What type of aquarium filter is actually best for your tank? In this episode of the Cichlid Bros Podcast, we take a deep dive into aquarium filtration and break down the major types of filters, how they work, and the pros and cons of each.
We discuss sponge filters, hang-on-back (HOB) filters, canister filters, internal filters, sumps, undergravel filters, and more. We also talk about mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration, when each type of filtration makes sense, and what we would choose for different types and sizes of aquariums.
Whether you're setting up your first aquarium, upgrading your filtration, keeping a large cichlid tank, breeding fish, or just trying to figure out whether your current filter is actually the right choice, this episode covers everything you need to know.
In this episode:
- The different types of aquarium filters
- Mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration
- Sponge filters: pros and cons
- Hang-on-back (HOB) filters
- Canister filters
- Internal filters
- Sumps and wet/dry filtration
- Undergravel filters
- Filter media and how to use it
- Choosing the right filter for your aquarium
- Our personal experiences with different filtration systems
Whether you're keeping African cichlids, South American cichlids, community fish, planted tanks, or breeding setups, choosing the right filtration can make a huge difference.
This is the in-depth podcast version of our popular aquarium filtration discussion, with an even deeper breakdown of the different options.
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