Canister Filter
Canister Filter
What is a canister filter and how does it work?
i want to use a canister filter because it is better for an aquarium with a sand substrate. How does it filter. does it cover mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration? How would i set up a canister filter if i bought one at petsmart (for a 55 gallon tank)
canister filters are the one of the best ways to clean large aquariums. Basically it is an external box, which draws water from your tank, through filter media, and pumps it back into the tank.
Canister filters can go about 1 month between cleanings, as compared to hang on back filters that should be cleaned every week. The filtration media is up to you! All canister filters use all three types of filtration however, many aquariusts decide to remove carbon from their filters, as it really doesn't do much (the biological media will take care of the carbon's job in a canister) and replace it with extra biological media.
Every canister filter is set up a little bit different, so you will need instructions. if you happen to buy one second hand without a manual, usually the companies keep pdf copies online that you can access whenever you need to.
!!good luck!!
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