A sump filter is a very large, effective filter that people use in large aquariums. If you do
not filter your aquarium water regularly, your water will become stale and full of pollutants. This process occurs
naturally in large bodies of water, but in a small aquarium (or even a very large aquarium), there is a big risk of
waste overpowering your fish.
Your fish need the water to survive, which is why it is so important to keep this water clean.
The bigger the aquarium, the bigger the sump filter you need. And at the same time, the bigger the fish you have,
the bigger the aquarium!
There are a lot of reasons why a bigger aquarium is better than a smaller one. For one, a bigger
aquarium gives you the option to have a lot of different kinds of fish or animals. Some fish can live in larger
proximities than other kinds, and types that would thrive in a large aquarium may not even survive in a small
A large aquarium is also prettier, especially if it is full of fish! If you enjoy watching your
fish, then you will love a bigger aquarium better. Sump filtration is usually used for very large aquariums, such
as those that house monster fish, messy eaters, or predatory fish. These huge aquariums require some very serious
filtration, and sump filters can do the job.
If you do not have a huge fish
aquarium, then a sump filter may be overkill; not that you can ever have enough filtration! It is just
that aquarium sump filters take up a fairly substantial amount of space, and if you want to keep them going, you
are going to have to have them set up all of the time. That means that your sump filter will be taking up permanent
space as long as you have the fish tank set up. This is good, but as I said before, it is overkill if you do not
have a very large aquarium.
An aquarium sump filter can use a variety of different methods to purify the water. Some of them
use what are called bio balls. Others actually house plants inside of them to soak up extra nitrates. Almost all
sump filters let the water out through the bottom, but extreme care should be taken to make sure that the piping is
Also, you should fit your sump filter with a pipe so that it will drain water from the top and
not from the bottom through the hole. This is so that if you lose pumping power, you will not have your whole tank
draining, but only a few inches.
Acquarium sump filters are completely worth the money if you have a large fish tank or aquarium.
Combine them a gravel vacuum and perhaps
surface skimmers, and you'll help keep your fish happy. Fish need clean water, and you
are the one who is responsible for making sure that your favorite fish are in an environment that is conducive to
good health and well-being. Hey, you want clean air to breathe, right? Why would fish be any different?