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  1. Add-On Surface Skimmer for Aqua Clear power filter

    The AC Surface Skimmer actively eliminates undesired surface film and organic waste to help keep aquarium water clean and clear.

  2. AquaClear Power Filters

    The AC Series takes power filtration to the next level. Built on a best-selling platform with a 40-year reputation for exceptional quality, reliability, and convenience, this series has become a standout choice that aquarium enthusiasts know and trust

  3. Aquael Aquamax 1500

    A technologically advanced canister filter that has earned acclaim from aquarists around the world. It uses the patented solutions that ensure excellent operational efficiency and user-friendliness. It will maintain perfect water clarity in the most demanding tanks, both freshwater and marine

  4. Aquael Aquamax 2000

    A technologically advanced canister filter that has earned acclaim from aquarists around the world. It uses the patented solutions that ensure excellent operational efficiency and user-friendliness. It will maintain perfect water clarity in the most demanding tanks, both freshwater and marine

  5. Aquael Filter Turbo Mini

    The Turbo Mini filter has been specially designed for the comfort and safety of small animals living in small freshwater aquariums.
  6. Aquael Turbo Filter 500

    The Aquael TURBO 500 is a high-performance internal filter for aquariums up to 150 liters. Its dual mechanical and biological filtration system ensures clear, healthy, and well-oxygenated water.
  7. Classic Canister Filter, 150 à 600

    The Eheim Classic 2217 chamber canister design allows for the greatest flexibility in media set up for biological, mechanical, chemical and absorptive filtration.
  8. Coralife 6x Turbo-Twist UV Sterilizer 18 Watt

    For freshwater and saltwater aquariums up to 250 gallons. 

  9. Eheim Pro 4+ Canister Filter

    Maintaining the integrity of it's predecessors, the Eheim Pro 4+ Canister Filter boasts powerful performance, optimal energy-efficiency, and quiet operation.

  10. Eheim Surface Skimmer - Skim 350

    In almost any aquarium a film of microorganisms, dust, oils and food fats forms over time – the mould film. With the EHEIM skim 350 surface skimmer, you can efficiently eliminate this mould film and have a glass clear water surface and high oxygenation.
  11. Fluval 07 Series Filters

    The new 07 Series Filters–which follow in the footsteps of the successful 06 Series–deliver many improved benefits, including better filtration, less maintenance frequency, faster setup, and quieter operation, all designed to make fish keeping more enjoyable.
  12. Fluval BIoFX 5L

    BIO-FX is a premium biological media designed for use with canister filters and sumps of all sizes, including Fluval’s flagship FX series.
  13. Fluval High performance canister filter FX series

    With FX, the water path involves a sequential process that makes it cleaner and cleaner as it travels through each stage of filtration.
  14. Fluval U Series Underwater Filters

    Fluval® U Series Underwater Filters provide complete and efficient 3-stage filtration, including BIOMAX biological filtering (U2, U3 and U4 models), to create superior aquarium water quality.
  15. Green Killing Machine Internal UV Sterilizer with Power Head

    Makes fighting green water easier. UV radiation is effective in controlling bacteria, yeast, molds, and other pathogens, in turn controlling algae growth.

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Filtration is without a doubt the most important aspect of successful aquarium keeping. Besides churning the water and creating surface movement, what exactly does an aquarium filter do?

To put it simply, an adequate filtration system will fitler your aquarium water in three different ways; mechanically, biologically and chemically.

Mechanical filtration implies the removal of debris and other particles such as solid fish waste or uneaten food from the water column. This type of filtration is achieved through the use of sponges and dense filtration floss, pads or wools. Mechanical filtration media should be replaced on a monthly basis, or as often as needed.

Biological filtration implies the filter's ability to house a healthy bacterial colony. Great care should be given when cleaning out filtration media, not to expose biological support to chlorinated tap water. A healthy bacterial colony will be able to detoxify fish waste by transforming lethal ammonia into far less dangerous nitrates. Common biological support products include Fluval Biomax and Eheim Substratpro. Biological filtration media has a longer lifespan than other filtration media.

The last and final aspect of filtration is chemical filtration. Chemical filtration implies the use of water-altering substances in the aquarium filter. These include substances that either remove certain undesirable elements from the water column or alter them on a chemical level. Chemical filtration media includes products like carbon, purigen, peat moss and Fluval ClearMax.

 

Our store carries a wide array of filters suited for different tank sizes and biotopes. Feel free to consult one of our in-store specialists for advice about filtration systems that fit your needs.