Aquarium Undergravel Filter Vs Power Filter

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Aquarium undergravel filter vs power filter. I have always been i power filter girl but i. Joined may 1 2011 messages 29 reaction score. Sorry if this topic has been covered.

Undergravel filters are primarily biological filters. Although they re usually inexpensive power filters are typically more pricey than undergravel filters so if money is an issue this might not be the right choice for you. At least for the vast vast majority of users.

Power filters have electric motors and are more robust and efficient. Once the beneficial bacteria colonize the gravel they begin to efficiently break down waste materials. Start date may 5 2011.

Undergravel filters are inexpensive air pump driven devices that primarily offer biological filtration via the good bacteria in your substrate. What s the difference between undergravel filters vs power filters. We are a family friendly community with an incredible resource of information for fish.

The two basic things you want in your aquarium are a good filter media base for strong biological filter growth and clean clear water. Unlike undergravel filters most power filters can t be submerged or else they ll stop working. Just want to know your opinion s on power filters vs.

Undergravel filters don t actually do a good job of filtering in larger tanks or tanks with turtles who love to kick around pieces of gravel and substrate. Undergravel filter pros cons this type of filter does have some very big benefits but just like with everything else out there it does have a few drawbacks too. First things first overall power filters are going to be vastly vastly superior to under gravel filters.