Articles related to "Biological Filtration"
Marine Tank Biological Filtration
Marine tanks generally utilize three types of filtration--mechanical, chemical and biological. This article covers the basics of biological filtration.
filtration for a saltwater aquarium • biological filtration • bio balls • bio bales • live rock
Marine tanks generally utilize three types of filtration--mechanical, chemical and biological. This article covers the basics of biological filtration.
filtration for a saltwater aquarium • biological filtration • bio balls • bio bales • live rock
Fluidized Bed Filters
Fluidized bed filters are highly efficient, relatively inexpensive and require little maintenance when properly installed in a saltwater system.
fluidized bed filter • biological filtration • bio-media • media surface area • efficient filtration
Fluidized bed filters are highly efficient, relatively inexpensive and require little maintenance when properly installed in a saltwater system.
fluidized bed filter • biological filtration • bio-media • media surface area • efficient filtration
Lowering Nitrates in a Marine Aquarium
Sometimes getting nitrate readings to zero requires revisiting the saltwater aquarium's filtration system and the way it is cared for.
elevated nitrates • lowering nitrates in a saltwater aquarium • filtration of a saltwater aquarium • tropical marine aquarium care • filter media
Sometimes getting nitrate readings to zero requires revisiting the saltwater aquarium's filtration system and the way it is cared for.
elevated nitrates • lowering nitrates in a saltwater aquarium • filtration of a saltwater aquarium • tropical marine aquarium care • filter media
Filtration: The basics
What you need to know to understand filtration.
aquarium • filtration systems
What you need to know to understand filtration.
aquarium • filtration systems
Bacteria - It's actually good for your aquarium
Article about bacterial colonization in sever filter types.
bacteria • filters • aquarium • aquariums • tropical fish
Article about bacterial colonization in sever filter types.
bacteria • filters • aquarium • aquariums • tropical fish
Choosing a Saltwater Aquarium Filter
Understanding how aquarium filtration works on a saltwater fish tank makes choosing the right methods and equipment easier.
saltwater aquarium filter • marine fish tank • in-tank aquarium filters • hang-on-back (hob) aquarium filters • sump-based aquarium filters
Understanding how aquarium filtration works on a saltwater fish tank makes choosing the right methods and equipment easier.
saltwater aquarium filter • marine fish tank • in-tank aquarium filters • hang-on-back (hob) aquarium filters • sump-based aquarium filters
Why Use Live Rock
Many aquarists add the requisite one to two pounds of live rock per gallon without truly appreciating the benefit it brings to the health and stability of the system.
live rock • fish only systems • fowlr • live rock for decoration • invertebrate systems
Many aquarists add the requisite one to two pounds of live rock per gallon without truly appreciating the benefit it brings to the health and stability of the system.
live rock • fish only systems • fowlr • live rock for decoration • invertebrate systems
Opening a Pond in Spring
After winter, ponds need some maintenance to get them started. Taking a few things into consideration while opening a pond will help ensure it stays healthy all season.
ponds • opening a pond • conditioning • water conditioners • biological filtration
After winter, ponds need some maintenance to get them started. Taking a few things into consideration while opening a pond will help ensure it stays healthy all season.
ponds • opening a pond • conditioning • water conditioners • biological filtration
Testing Your Aquarium Water
Understanding the water chemistry of your aquarium and how it effects the biological filter is essential to successful fish keeping.
testing aquarium water • ph • ammonia • nitrites • biological filters
Understanding the water chemistry of your aquarium and how it effects the biological filter is essential to successful fish keeping.
testing aquarium water • ph • ammonia • nitrites • biological filters
Live Rock
The use of live rock has become synonomous with marine aquarium keeping, but what is it, where does it come from, and how do you use it?
live rock • saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium • saltwater fish • biological filtration
The use of live rock has become synonomous with marine aquarium keeping, but what is it, where does it come from, and how do you use it?
live rock • saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium • saltwater fish • biological filtration
Types of Filter Systems for Small Aquariums
Need a filter for a small aquarium? Start by understanding the pros and cons of different filter types and filtration systems.
betta tank filter • best filter for bettas • betta fish tank • betta tank supplies • betta aquarium filter
Need a filter for a small aquarium? Start by understanding the pros and cons of different filter types and filtration systems.
betta tank filter • best filter for bettas • betta fish tank • betta tank supplies • betta aquarium filter
Filtration for Aquariums
Learn about the various filters you can use in your aquarium
filter • aquarium • aquarium filter • cannister filter • sponge filter
Learn about the various filters you can use in your aquarium
filter • aquarium • aquarium filter • cannister filter • sponge filter
Freshwater Aquarium Filtration: A continued discussion
The basics for fresh water filtration
freshwater aquariums • aquaria • filter systems
The basics for fresh water filtration
freshwater aquariums • aquaria • filter systems
Saltwater Aquarium Filtration
Saltwater systems often require external filtration, but the multitude of options is at best confusing and at worst overwhelming to the beginning hobbyist..
saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium • external filtration • aquarium filtration • remove organic waste
Saltwater systems often require external filtration, but the multitude of options is at best confusing and at worst overwhelming to the beginning hobbyist..
saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium • external filtration • aquarium filtration • remove organic waste
Setting Up a New Fish Tank
Whether it is a betta in a bowl, or a large aquarium, almost everyone keeps pet fish at some point. Starting out right is essential for your fish tank to be successful.
setting up an aquarium • starting up a fish tank • location for a fish tank • adding fish to an aquarium • adding gravel to an aquarium
Whether it is a betta in a bowl, or a large aquarium, almost everyone keeps pet fish at some point. Starting out right is essential for your fish tank to be successful.
setting up an aquarium • starting up a fish tank • location for a fish tank • adding fish to an aquarium • adding gravel to an aquarium
Types of Live Rock
Ever since the "natural method" of keeping a marine aquarium took hold in the 1970s, there has been a buzz about live rock. Here are some of the best types to consider.
live rock • types of live rock • prices of live rock • purchasing live rock • readily available live rock
Ever since the "natural method" of keeping a marine aquarium took hold in the 1970s, there has been a buzz about live rock. Here are some of the best types to consider.
live rock • types of live rock • prices of live rock • purchasing live rock • readily available live rock
Altum Angelfish
Learn all about this rare, wild angelfish.
angels • angelfish • fish • tropical fish • cichlid
Learn all about this rare, wild angelfish.
angels • angelfish • fish • tropical fish • cichlid
Pond Aquariums - Location and components
This article outlines the considerations you should be aware of when choosing a good spot for a pond, as well as a list of the main pond components and their functions.
ponds • pond components
This article outlines the considerations you should be aware of when choosing a good spot for a pond, as well as a list of the main pond components and their functions.
ponds • pond components
Saltwater Aquarium Filtration: Wet/Dry trickle filters
The wet dry filter for the salt water set up
saltwater aquariums • aquaria • filter systems
The wet dry filter for the salt water set up
saltwater aquariums • aquaria • filter systems
135-Gallon Reef Tank Set-Up
Here is the basic configuration for a 135-gallon nearshore shallow reef tank--the center piece of an interconnected series of biotope-specific aquaria.
135-gallon reef tank • durso standpipe • drilling acrylic • reef tank set-up • biotope-specific marine aquarium system
Here is the basic configuration for a 135-gallon nearshore shallow reef tank--the center piece of an interconnected series of biotope-specific aquaria.
135-gallon reef tank • durso standpipe • drilling acrylic • reef tank set-up • biotope-specific marine aquarium system
The Amazing Aquarium Lionfishes
While some may be intimidated by the lionfishes, they actually are hardy saltwater fish appropriate for the beginning marine aquarist.
saltwater fish • aquarium fish • lionfish • firefish • scorpionfish rockfish
While some may be intimidated by the lionfishes, they actually are hardy saltwater fish appropriate for the beginning marine aquarist.
saltwater fish • aquarium fish • lionfish • firefish • scorpionfish rockfish
What is a Refugium?
While the term "refugium" is commonly used by aquarists, there is a great deal of disagreement about what one is and what it should do. Here are the back to basics facts.
refugium • refugia • exporting nutrients • biological filtartion • sump
While the term "refugium" is commonly used by aquarists, there is a great deal of disagreement about what one is and what it should do. Here are the back to basics facts.
refugium • refugia • exporting nutrients • biological filtartion • sump
Why are my Aquarium Fish Still Dying?
Even after doing everything right, some people still experience mysterious fish deaths in their aquarium. Here are some less common reasons as to why fish may be dying.
aquariums • fish keep dying • water changes • filter media • aquarium ornaments
Even after doing everything right, some people still experience mysterious fish deaths in their aquarium. Here are some less common reasons as to why fish may be dying.
aquariums • fish keep dying • water changes • filter media • aquarium ornaments
Mark Martin on Clams for the Saltwater Aquarium
Mark Martin knows clams, and his knowledge will help intermediate aquarists decide if keeping clams in a reef tank is right for them.
saltwater aquarium clams • mark martin • blue zoo aquatics • keeping clams • clam husbandry
Mark Martin knows clams, and his knowledge will help intermediate aquarists decide if keeping clams in a reef tank is right for them.
saltwater aquarium clams • mark martin • blue zoo aquatics • keeping clams • clam husbandry
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