Biological/ Chemical Filtration

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by BMXCLAY, Dec 2, 2012.

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  1. BMXCLAY

    BMXCLAY Purple Spiny Lobster

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    What is the difference and which does what? Also could you please give me some examples of different filters that do these different methods. I want to fully understand filters before I choose which kind to get. Thank you ;D
     
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Biological: Denitrifying and nitrifying bacteria convert waste to less toxic substances.

    Chemical: An example is Activated Carbon, UV, Ozone... Some say skimmers are a form of chemical filtration. I have always considered it mechanical as with ATS but many consider them to be chemical.

    Mechanical: Sponge, floss, sock.
     
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  3. BMXCLAY

    BMXCLAY Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Thank you. That simplified it for me.
     
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  4. Beechnut

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    All of these can run mechanical, biological, and chemical.

    To run biological, some use buowheels, ceramic media, or bioballs the allow places for your bacteria to grow
     
    Beechnut, Dec 4, 2012
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