Filters & Filtration

A quality aquarium filter is crucial when it comes to maintaining healthy and clean fish tank water. In this category, you will find information on the basics of aquarium filtration described in easy-to-understand language, covering such aspects of filtration as mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration. You will find out how sponge filters, canister filters, and hang-on-back filters function, as well as which types of filters will suit your fish tank in accordance with its size and number of inhabitants. There is also info on filter media, water flow rate, filter maintenance, and problems with cloudy water.