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There are many choices when it comes to aquarium filtration. The basic types of filters are canister filters, power (hang-on tank) filters, wet-dry and reef sumps. Each of these types is capable of providing mechanical, chemical and biological filtration.
Canister Filters - Fluval and Via Aqua
Canister Filters
Media Reactors
Media Reactors
Power Filters - Hagen Aqua Clear
Power Filters
Filter Parts
Filter Parts
ADHI Sumps and Reef Filtration
Wet/Dry & Sumps
Overflow Pre-filters
Overflow Pre-filters

Choosing Aquarium Filtration
Here is our quick-start guide on aquarium filters and filter media. This chart is a general guideline (not rules) for choosing aquarium filtration. For specific recommendations please refer to our tank setup guides in the articles section.

Filter Recommendations
  Tank Size Freshwater Freshwater Planted Saltwater Fish Only Saltwater Reef
Canister Filter 30g and up Y Y Y N
Power Filter Up to 75g Y N Y N
Wet-dry or Sump 55 and up Y N Y Y

Filter Media Recommendations
  Freshwater Freshwater Planted Saltwater Fish Only Saltwater Reef
Mechanical Y Y Optional, Must be cleaned every 3 days Optional, Must be cleaned every 3 days and changed weekly
Chemical Y Optional Y Optional, can be used for occasional polishing
Biological Y Optional with well planted tanks Optional when live rock is used Not recommended when live rock is used

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