Fish For Filter

 

     Today I went to my local fish store and traded in some cichlids I bred at home. I used the credit I received for the fish and bought an AquaClear 70 power filter. I wanted to share this filter with you and explain its mechanics.

 

 

 

(aquaclear 70)

 

This filter breaks down ammonia and nitrite very efficiently due to the media. I often tell my friends about this filter when they ask what to get. I tell them about this one and how it works. Whether they get a AC 70, a freshwater refugiuam , or a canister filter my goal is to let them know how the filtration is working inside.

 

(filter diagram)

 

     This diagram shows what is going on inside the filter. The water is pumped to the bottom where the sponge is located. The sponge is a great place for beneficial bacteria to grow. Sitting on top of the sponge is some activated carbon in a bag. The water passes through the carbon and cleans the water by trapping small particles. On top of the two lower sections of media is a bag containing ceramic rings. The ceramic rings also grow beneficial bacteria which helps break down ammonia and nitrite. These filters help fish grow up healthy!

 

(media inside filter)

(filter)

 

     I had to share this filter with you. I'm always super excited when my fish earn new filters. They get better water, I do fewer water changes and everyone is happy happy happy. I like these filters because they hang on the back. I try to put multiple filters on each tank. I hope this post helped you understand filters and how they work. If you have any questions please let me know!

 

-YA