Man made aquarium filtration
June 19, 2007 · Print This Article
Man made [tag-tec]aquarium filtration[/tag-tec] is a term I use when describing filtration devices which are not naturally occurring. This is equipment which is used to grow or culture the bacteria required to provide an efficient [tag-tec]aquarium filter[/tag-tec].
Good examples of man made filtration are but not limited to :
- External Canister Filters
- Internal Filters
- Fluidised Filters.
The majority of man made filters effectively follow the same principal and the majority of them utilise both mechanical filtration and biological filtration.
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This was an informative discussion of filters.
Fluidized Filters are rarely discussed, however they should be as they are one of the more efficient nitrifying filters avaialable. I have not observed any de-nitrifying though (removal of nitrates), as when properly installed in an aquarium with disolved oxygen levels over 5 ppm there is plenty of oxygen for nitrification (and too much for de-nitrification).
The same holds true for the often forgotten sponge filter and the over rated bio wheel.
Quite right carlrs. Nitrate reduction needs a near oxygen free environment.
Maybe sponge filters are too non-tech for marine aquarists? Could have a use on quarantine tanks though?
Thanks for your comment.