Saltwater Aquarium Filtration Systems

June 5, 2008 · Filed Under Beginners guide · 8 Comments 

By now ou have researched and ready to looking in more details about Saltwater aquariums, so we will discus the basics of saltwater aquarium filtration and its process.

My aim in this article is to make it clear the different types of saltwater aquarium filtration and there processes.Saltwater filters work much lke a home filter for drining water and other home appliances, these filters help create a healthy environment.

Selecting the right saltwater aquarium filtration system for your aquarium is a very important task as once set up it can be very diffeucult and time consuming to remove and set up your salt water aquarium again.

In the market there is a wide range of options to keep your saltwater aquarium clean and healthy and at times you may need to use more than one type of filter to achieve the best possible water condition for your saltwater fish and other inhabitants.

So, which one or which ones best suits your use? Here are the most common types of filter you may come across and may want to use:

Undergravel Filters

They go on the bottom of your aquarium, underneath your gravel or sand. They are inexpensive and rely on either an air pump or powerhead to function. They are best suited for aquariums with a light fish load.

Wet/Dry or Trickle Filters

Water is pumped from the aquarium, then by means of a drip/trickle plate or rotating spray arm the water is dispensed or “trickled” down over and through a biological material source contained in the wet/dry filter chamber.

There are many designs, but they all work on the same concept. The filter media is exposed to both aquarium water (wet) and air (dry). Many aquarists believe that they are great for saltwater fish-only aquariums.

Powerfilters

They are the most common way to keep your aquarium condition healthy. They are designed to work on the majority of aquarium set-ups and provide quality results and very easy to use. They hang off the back of your aquarium. You can conveniently replace the filter cartridge which makes maintenance very simple.

Canister Filters

They are very versatile as they are able to serve many purposes within your tank. They can act as stand alone filter or be used in combination with other types of filtration as well.

The canister are generally larger than most power filters. They are able to hold different filter media types that are layered on top of each other. They serve as a biological, chemical, and mechanical filter in an aquarium with plenty of fish.

So there are the basic types of saltwater aquarium filters and are key to any successful saltwater aquarium.

Text and Photo Source: Saltwater Aquarium Online Guide

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