Why can internal filters be the best choice for fishkeepers?

Internal filters come in a range of sizes and additional filter material can be added to make them even more effective.

Internal filters can be the perfect way of removing poisonous ammonia and nitrite from aquariums because there is such a variety of products on offer.

Seriously Fish has put forward the case for internal aquarium power filters and explained the wide range of available sizes is one benefit of these products.

They vary from micro power filters, which are suitable for tanks measuring 45cm (18 inches) or less, to much larger models that can clean up to 500 litres (100 gallons) of water.

Friendly bacteria that live in the filter break down harmful chemicals and it is important they are provided with a suitable home. Most internal filters come with sponge foam that can be added to the filter chamber to encourage bacteria to grow.

But the website said it is worth using this sponge with biological filter media - many of which are available in small pellets - as they will "significantly enhance the biological filtration capacity of the filter due to the much larger surface area they possess".

A product like Fluval Ammonia Remover could be perfect for the job and for maximum effectiveness, fishkeepers should use sponge to form the first layer of filtration where the water enters the system, with the bio media then placed in a bag to stop it from clogging the pump impeller.

If fishkeepers are setting up a new tank and want to save time, a Juwel aquarium may be the ideal purchase because these come already equipped with filters. These are divided into chambers and come with all the filter media enthusiasts need to get started.

Some people may prefer something smaller as Seriously Fish noted these require room inside the tank, so enthusiasts might consider purchasing an external filter if they need a high level of filtration that will not affect the aesthetics of their aquarium.

Posted by Lee Paul
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Thursday, 12 Jan 2012, 5:02pm