What filter is best for a planted tank?
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What filter is best for a planted tank?
Canister filters are without a doubt the best choice for an Aquascape tank. They stay out of sight and are extremely effective at creating crystal-clear water. Some of the best Aquarists in the world rely on this type of filter for their tanks.
Do I need filter for planted tank?
Biological and chemical filtration are less important in a planted tank, but you will need to stock lightly if you plan to avoid filters altogether. I like having some kind of mechanical filtration because otherwise debris can take a very long time to settle. A sock/sponge over the powerhead is enough.
What do I put in my HOB filter?
Bio balls can be submerged underwater! In fact, this is how most of you will use them in your canister, HOB filter or sump.
Can you put a filter in a planted tank?
Yes, it is recommended to have a filter even when you have live plants in your aquarium. What is this? Though live aquarium plants clean the water by absorbing ammonia and carbon dioxide, it cannot remove debris from the water.
How do you filter a planted tank?
Filter flow rate should be a minimum of twice the turnover for a non CO2 tank. So if your tank is 100L, your filter must turnover a minimum of 200L per hour, but preferably 400L per hour. In a high tech planted aquarium you need to consider a filter that can turn over 10 times its volume.
How much filtration do I need for a planted tank?
Carbon (chemical media) is fine to use in a planted tank. It does a couple of things: It attracts and holds dissolved pollutants and particles in the water and keeps tank odors to a minimum. However, if you remove and replace at least half the water in the tank every week, you really don’t need it.