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Tank & Filter
6 features of an ideal planted tank filter
This is what I consider the current best filter for planted tanks.
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Should I bother cycling a planted tank before planting?
Detailed steps to cycle your tank. We cover the 'old' method and today's fishless cycling with pl...
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Oase Biomaster 300 Dissection
The german brand Oase makes solid filters. We love their Biomaster series (BioMaster Thermo 250/3...
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Filter designs to avoid
Many filters look great on the outside, and look really cool. But poor flow/out contributes to al...
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Small tanks can be impactful too
How big a tank should I go for? If this is your first tank, smaller is not necessarily limiting. ...
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How to choose a good filter for planted aquariums
What to look for when buying a filter? Look beyond the marketing hype to evaluate these critical ...
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Activated Carbon, purigen, are these useful for planted tanks?
What do water polishers do? Do they inadvertently remove beneficial nutrients?
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Filter media layout and sequence for planted tank
Sponges or ceramic media - which one comes first? This article explores layering principles for f...
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The definitive guide to filter media in planted tank
This page explores the main differences between ceramic media and sponge filter media, and pros a...
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Planted tank with no filter ?
It is possible to run a planted tank without a filter. However lets look at why using a filter is...
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