Fish Tank Spares

Canister filters are renowned for being the most effective filters fish tank around today. It is true that they cost a lot initially, but if you can afford to install one, they will save you much in terms of time spent maintaining them and the money of course. But for people who have previously installed a filter cartridge in their aquarium, which is now up to mind is whether they should then install two filters and what are the advantages of this additional filtration to aquatic life?

In fact, it's a matter of preference that breeders most fish can not agree on whether or not a good idea to have two cartridge filters in a tank. This question has been argued about since the cartridge filters were invented.

Rather than take a side, I'd rather talk about what happens when you have two cartridge filters in an aquarium and it will be up to you to decide what you choose.

The benefits of having two external filters.

The obvious reason for most of the supporters of two backup filters. That is to say that you have a spare filter running in case one of them needs repair, ensuring that aquarium water is filtered. This reason is even more critical for those who live far from the nearest shop aquarium and can not get spare parts quickly.

Another reason is the size of the aquarium itself. People who like more of a filter that if the aquarium is too large, a filter will not be sufficient to clean the entire tank because there will be some blind spots where water will not be sucked into the filter. Having two cartridge filters with entry placed at opposite ends of the tank so there are no blind spots.

The disadvantage of using two external filters

The main issue of having multiple filter cartridge is movement of water. The movement of water in the tank affects the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. The faster the speed at which water moves, the more changes will be reducing the amount of CO2 in the tank. But it is not less CO2 better? Well, not if you have the life of aquatic plants. Plants absorb CO2 and expel O2. In doing so, the plants actually help maintain a healthy balance between CO2/O2 levels in water. Having insufficient levels of carbon dioxide to delay the growth of plants and make them lose their luster.

In addition, excessive filtering will not only remove waste but also the nutrients that plants are very dependent. It is indeed true that in a pool of plants, are plants that provide more efficient filtering Netter and the beneficial biological bacteria.

And finally, and this is particularly important for fish that come naturally from an environment of slow movements too much water will be really bad for the health of your fish. Too much movement, impose unnecessary burdens on them and actually stunt their ability to breed. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having more than one filter cartridge in a single aquarium.

If you plan to install an additional filter, remember to reduce their intake rates to offset the disadvantages.