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Q: How many hours should an aquarium water filter run?
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How long after you use no more algae can you put back carbon filter in aquarium?

24 hours and do a water change


How much is an aquarium water filter?

$39.99


Why would an aquarium filter make noise after cleaning?

water level in aquarium not high enough or if it is, add some water to the filter equipment and sound will stop : )


Definition for filter that gos in a fish tank?

An aquarium filter is a device that either submerges, hangs on the back of or sits underneath the stand of the aquarium. It processes the aquarium water to collect debris and harmful chemicals and bacteria while returning the water to the tank more cleaned.


Should you always keep aquarium UV lighting on?

The simple answer is yes. A balanced aquarium should contain water plants and these need light in order to live and grow. If your aquarium is a tropical one then the lights should be on for around 12 hours daily.


What would you have to do to control the softness of the water in the aquarium?

Yeah.... uh.... get a freaking filter!


In a freshwater aquarium should the water level be above or below the filter tube?

As far as the running of the tank and the efficiency of the filter is concerned, it doesn't matter if the water splashes down into the tank or flows quietly into it provided you are getting a maximum flow and the filter is cycled.


How do you bring down ammonia level of water?

You need to get a water pump and filter for the aquarium at a pet store.


What would you have to do to control the hardness or softness of water in a aquarium?

Yeah.... uh.... get a freaking filter!


How do you setup an aquarium?

First you get a tank. Then you add washed gravel to the tank and add any decorations. Put in the filter and heater (if you want a tropical aquarium. if not then just the filter) then put the water in. Add water purifier to the water and wait 2 weeks before getting your fish


How can water in the aquarium sustain the oxygen needed for breathing by the fishes?

By using an air stone or a filter that adds oxygen to the water.


What is a power filter for fish tank?

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.