Filters

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Filters are the most essential part of the aquarium system. They make the water pure and kill any harmful ammonia and bacterias. There are plenty of filters in the market, ranging from mechanical filtration systems, biological filtrations and to a complex chemical filters.


(an example of a mechanical filter)

Mechanical filters are good in filtering larger particles like dried leaves and other free swimming particles which is visible to the naked eye. By filtering these materials, it hinders the chance that the aquarium water will be polluted if these particles would decay.
(example of a biological filter)
Biological filters are good filters which uses nitrobacters, a bacteria which eats nitrite. Simple sponges could be used to vulture these bacterias. Using a powerhead or just a simple sponge filter, these bacterias will eventually polifirate in the pores and may in turn eat nitrite which pollutes the aquarium water. Another very best example of a biological filter is the substrate filter. Substrate filters use the depth on the floor of the aquarium and powered by a simple aerator. The secret in best culturing the bacteria is to have a very well oxidated water where the water circulation would pass through the pores, filter the water, and outputs clear and less nitrite water. (Carbon Media)

(Ultraviolet Filter)

The third type of filtration system uses water altering agents which purifies and cleanses the water. Examples are Carbon and Ultraviolet filtrations. Carbon filters are use to absorb any foul odors in the aquarium or even used in the pond. The stink of nitrate, and nitrate itself is very detrimental to fishes or even in larger scale may effect plant life, would be absorbed by Carbon filters. Usually carbon filters are mixed in mechanical and biological filtration systems to attain a much satisfactory water quality. Another best example of chemical filters are Ultraviolet filters. These mechanisms uses ultraviolet light to kill any algae which alters the color of the tank.

But in my experience, I never use carbon filter, because when you've got a well oxydated water and good filtration, water wont eventually smell like pee.. Carbon filters also absorb essential nutrients in the water such as minerals that plants and fishes need. also when your fishes get sick, never use carbon on the filter for it absorbs the treatment in the water..Trust me