A fish tank is not only a home decor element. It has long been proven that watching the behavior of fish swimming there, behind glass, is soothing and relaxing. Thus, the aquarium can act as a stress reliever.
Filtration should be in every aquarium, otherwise the fish will not live long in dirty water. Filters purify water from inorganic substances, remove organic compounds and other substances dissolved in it from water, circulate water and enrich it with oxygen.
Instructions
Step 1
The process of installing a filter depends on its purpose and type. And according to the location, filters for aquariums are divided into external and internal.
Step 2
Internal filters:
Airlifts are the simplest devices that raise water in a tube using bubbles created by a compressor. Such filters are almost completely immersed in the aquarium, almost to the very bottom. Aerial lifts are installed in small aquariums, spawning and nursery for fry.
Glass filters. A plastic "cup" with a filtering substrate inside is attached to the electric pump. Such filters often act as water aerators.
Multi-section internal filters are like ducts divided into sections. Such filters combine several types of filtration at once. And each section has its own filtration. These filters are attached to the walls of the aquarium. True, they have a significant drawback - they are large in size.
Bottom aquariums are placed at the bottom of the aquarium. A plate or several connected plates are placed on the bottom and covered with sand. Bottom filters usually act as auxiliary filters.
Step 3
External filters are multi-section and canister.
Canister filters are installed outside the aquarium and communicate with it through the intake and return hoses. Very roomy. Supports all types of filtration. Some models are equipped with a heater.
Multi-section external filters are very similar to their internal counterparts, except that they are installed outside the aquarium.
