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Aquaria: Filters FAQ

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his FAQ describes how filtration can help ensure a healthy aquarium. The first half describes what filters are, and how they work. The second half evaluates the different types of filters.

This FAQ about Aquaria: Filters was compiled and written by Bruce Hallman

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Part I: Why you need filtration and how it works

-01 Why you need Filtration
-02 Water changes
-03 Biological filtration
-04 Mechanical filtration
-05 Chemical Filtration

Part II: Filter types

-06 The humble corner filter
-07 Undergravel Filters
-08 Sponge filters
-09 Power filters
-10 The Canister filter
-11 Wet/Dry Filters
-12 Protein skimmers (aka Foam Fractionators)
-13 Fluidized bed filters
-14 Denitrators
-15 Algal Scrubbers
-16 Chillers
-17 Sterilization
-18 Ozone
-19 Ultraviolet Sterilizers

Part III: For More Information

-20 To learn more






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