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What equipment do we recommend for reef aquariums, saltwater fish-only aquariums, and freshwater aquarium filtration? How does aquarium filtration work? What are the different kinds of aquarium filtration: mechanical, chemical & biological? Why you should use protein skimmers, canister filters, wavemakers, algae filtration, UV sterilizers, or organic carbon dosing?
Aquarium Filtration Explained: This article is our main filtration article, and it covers a great many topics and also links to a variety of other articles and videos that will help explain the various subjects.
The Best Aquarium Filter?: We get asked this question all the time. Here are our favorite aquarium filters for different types of aquariums.
Canister Filter Troubleshooting: How to troubleshoot and preempt canister filter problems.
What is Aquarium Biological Filtration?: Biological filtration is the most important kind of filtration in your aquarium. What exactly is biological filtration? How does it work? How do you use it?
Why Do You Need Aquarium Chemical Filtration?: You'll get rid of the stink, yellow water & heavy metal!
Aquarium Refugium Overview: There are many ways that a refugium can benefit your aquarium and multiple ways to add a refugium to your aquarium.
Aquarium Media Reactor Overview: Adding a media reactor to your tank can help increase water clarity, reduce unwanted nutrients, and reduce algal growth in your aquarium.
Is an Aquarium Canister Filter Right for You?: Here is a list of the advantages and disadvantages of using a canister filter.
TLF Phosban Reactor Product Spotlight Video: What else do you need to use a Two Little Fishies 150 Phosban Reactor with Phosban properly? How much Phosban should you use? How much flow should you have? Which pump should you use? How do you connect everything? Jaron shows exactly what you need to do to set up your Two Little Fishies Phosban Reactor.
Manually Priming A Fluval Canister Filter: Jaron demonstrates how to manually prime a Fluval Canister Filter when the primer plunger is not working. This same method applies to most types of canister filters that are not priming because the plunger or the self priming button is not functioning properly.
Fluval Media Maintenance Bundles: This video is an overview of our Fluval Maintenance Bundles. These packages of Fluval media & parts, & other related products are based on the monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, & annual maintenance recommendations.
Fluval Canister Filter Monthly Maintenance Demonstration: Paul demonstrates how to do the Fluval recommended monthly maintenance on Fluval Filters.
Nu Clear Filter Set up: A tutorial on setting up the Inland Seas Nu-Clear Canister Filter.
Nu-Clear Canister Filter Overview: Jaron speaks with Paul from Inland Seas, the manufacturer of the Nu-Clear Canister Filters.
Aquarium Power Filters: Intro to Aquarium Power Filters.
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