Filtration performs a critical role in the aquarium environment by providing removing excess material & toxic compounds from the water column and providing the correct environment for beneficial bacteria to grow and thrive. Aquarium filtration encompasses many types of filtration devices that provide biological, chemical and physical filtration of the aquarium water. A properly sized, setup and functioning filtration system will allow hobbyist to keep more species and maintain the proper health of the aquarium specimens.
Whether you have a saltwater or freshwater aquarium with fish only or a mix of fish, invertebrate, corals and plants, a solid filtration setup will help guarantee that your aquarium water is maintained at optimal condition so that all the inhabitants can not only survive, but thrive within the aquarium environment.