The filter material can also be thrown directly into the jar, but the effect is not as good as that in the filter box. Because the filtration system will allow water to pass through layers of filter boxes and return to the tank, the efficiency of filtration in this process will be higher, so the water quality will be easier to maintain. However, if it is directly put into the cylinder, the filtering effect is difficult to be guaranteed. In addition, different filter materials need to be placed in different filter boxes, so as to better maintain water quality.
are the common filter materials? 1. Filter cotton: Filter cotton is an essential part of the filtration equipment. Its function is to leave the suspended particles and impurities in the water in the filter tank, so as to make the water clear. It should be noted that the filter cotton will be blocked after being used for a long time, so it should be cleaned and replaced regularly.
2. Bacteria house: As the name implies, the function of bacteria house is to provide a place for nitrifying bacteria to attach, and nitrifying bacteria are an indispensable part of biological filtration. Organic matter in the water will be decomposed by heterotrophic bacteria, but ammonia nitrogen will be toxic to fish. The role of nitrifying bacteria is to convert ammonia nitrogen into nitrate, so as to prevent the health of fish from being affected by it.
3. Activated carbon: Activated carbon is also a common filter material, which can adsorb impurities in water, thereby improving water conditions. It should be noted that its adsorption capacity has an upper limit, so it should be replaced regularly, otherwise the adsorption will be ineffective.
