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It depends what filter you have.... you can have external filters, internal filters, biological filters, canister filters and mechanical filters..... but basically water gets sucked up through a pipe and cleaned by being pushed through meshes, catridges, sponges..... then goes out through enough pipe and returned back into the aquariam.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoA power filter refers to a specific type of filter that hangs on the back of the aquarium. Water is drawn up a tube from the aquarium, passes through a number of different types of media, and then 'waterfalls' back into the aquarium.
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∙ 13y agoYou may need filter for your fish tank because it cleans your goldfish's feces and waste known as ammonia. If you don't have filter, and you clean the water everyday, your goldfish may have stress and trauma. Filter has the main job to oxygenate the water. If you don't have filter, and you clean the tank everyday and cause your goldfishes to have stress and trauma, they can have a disease called pop-eye from it. So, I would advise that you should buy an filter as soon as possible before your goldfish has pop-eye.
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∙ 13y agothey filter dirty water, you should clean the filter 1-2 a month. you should still lean 15- 20 percent of the water weekly.
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∙ 13y agoFish tank filters are made out of special well, filters to catch debris and bacteria floating throughout the tank or aquarium.
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Do you have to have a filter with fish with puffy eyes?
Filter a fish? Do you mean filtering a fish's tank? Well you have to filter any fish's tank.
Should you always keep a filter on in a fish tank?
Yes you do need a filter in your fish tank ifyou don't the tank will build up dirt and the fish will die. Also when you get a fish tank you need to clean it out then fill it with water then put the filter in and wait 24 hours. This helps to ensure that the tank is somewhat stable before adding fish.
What power filter should i use to filter a 60l fish tank?
Different species need different conditions and water currents. I would get a filter that will turn over the capacity of the tank at least once every hour.
Why is a filter needed for a fish tank?
The filter removes the fish waste and some of the other impurities.
What is used to sanitize a fish tank?
A filter...
What happens if there are no bubbles in your fish tank?
Then your filter is not on.
What is the best fish tank filter?
Purchase an outside power filter (try one of the newer biowheel filters), make sure it is the correct size for your tank. A canister filter is the best kind. It works the best, and you can change the filter media around to suit your needs.
Is it better to run a fish tank with an old filter or no filter at all?
no filter because for smaller fish it can hurt or even kill them and for the old filter use bigger fish
Can you put a filter in a plastic fish tank?
Yes
Does a fish tank filter provide oxygen?
yes
Do algae eaters need an air pump for the tank?
Like all freshwater fish, It depends on the power of the filter and how clean the water is...
What are all supplies needed for a 25 gallon fish tank?
Freshwater setup: MUST HAVE: Tank, filter, filter pads/media, heater, light, fish, water, electricity, fish food, place to put tank NICE TO HAVE: Substrate, decorations, tank lid
