subject: Canister Filtration System For Fish Tank Wastes [print this page] Maintaining an aquarium can be difficult if you don't have the right types of equipment. One of these important pieces of equipment is a aquarium filter. Because there are different types of filtration it becomes even more important that you have a simple system that you can manage easily.
One such system is the Fluval 405 canister which is able to address mechanical, biological and chemical filtration needs. Let me explain the differences among the three.
If there are things that need to be removed, such as, plants, dead fish and other floating rubbish, the mechanical filtration will do the job. These things will cause a chemical imbalance if they are not taken out which may result in fish kill.
To keep the water free from toxic chemicals a biological or chemical filtration is needed. The two differs in that the biological filtration uses natural bacteria to eliminate the toxins.
When you decide on a canister filter you should read the manual or at least check out reviews about it. Obviously you don't want to be reading a book every time you want clean or do some maintenance. The Fluval FX5 makes it simple because the canister itself has self-locking snaps which makes it a breeze to open and clean.
Make sure you get a decent warranty when you purchase a canister filter since it is expensive to get a replacement. Ending up with a broken filter that is difficult to repair is a situation you would not want to find yourself in. The Fluval Company assures you of their product by giving you a three-year warranty. In addition, take any extra warranty that your local pet shop may offer. Don't get me wrong. The product itself needs no further warranties. It is to cover any untoward accidents that may occur.
A canister filter can handle just about any type of aquarium which makes it perfect for home. If you already have an aquarium operating you can easily switching filtration over to this style and design.
