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It is essential to provide a
form of filtration when keeping any aquatic life form in a closed
system. Filtration enables the breakdown of biological wastes that are
produced by livestock within an aquarium, promoting a healthy
environment. There are numerous different approaches to filtration as
can be found outlined within each of the sections shown above, all of
which are based around mechanical, chemical and biological actions.
Mechanical Filtration is the capture of solids from the water column by
passing water through a mesh or filter wool, chemical filtration is the
removal of odours and tannins through the use of adsorptive materials;
and biological filtration which is the breakdown of organic waste
products by beneficial bacteria. Our extensive range of filtration
products caters for numerous approaches to undertaking filtration
whether keeping coldwater, tropical or marine and invert systems; and we
stock an extensive inventory of sundry items such as filter medias. The
use of effective filtration will help to create the optimum of
conditions for your livestock; reducing the likelihood of disease
outbreaks and stress; and promoting growth, breeding and longevity.
Often when problems are encountered in the aquarium such as disease
outbreaks, this can be a result of inefficient filtration leading to the
degradation of water quality. Therefore by keeping your water quality to
the highest possible standards to begin with, the likelihood of such
problems being encountered is significantly reduced. |
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