Category: Filter Media

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How to Choose Aquarium Filter Media: Mechanical Filtration

Aquarium filter media consists of three types, mechanical, chemical, and biological. Each type of media plays a role in aquarium filtration. Selecting the proper media

July 18, 2022 No Comments

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How to Choose an Aquarium Filter Media Reactor

Filtration is an essential component of keeping a successful aquarium of any type. A filter media reactor can be an excellent tool for efficiently removing

March 16, 2022 No Comments

Filter Media

GFO vs. Carbon Dosing

There is a lot of confusion as to which media and methods work best for which situations or aquarium needs. Due to the nature of

April 27, 2020 No Comments

Dosing

What is Carbon Dosing?

When you hear about people putting vodka or sugar in their aquarium, you may think they are crazy. But the reality is doing so can

April 9, 2020 No Comments

Filter Media

GFO or Active Carbon or Both?

GFO and activated carbon are both types of filter media used for removing waste from an aquarium, so should you use one or the other

March 23, 2020 No Comments

How Often Should I Change My GFO and What's the Most Effective Way to Use It?

Filter Media

How Often Should I Change My GFO & What’s the Most Effective Way to Use It?

GFO (Granular Ferric Oxide) is one of the most common ways to combat high levels of phosphates in a reef tank. Phosphates are predominantly the

February 14, 2020 No Comments

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