Filtration

Question 1

Why do fish tanks usually need filtration?

Answer 1

-> control ammonia
-> takes bad water out then puts clean back in

Question 2

How many types of filters/ filter can you name

Answer 2

-> biological
-> mechanical
-> chemical

Question 3

What are filters for

Answer 3

Necessary elements for keeping fish
-removes organic particles from the tank including fish waste
-> contain beneficial bacteria which break down toxic ammonia and nitrite

Question 4

What are mechanical filter

Answer 4

-> available in lots of sizes
-> operate by drawing aquarium through a sponge ans expelling it quickly
-> any small debris or waste gets trapped din the sponge

Question 5

What are biological filters

Answer 5

Work like a mechanical filter
-> as well as sponge it has a media which bacteria can multiply on
-> media can be small clay beads, gravel or plastic beads
-> media provides a large surface area for bacteria to multiply on
-> bacteria will break down and convert toxic substances to less toxic

Question 6

What are chemical filter

Answer 6

Activated carbon can be added to the filter to help remove impurities s
-> the active control and change of specific water characteristics
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