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6 best filters for aquarium
How to make the water in the aquarium perfectly clean
Author: Anna Sapelkina
The aquarium is a model of a natural reservoir, but even the largest and most beautiful of them have a limited volume, which means that an excess of animal waste is continuously formed inside it, which you must somehow get rid of.
To create normal conditions in the aquarium, constant mechanical, and preferably chemical cleaning of the environment is necessary. Here will help aquarium filters. They not only make the water cleaner, but also create the necessary flow for the fish, mixing different layers of water. In good filters there is also a biological treatment, in which the useful protozoa and bacteria that inhabit a special substrate, capture and process harmful substances, as well as phytoplankton.
Aquarium filters vary in filling, ranging from simple sponges that can pick up organic debris from a stream, to complex systems from several compartments containing complex filtering materials. In addition, there are mounted and bottom, internal and external filters. What are the best filters for the aquarium?
| Category | A place | Name | Rating | Price |
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| Best Internal Aquarium Filters | 1 | Eheim aquaball | 9.9 / 10 | 2 600 |
| 2 | Internal corner filter Dennerle Nano Clean Eckfilter | 9.8 / 10 | 2 500 | |
| 3 | Tetra Tetratec EasyCrystal | 9.5 / 10 | 1 150 | |
| The best external filters for the aquarium | 1 | Aqua Design Amano (ADA) Super Jet Filter ES-600 | 9.9 / 10 | 50 000 |
| 2 | EHEIM 2073 professional | 9.8 / 10 | 17 500 | |
| 3 | Tetra | 9.5 / 10 | 11 000 |
Best Internal Aquarium Filters
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Eheim aquaball
2 600 (for model 60, for aquariums from 30 to 60 liters)
This filter is unique for its spherical head, through which you can direct the flow of water in any direction. The compartments are interconnected in such a way that, firstly, they can be washed separately, preventing the leaching of beneficial bacteria, and secondly, the clogging of one of them does not affect the performance of the entire filter. There is a special compartment that can be filled with a filtering substrate at your discretion. The kit includes a nozzle for aeration and a flute spreading the water over the surface of the water. The filter is placed in the aquarium both vertically and horizontally.
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 9.9 / 10
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Impeller even with fairly clogged sponges remains almost clean, and this says that fillers collect dirt well. Because of the round head, this model seems to me very comfortable. |
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Internal corner filter Dennerle Nano Clean Eckfilter
2 500 (for model XL, for aquariums from 30 to 60 liters)
The filter is noiseless, compact and high performance. A great choice for small aquariums, safe for shrimp and other crustaceans, including fry, thanks to its narrow intake holes and fine-pored sponge. Economical power consumption (only 2 W), capacity up to 150 l / hour and two filter compartments provide excellent water quality. The flow of water is adjustable and can be directed by turning the nozzle 90 ° in either direction.
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 9.8 / 10
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A good filter, I have in the shrimp. If the waterfall is located under the water, it works silently. Only the suckers constantly stick out. |
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Tetra Tetratec EasyCrystal
1 150 (for model 250, for aquariums from 15 to 40 liters)
The double-sided filter sponge provides water purification from the smallest particles of dirt: the white side eliminates large conglomerates, the green one produces finer filtration. Activated carbon eliminates unwanted chemicals. And to top it off, biogubka and balls with a large surface area on which colonies of beneficial bacteria are formed, provide biological cleaning, decomposing the remaining harmful components. The filter is very easy to maintain: it is enough to replace the cartridge once a month by attaching a new one with a special clip. Suckers securely fix it in a comfortable position. Powerful magnetic turbine improves the flow of water.
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 9.5 / 10
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In principle, the filter is not bad for a small aquarium - there is enough power, although the sponge is very small. And imposing buying new cartridges is scary. |
The best external filters for the aquarium
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Aqua Design Amano (ADA) Super Jet Filter ES-600
50 000 (for model 45, for aquariums from 64 to 180 l)
High-tech canister external filter, the body is made of stainless steel. A pump is connected to it, which reduces the negative impact of electromagnetic waves on colonies of beneficial microorganisms. Water purification efficiency is provided by a combination of three filtration methods. Biological treatment begins to function optimally only 2-3 weeks after the start of the filter or the replacement of the filler, during this period it is recommended to make frequent water changes. Chemical cleaning is performed using activated carbon, together with the mechanical one, it is considered as auxiliary after the biological filter starts to work at full capacity. The protozoa and bacteria that live in it neutralize and process algae, ammonia and microbes. The filter is powerful, helps to saturate water with oxygen and its proper distribution, which has a good effect on the health of plants and fish living in it. The kit includes fillers and hose.
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 9.9 / 10
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If you want to create a real natural aquarium, you cannot do without a good external filter. This filter is what a professional needs - the best option for a large volume and classic “Amanovsky” avkarium. |
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EHEIM 2073 professional
17 500 (for model 3, for aquariums 180-350 l)
One of the best-selling products in this category, the external filter for aquariums, Eheim, guarantees high quality at a reasonable price. It is supplemented with a pre-filter, due to the simple cleaning of which you can make long intervals for the main filter. It has individually filled boxes and an independent button for pumping. With a consumption of just 16 watts, the motor reaches a capacity of 1050 l / h. High-quality ceramic axle and bearings ensure silent operation. Includes original fillers.
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 9.8 / 10
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I strongly leaked filter in the area of the button. The warranty period has already passed, but after communicating with the official representative of the company, I was given a repair kit in the nearest store. Still, when the firm is known, and customer service is consistent. |
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Tetra
11 000 (for model EX-1200 Plus, for aquariums from 200 to 500 liters)
The filter purifies water in 3 ways. Equipped with a foam pre-filter for filtering large solid particles, and four containers with different fillers.The filter kit includes everything you need to connect it, the product is already ready for launch. With a power consumption of 19.5 watts, the capacity is 1,200 l / h.
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 9.5 / 10
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Excellent filtering substrates, clear instructions, complete with everything you need - you can immediately install the filter and run it. If you still add to the set of good bacteria - would be the best filter for the aquarium. |
Which filter for the aquarium is better to buy?
An ideal aquarium is a closed ecosystem in which all inhabitants, plants and animals, exist in harmony with each other.
The choice of filter depends primarily on the volume of the aquarium. For small aquariums, the best solution would be to purchase an internal filter. It can be installed even with a small volume, while it is not so expensive, it often performs aeration along with water purification, and is easy to maintain.
For larger volumes and professional aquariums, more sophisticated equipment is needed, namely an external filter. The disadvantage of this kind of equipment is that it is quite difficult to connect it, and if there is a leakage or breakage, there is a risk of draining the aquarium. Otherwise, this is a more perfect system that makes the water optimally clean for the life of aquarium inhabitants.
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Updated: 18.01.2016
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