What is a moving bed filter?

A moving bed filter contains bio-elements like beads, chips or porous foam with a high specific surface area on which the nitrifying bacteria can live. Usually, the filter contains around 50% water and 50% bio-elements, which are moved around by blowers at the bottom of the filter.

Does moving bed filter need air?

What is a deep bed filter?

How do you put a bubbler in a fish tank?

Connect one end of the tubing to the bubbler, then place the bubbler in the desired position in the tank. Run the tubing along the bottom of the tank and along the back corner closest to the pump, positioned near the aquarium. Suction cups designed for aquarium use can help keep that tubing in place.

What is sponge filter?

What is a sponge filter? Sponge filters are a simple and cost effective means of filtering aquarium water. They provide mechanical filtration, and can lead to a better population of beneficial bacteria in your aquarium and therefore a more balanced aquatic ecosystem.

How does a moving bed pond filter work?

A moving bed filter contains bio-elements like beads, chips or porous foam with a high specific surface area on which the nitrifying bacteria can live. Usually, the filter contains around 50% water and 50% bio-elements, which are moved around by blowers at the bottom of the filter.

Why do air stones stop working?

Airstone bubblers diffuse the air in an aquarium filtration system and break into small bubbles that are easily absorbed by water. The stones will gradually lose their effectiveness as the inside surfaces get clogged over time.

Can you over filter a fish tank?

An aquarium can be over-filtered because large filters have large pumps that can move the water too quickly. When the water is cycled at an excessive rate, spread sediment all over the tank, push the fish around, and more. The water should pass through the filter four times an hour.

How does fish tank filter work?

A high-quality filtration device keeps your water odorless, clear and thriving for your pet. An aquarium filter uses a combination of mechanical, biological and chemical filtration to trap debris and remove toxins such as ammonia and nitrate. It will keep the aquarium parameters stable and habitable for your fish.

How do I clean my fish tank bubble wand?

How do you hide a submersible pond pump?

External pumps and UV lights are probably the hardest to hide. External pumps need to be placed in an efficient location between pond and filters. If necessary they can be placed in a large, in-ground landscape valve box or in a box built specifically for them. Fake rocks of hollow plastic can also be used.

How can I clear my green pond water fast?

What is the best pressure filter?

1) Laguna Pressure Flo Pressurised Filter

One of the top pond filters that we recommend is the Laguna Pressure Flo Pressurised filter, available in a range of models each with an integral UV clarifier. We love this filter as it is highly versatile and offers both biological and mechanical filtration.