Talk to experienced aquarium fish and koi hobbyists and they will tell you the key to the good health of their beloved pets is maintaining good water quality. Good water quality involves maintaining appropriate levels of essential constituents and minimizing the levels of undesirable substances in the water. Proper filtration, regular water changes and the use of additives are ways in which good water quality can be maintained. How often you should change the water and how much to change at a time depends a lot on the waste load in the tank and the sensitivity of your fish. There are no set rules on the particular type of filter you should use, or on combining different filtration methods. It’s best to research and explore all the options available and use what suit your needs. 3 Types of Filtration Systems Biological Filtration: No matter what type of filter you choose, a good biological filtration base is the most important maintenance device in your aquarium. Biological filters are created by the fostering of ammonia-neutralizing bacteria. Overpopulating the aquarium with fish and overfeeding them are usually the main causes of waste products building up to toxic levels. Waste products include ammonia released from the fishes’ gills, waste matter and scraps of uneaten food. Waste matter and decaying food release ammonia, which can kill aquarium fish even in small amounts. Mother Nature provides several types of bacteria that break down ammonia into less toxic compounds—nitrite and nitrate. The beneficial bacteria multiply naturally in the presence of ammonia and oxygen, and attach themselves to the tank, rocks, gravel and decorative items. However, as this natural bio-filtration method is inadequate for supporting many fish, biological filters are necessary to provide additional surface area for the bacteria colonies to attach themselves to, and increase the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water. Mechanical Filtration: Such system strain solid particles of waste from the water before they have a chance to decay. They do not directly remove dissolved ammonia. These filters also do not remove microscopic bacteria, algae, and any solids trapped by gravel, plants, or decorative items in the tank
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