Top Picks - Filters
Top Picks - Filters
Box (Corner) Filters
Box or corner filters, are the oldest type of filtration in home aquaria. Corner filters are great for hospital tanks and fry tanks. Here are my top choices in box filters.
Box or corner filters, are the oldest type of filtration in home aquaria. Corner filters are great for hospital tanks and fry tanks. Here are my top choices in box filters.
Canister Filters
Canisters are my choice for tanks forty gallons or larger, especially for show tanks, as they can be completely concealed and not detract from the appearance of the aquarium. Because canister filters force the water through the filter media, they are particularly good at removing particulate matter. Here are my top choices.
Canisters are my choice for tanks forty gallons or larger, especially for show tanks, as they can be completely concealed and not detract from the appearance of the aquarium. Because canister filters force the water through the filter media, they are particularly good at removing particulate matter. Here are my top choices.
Diatomic Filters
Anyone who has had less than crystal clear water knows that conventional filters have their limitations. When faced with stubborn particulate matter, or the dreaded scourge of green water, it's time to consider a diatomic filter. Here are my top picks.
Anyone who has had less than crystal clear water knows that conventional filters have their limitations. When faced with stubborn particulate matter, or the dreaded scourge of green water, it's time to consider a diatomic filter. Here are my top picks.
Fluidized Bed Filters
Fluidized bed filters are one of the best choices for planted aquariums. The filter will not drive off the valuable CO2, yet it is efficient and very low maintenance. Check out these choices for your planted tank.
Fluidized bed filters are one of the best choices for planted aquariums. The filter will not drive off the valuable CO2, yet it is efficient and very low maintenance. Check out these choices for your planted tank.
Internal Filters
Fully submersible (internal) filters are perfect if you have a 'dead' spot in your aquarium where water flow needs to be increased, or if your tank carries a high bioload and is in need of supplemental filtering. They are also well suited for low water habitats, such as paludariums. Here are some choices to consider.
Fully submersible (internal) filters are perfect if you have a 'dead' spot in your aquarium where water flow needs to be increased, or if your tank carries a high bioload and is in need of supplemental filtering. They are also well suited for low water habitats, such as paludariums. Here are some choices to consider.
Power Filters
More power filters are sold than any other type of filter. The ease of set up and maintenance, low price, and wealth of optional features make them extremely popular. Like any filter, be sure to match the flow rate to the size of your aquarium. When in doubt, go the next size higher. Here are a variety of sizes and features to choose from.
More power filters are sold than any other type of filter. The ease of set up and maintenance, low price, and wealth of optional features make them extremely popular. Like any filter, be sure to match the flow rate to the size of your aquarium. When in doubt, go the next size higher. Here are a variety of sizes and features to choose from.