| With lots to think about before (and during for that | | | | without one. That's like you buying a new home and |
| matter) buying a freshwater aquarium you need to | | | | never ever cleaning it or maintaining it. No thank you. |
| know what are you going to do about filtration? In | | | | Some folk don't bother buying a filter and say to |
| other words, which freshwater aquarium filter are | | | | themselves that they will clean out the tank every |
| you going to use? Don't worry though because it's | | | | day (because that is what would be needed). Do you |
| not all rocket science. As usual you just need to do a | | | | think that anybody would keep to that? No, nor me. |
| just a little bit of research. | | | | Filters are therefore essential. Am I trying to sell you |
| Most aquariums need mechanical, chemical and | | | | a filter? No, I don't sell them. I only provide |
| biological filtration. What are they? Easy. Mechanical | | | | information to help folk make an informed decision. |
| filtration removes debris from the water, chemical | | | | There is quite a selection of filters to choose from, |
| filtration is simply activated carbon binding up toxic | | | | some expensive, some not very good, and some |
| material and biological filtration is carried out by | | | | inexpensive and almost maintenance free.Take your |
| bacteria converting harmful waste into less harmful | | | | time to look at the different types of freshwater |
| material. There, simple. | | | | aquarium filters and see which one suits you best. |
| There are now quite a few filter systems out there | | | | Don't part with any cash until you're happy you know |
| and please don't fall into the trap of thinking you'll do | | | | what you need. |