When you also consider that large tanks or tanks that need to filter out a lot of waste require a powerful filter, it makes sense to invest in a quality canister filter. With a device as simple as an aquarium pump, you might be surprised to see just how many specific features are available — and this can make deciding on the right one a little difficult. Here are a few features that you may want to consider before making your purchase. Media: not all canister filters will easily accept all types of media and that can be a problem if your tank or fish have specific needs.
Before making your purchase, you may want to talk to an expert about what kind of media is the best for your needs and then find a canister filter that works in conjunction with this. Spray Bar: The way in which the clean water is sent back to the tank is also vitally important. After all, you do not want a huge rush of water disturbing your fish or their waste, or creating a current. Because of this, and integrated spray bar is a huge benefit of many canister filters. This bar enables the clean water to reenter the tank in a way that is safer for your fish.
Quiet Operation: Both for your sake and the sake of your fish, you will want to invest in a canister filter that is as quiet as possible. Of course, making sure that your filter is properly installed will also make a difference. Cleaning: Most aquarium owners will tell you that their least favorite part of owning an aquarium is cleaning it.
In addition to cleaning the aquarium itself, you will also need to clean canister filters from time to time. This kind of maintenance should be fairly quick and easy, and it should not surprise you that some of the most popular canister filters on the market today are also those that are the easiest to clean, install, and maintain. Power: Finally, it makes sense that you purchase a fish tank filter that is capable of maintaining a clean environment for your particular size of aquarium.
Most filters will provide you with data as to how many gallons they are capable of handling. Warranty: Since this is a device that will be operating 24 hours a day, it is worth taking a look at the warranty or guarantee that any canister filter provides. Your local aquarium specialist or pet store may only have a small selection of canister filters to choose from. As a result, more and more people are now buying this kind of device online.
An obvious starting point is Amazon as they have many sellers pushing for sales — this helps keep them competitive. Companies, including Aquatop, include these numbers on their product box to give customers an idea of what capacity the filter can effectively clean based off of a certain turnover rate.
A common turnover rate in a fresh water aquarium is times per hour and that is what most companies will assume when specifying the capacity capabilities of their filter.
Your turn cycle should be tailored to your livestock as every fish has different requirements. A common misconception is that the flow rate listed on the box is the effective flow rate coming out of the canister and into your tank.
While this is partially true, it is recommended to measure the head height of your system, or the height from the top of the canister to the spot on the tank that the return fittings hang on. Having trouble understanding this? Imagine you have a garden hose without any type of nozzle. If you aim the hose straight up, the water will travel a few feet and then fall back on itself. If you want to make the stream go higher, you either increase the power of the pump or you increase the velocity of the water.
This same principal applies. The further the water has to travel, the more it will slow down and if the path is too high the pump may not be able to overcome the power of gravity. If you are still having trouble grasping this concept, give us a call and let us help you figure out what the best option for your setup is. Sometimes too much information is daunting, but knowledge is contagious!
Close menu. Shopping Cart. How Do Canister Filters Work? Remember, with a canister filter, as with any other filter, you need to replace any carbon in the filter frequently, as carbon that has become saturated with waste can begin to release toxins. Canister filters are especially good for medium to large tanks, as they can filter a large volume of water efficiently. Remember to remove any carbon from the tank or filter before you medicate if the carbon is working, it should remove the medication from the tank in under an hour, in which case your fish won't get treated.
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