Category: Aquarium Filter


  • Automatic Filter Cleaning Systems: Are They Worth the Investment?

    Automatic Filter Cleaning Systems: Are They Worth the Investment?

    What Is an Automatic Filter Cleaning System? An automatic filter cleaning…

  • How to Quiet a Noisy Aquarium Filter: Troubleshooting Guide

    How to Quiet a Noisy Aquarium Filter: Troubleshooting Guide

    Why Is My Aquarium Filter So Loud? A noisy filter is…

  • Aquarium Filter Flow Rate: How Many GPH Do You Really Need?

    Aquarium Filter Flow Rate: How Many GPH Do You Really Need?

    What Does GPH Mean and How Is It Measured? GPH stands…

  • Aquarium Filter Media Types: Bio Balls, Ceramic Rings, Matrix — What Goes Where

    Aquarium Filter Media Types: Bio Balls, Ceramic Rings, Matrix — What Goes Where

    What Are the Three Main Categories of Filter Media? Every aquarium…

  • UV Sterilizer for Aquariums: Do You Really Need One?

    UV Sterilizer for Aquariums: Do You Really Need One?

    What Exactly Does a UV Sterilizer Do in an Aquarium? A…

  • HOB Filter Brand Comparison: Fluval vs AquaClear vs MarineLand — Which Wins?

    HOB Filter Brand Comparison: Fluval vs AquaClear vs MarineLand — Which Wins?

    Why I Tested Three Top HOB Filters Side by Side After…

  • Internal Filter Placement Guide: Best Position and Water Flow for Your Tank

    Internal Filter Placement Guide: Best Position and Water Flow for Your Tank

    Why Your Internal Filter Is Probably in the Wrong Spot I…

  • Sump vs Canister Filter: Which Aquarium Filtration System Is Right for You?

    Sump vs Canister Filter: Which Aquarium Filtration System Is Right for You?

    Why I Almost Gave Up on Sumps After a Flood Disaster…

  • Sponge Filter vs HOB for Betta Tanks: Which Filtration Is Better?

    Sponge Filter vs HOB for Betta Tanks: Which Filtration Is Better?

    Why I Kept Killing Bettas Before Ditching the HOB I’ve kept…

  • Canister Filter Media Setup Guide: Biological, Mechanical, Chemical Order Explained

    Canister Filter Media Setup Guide: Biological, Mechanical, Chemical Order Explained

    Why Does Canister Filter Media Order Matter So Much? I’ll be…