Results for “filter”

cycling

Process of maturing a biological filter to some extent prior to the addition of livestock.

gravel

Unconsolidated mixture of rock fragments commonly used as a substrate in aquaria. Also forms the filter medium in undergravel filtration.

Used in 711 profiles

heater

Thermostatically-controlled device used to maintain constant water temperature in an aquarium or pond, also known as a heaterstat. Depending on design, may be installed submersed within the aquarium, sump or substrate (see heating cable) or inline with tubing attached to an external filter. Some types of the latter also have a heating element built in.

Used in 42 profiles

sump

An additional tank connected to the display aquarium normally used to house filter media and other equipment.

Used in 99 profiles

trickle tower

Large filter particularly suitable for outdoor ponds and large aquaria, consisting of a series of vertically-arranged chambers filled with one or more types of media. Water is pumped to the top chamber where it is dispersed, most often using a spray bar. It then percolates down through the other chambers via gravity before being returned to the pond or aquarium.