Filtration
Setting up an aquarium includes having proper filtration. If there isn't enough filtration you may find yourself working a little harder keeping your tank clean than you should. The whole idea is to setup a low maintenance aquarium, that stays crystal clear month after month. So what can you do to reach that goal? Buy excellent filtration, or in other words, more than you need. We only recommend some of the best filters on the market, and can tell you which one would be best for your home aquarium. In this section we list a few filters that we recommend* using on your aquarium, look at the "Tips" section to see what tank sizes we recommend* for use with each filter. If your aquarium isn't listed, or have any other questions about filtration then click on the "Contact Us"

*We remind you that all recommendations are more than you actually "need", this is so you have less maintenance and guaranteed crystal clear water for month after month. See the next page on maintenance schedules using these filter configurations, you'll be impressed.

Emperor
Our favorite filters and most affordable are the Marineland Emperor Systems.

Features:

Flow and filtration efficiencies unmatched by other filters in their class; as much as twice the filter cartridge capacity; additional chemical filtration capability; extra effective, spray bar-driven BIO-Wheel wet/dry biological filtration... The Emperor filtration systems truly are the future of advanced aquarium technology.

The Emperor systems feature not one pump (as in ordinary power filters), but two separate water pumps. The Flow Pump directs water through the entire multi-stage filtration system. The BIO-Pump pressurizes and sends streams of pre-filtered, oxygen-rich water through he adjustable spray bars to power each BIO-Wheel.

And... The Emperor's unique, patent pending design allows the BIO-Pump to continue powering the BIO-Wheels even when Flow Pump output is reduced by the convenient One-Touch Flow Control.

Other features include...

• Heavy Duty Emperor Filter Cartridge Delivers two ounces of activated carbon filtration and 45% more mechanical filter area. Traps more dirt and debris as it removes harmful contaminants.

• Refillable Media Container holds an additional four ounces of activated carbon or other chemical filtration media to maximize pollution removal capacity.

• Extra Large Spray Bar-Driven BIO-Wheel delivers classic wet/dry biological filtration capacity to any new or existing system... large or small.

• Worry-Free, Epoxy-Sealed Motor is U/L listed, CSA available. Moisture proof to ensure safe operation.

• Indicator Windows and Two-Way Hinged Cover provide easy system access and servicing convenience.

Designed to hang directly on the back of the aquarium without hoses, the H.O.T. Magnum installs in minutes and can be easily transported from tank to tank for multiple clean ups. Snap-lock inlet and outlet ports eliminate the need for tubing and the quick release cover latch provides fast, easy access to media.

H.O.T. Magnum's versatile systems design allows you to add on a BIO-Wheel PRO for wet-dry biological filtration or a Power Kleen for high-powered gravel washing efficiency. The H.O.T. Magnum PRO System supplies all these features in one package!

H.O.T Magnum Pro
Has all the features of the H.O.T Magnum 250 plus a classic wet/dry biological filter with powerful mechanical and chemical Magnum filtration capability, and a gravel siphon that connects directly to the canister.

We recommend...
1 H.O.T Magnum 250 or Pro for 20-46 gallon aquariums.
1 H.O.T Magnum 250 and 1 H.O.T Magnum Pro for 50-80 gallon aquariums.
2 H.O.T Magnum Pros for 50-100 gallon aquariums.