The design and type of filter determines the efficiency of water purification in an aquarium. In essence, a filter is a reservoir for special materials that get rid of impurities from the water passing through them. In order for the filtration materials to ensure the cleanliness of the habitat of your pets - fish, snails, frogs, newts and turtles, you should strictly follow the cleaning regime, and, if necessary, replace the filler.
It is necessary
- - water;
- - brush;
- - activated carbon for aquarium filters;
- - bio-filler for aquarium filters;
- - sponge / foam rubber for aquarium filters.
Instructions
Step 1
The filter element of the glass-type device (like the filler of the mechanical cleaning compartment in the biological filter) is an ordinary piece of sponge, foam rubber or other porous material corresponding to the shape and volume of the filter container. Its main feature is complete inertness to water. The more pores in the sponge, the more dirt it can absorb and the less often you need to rinse it. Clean the filter regularly, it is convenient to do this during traditional aquarium maintenance - changing water, wiping the walls, shaking up the soil. The frequency of cleaning is selected individually, it depends on the volume of the aquarium, on the number and types of its inhabitants, on the feeding regime and the quality of the feed
Step 2
Disassemble the mechanical filter above the sink, remove the sponge and rinse all parts and filter material in running warm water, clean the filler with light squeezing movements. Some people use aquarium water for flushing. Blow out the filter nozzles, clean the clogged holes on the plastic parts with a toothbrush. Rinse again. The device can be assembled.
Step 3
In addition to mechanical filtration, a biological filter is based on a biological base, namely microorganisms that also take part in water purification. The structure of bio-fillers is a rough, porous material with a hard surface such as pumice, expanded clay, etc., which provides bacteria with a substrate for life. Washing such a device is practically the same as caring for a mechanical filter. The only feature is that it is advisable not to rub the bio-filler with anything hard: it is not as durable as sponges. Unfortunately, over time, it will be more and more difficult to clean out the smallest pores of the ceramic, clogged with silt, and the rough surface will be polished with water, which requires regular replacement of the filter material. Specific replacement times are indicated on the bio-filler packaging or in the filter passport.
Step 4
The activated carbon filter is also quite effective. Its granules are permeated with numerous pores over the entire surface. But the disadvantage is that the pores of activated carbon are not subject to full ventilation with water and are gradually clogged with suspension. You can wash the charcoal, but you can hardly clean the small pores. The principle of caring for the body of such a filter is the same as for a mechanical one, and coal, due to the gradually decreasing filtering properties, simply needs to be changed to a new one every 1-2 months.
