Review for TetraTec EX1200 External FilterWith so many on offer right now, it is great to have a name you can recognise. The TetraTec EX1200 External Filter is certainly that and will be a superb buy. For this great price, the TetraTec EX1200 External Filter comes highly respected and is a regular choice with lots of people.
- Tetratec external filter for biological chemical and mechanical filtration
- Contains carbon bioballs foam poly pads ceramic
Product Description
TetraTec EX external filter EX1200
Suitable for Aquarium 200500 litresWater Flow litres per hour 1200
TetraTec EX filters are robust easytouse and offer state of the art technology at great value. They offer superior filtration over traditional filters helping to make maintaining your aquarium easier and improving the environment for your fish.
Key benefitsThe TetraTec EX filters have been designed with ease of maintenance in mind. They not only offer excellent filtration but are simple to dismantle and reassemble during cleaning.
Media
1 TetraTec CR Ceramic Filter Rings remove large particles of waste and help to even out the flow of water through the filter. They can be cleaned with tap water and do not need regular replacement.
2 TetraTec BF Biological Filter Foam doubles as a media for removing finer particles of solid waste as well as providing a high surface area for bacterial activity. To operate the foams purely as a mechanical media for solid waste removal clean them under tap water as necessary. To maximise their biological activity clean them in a jug of aquarium water. Our recommendation is to use foam 2.a. as a mechanical media leaving foams 2.b. as biological ones.
3 TetraTec BB Bio Filter Balls are a specific biological media providing an excellent environment for friendly bacteria to break down ammonia into harmless nitrate. Because they are not too porous they allow a good flow of water through them which ensures that all the bacteria receive a supply of oxygen and nutrients. This keeps them working effectively and avoids dead areas. Clean in aquarium water only as and when necessary.
4 TetraTec CF Carbon removes organic contaminants reduces odours and prevents the water from going yellow. Its use will keep the water looking like new as well as improving its quality for your fish. Carbon should be replaced every 4 to 6 weeks as over time it becomes saturated.
5 TetraTec FF Filter Floss r