Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle

A good aquarium filter will keep the water in the tank clean from some of the most toxic organic pollutants but it does not, however, keep the water as clean as it is in the rivers, lakes and oceans where your fish come from. This is because the natural process that breaks down organic matter, …

Choosing a Custom Aquarium Filter: Wet/Dry Filters

In our last post, we discussed Canister filters. As mentioned, three custom aquarium filters to select from when choosing your setup are: Hang-on-Back filters (low-end), Canister filters (mid-range), and Wet/Dry filters (high-end). When used properly, each one can keep the fish in your aquarium setup healthy, and reduce the work for aquarium maintenance.   We …