It is obvious to most people that aquarium filters capture the gunk suspended in the tank’s water, leaving it looking clear. This is called mechanical filtration. Filters perform a much more important function, however, called biological filtration. As discussed in the post on cycling an aquarium, fish produce ammonia both directly and through the . . . → Read More: Why Proper Aquarium Filtration Is Important
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The “Python No Spill Clean and Fill” is a remarkably useful tool for aquarium owners. The Python attaches to the end of a sink faucet, and has a gravel vacuum head on the other end. The Python empties the aquarium and any sucked up debris straight into the sink’s drain. Then, by turning a . . . → Read More: Python No Spill Canister filters are self-contained filters that have hoses pumping water between the aquarium and the filter. A UV filter is a device that exposes water flow to ultra-violet light. UV light, in the proper intensity, will kill microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, algae, and parasites present in water. For aquariums, there are generally two types of UV filters: Those with an integrated pump or requiring a dedicated pump to push water . . . → Read More: UV Filters I took a few pictures and videos of my pond after returning from lunch today Here is a picture of my gold and black koi:
Here is a zoomed out shot of the pond fish:
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