Why Proper Aquarium Filtration Is Important

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

Canister Filters

Canister filters are self-contained filters that have hoses pumping water between the aquarium and the filter.