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What is the best fish tank filter?

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Aplopez

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10y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

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.

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