FILTERS for Fish Tank Aquariums

A simple guide on how to clean and maintain filters.

A filter is considered essential hardware for all aquariums, as they are life support systems for fish. No aquarium should be set up without one, and they need to operate 24 hours per day, from day one.

Fluval U3 Aquarium Filter Maintenance

Fluval 206 / 306 / 406 Canister Filter Foams

Flow rate: 206 US Gal/h (780 L/h)

Pump power: 10W

3 media Trays capable of handling your choice of filtration media

Media Capacity: (4.6 L)

JUWEL BIOFLOW internal filter

5 stage filtration

Supplied with Poly Pad M, Carbon Sponge M, Nitrax M, Sponge Fine M foams. See our video on the best positioning of the filtration media.

SunSun HW-302 / APS 1000EF Aquarium Filter Maintenance

Flow rate: 264 gph (1000 L/hr)

Pump power: 18W

3 media Trays capable of handling your choice of filtration media

Media Capacity: (8 L))

Before adding fish the tank must be cycled. Cycling is a process that allows development on good bacteria and can take up to 6 weeks. Adding filter start developes this faster.

A tropical tank is usually 25 to 26 degrees C.

You will now need to start monitoring the condition of the water with a 'water test kit'

Useful accessories:

• Simple Water test strips or Buy a test kit here

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