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Setting Up New Aquarium.
How to set up your new aquarium using external filtration. What sort of tank will I need? The very first thing you need to consider is the size and shape of your tank. The bigger the tank, the better off you (and your new fish) will be. While a goldfish can survive in a bowl, maintaining an aquarium (either a fresh- water or salt-water system), and its inhabitants, requires something much larger. A 10gal/38litre tank is the smallest you should purchase for a healthy, thriving fresh-water habitat … [More...]
Choosing the Right External Filter.
Choosing the Right External Aquarium Filter With all of the different aquarium filters available, choosing the right one can become challenging. However, by learning about the advantages of external aquarium filters, you will know how to keep your aquarium's water in excellent condition. Here is a guide to help you understand what external canister filters are and the advantages they can offer you. What Is An External Canister Filter This filter uses a canister that is typically constructed … [More...]
Advantages of External Filters
The Advantages and Benefits of External Aquarium Filters. External aquarium filters are known under a variety of names like hang-on filters, bio-wheel filters or power filters. But no matter what they are called, they all work to filter the water outside of the tank. These are the best types of aquarium filters for anyone new to the fish keeping hobby or anyone with freshwater fish, including goldfish. Even experienced aquarist will appreciate the many advantages of external aquarium filters. Easy … [More...]
Best Filter Type and Why.
What is the Best Type of Aquarium Filter and Why. Inside box filter Box filters are clear, plastic boxes that fit into the corner of your aquarium. They are filled with filter floss and activated carbon, which clean the water before forcing it back out. These filters are simply too small and inefficient to be beneficial in a saltwater aquarium or larger fresh-water aquariums. Undergravel filter The ‘filter’ is really not a filter in itself at all. Essentially, this is a plastic plate … [More...]
