmart sell aquarium filters ? Aqua-Tech Power … Read more
Many people that have never owned a fish are surprised to learn that aquariums need constant cleaning and water filtration or else the fish can die! A good fish tank sump pump can prevent these types of problems from happening as well as make sure the water stay rich with oxygen for your fish to … Read more
This is a great filter for my 10 gallon aquarium ! It’s very quiet and doesn’t provide too strong of a current for my betta. It’s also very easy to clean. If you ever doubt that this filter is working, use some tetra fungus guard in the tank and watch the filter clean out the … Read more