When we feed ornamental fish, we often encounter some impurities such as adhesions, brown algae, moss and scale in the tank wall and the fish tank. In larger fish tanks, we can use magnetic brushes.

However, for smaller fish tanks, we can clean the walls of the fish tank easily. A magnetic brush is not very cheap, we can use some of the following simple and fish tank cleaning tools, and the effect is also good.

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1. Corn Peel Cleaning Simple Impurities in Cylinder Wall

When we washed dishes in the past, the earliest tool we used was corn skin. This thing is also very effective in cleaning the wall of the fish tank. For some of the impurities that initially remained on the wall of the fish tank, the removal effect of corn skin is better than filter cotton.

In other words, compared to the debris to be removed by the filter cotton, the corn skin is much better in terms of hardness and cleaning difficulty. A piece of corn skin is enough for cleaning impurities attached to the wall or bottom of the small fish tank. Cleaning is relatively simple and easy to operate.

2. Loofah flakes and scouring pads can remove the moss on the cylinder wall

If there is a certain amount of moss attached to the wall of the fish tank, it will be difficult for us to wipe it with filter cotton. Even if corn husk is used, it may not be completely wiped off, because some moss has strong adhesion.

This requires us to use something that can have a certain hardness but won’t scratch the glass. Although scouring pads are also acceptable, I feel that they are still not better than loofah.

3. The steel wire ball can clean the scale and rust on the removed heating pipe

As long as people have been raising ornamental fish for a long time, they will know that if the local water quality is too hard, a large amount of scale will adhere to the heating tube after using it for winter, because the water quality is relatively hard, especially the glass heating tube.

And if it is a stainless steel heating tube of poor quality, after using it for a period of time, there will be yellow rust on the heating tube. The texture of these things is very hard and it is very difficult to wipe. At this time, we can use the steel ball. Relatively speaking, the wiping difficulty will be reduced a lot.

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There is a plan for the bottom filter partition of aquarium divider panels that I think is better.

Generally speaking, the bottom filter can be divided into 3 bins or 4 bins. The order of the filter material is: the first bin, the upper and lower wet and dry separation, the lower can be the bacteria house, ceramic ring, glass ring, fish tank filter balls, etc., (You can choose one kind or use them together); the second bin; bacteria house, ceramic ring, glass ring, filter ball, etc. (You can choose one or use them together); the third bin, if it is the last bin, you can put pumps and heating rods, if not, can also place in a bacterial house, etc.; but in the end, you need to leave a grid to put the pump and heating rods.

The following figures are the two common bottom filter cylinder divider panels schemes (taking 3 tanks as an example). I personally think that the second scheme is better.

At present, there are two common sub-bin divide panels schemes for bottom filter cylinders, from right to left in order: filter cotton, filter material, water pump

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First of all, no matter what kind of plan, double partitions are used between the first warehouse and the second warehouse. The main advantages are as follows:

1. The double baffle plate can maintain the water level of 1 silo and avoid the filter material being exposed to the water surface. If the dry and wet separation is not set on the first silo, then the first silo needs to prevent physical filter media such as filter cotton.

It is better to not immerse the physical filter media in water. If the wet and dry separation is installed and only the biochemical filter material is placed in the first silo, it is necessary to use double partitions to maintain the water level.

2. Increase the water level difference between the first and second bins of the double baffle to make the water flow faster and easier to pass. The oxygen and the “food” for the decomposition of nitrifying bacteria will be reduced if the water flow is too slow.

3. Raise the water level difference of the double partitions, form a small waterfall when the first warehouse enters the second warehouse, and increase the dissolved oxygen.

This feature is important. Although it does not change the total dissolved oxygen of the entire tank, it only moves the dissolved oxygen of the first tank to the second tank. However, it is important to change this position. The second tank is biochemical filtration. It is always beneficial to add oxygen before water entering the second warehouse.

4. Double divider panels can carry the sediment at the bottom of the first warehouse to the top of the second warehouse. A physical filter can be added on the top of the second silo, such as placing 1-2 layers of filter cotton to facilitate the removal of sediment.

According to the experience of the majority of people, even if the physical filtration is done well, after a long period of use, many sediments will appear at the bottom of the silo. Use double divider panels, and place the bottom filter separator at the bottom of the silo, form empty space at the bottom of the warehouse to facilitate the frequent cleaning of the warehouse bottom.

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Let’s learn the knowledge of the aquarium thermometer and fully understand this humble fish tank device.

The first misunderstanding: Misunderstanding that all aquarium thermometers will not be bad

Few friends have ever seen a malfunction of a water temperature meter, so there is a misunderstanding that the water temperature meter will never be bad. To resolve this misunderstanding, we need to first figure out what the aquarium thermometer is.

A water thermometer is a kind of thermometer, more precisely–a water thermometer is one type of thermometer. Whether it is a gas thermometer, a liquid thermometer, or a solid thermometer, it is essentially the application of the principle of thermal expansion and contraction.

Thermometers are divided into digital thermometers and pointer thermometers. Both of these thermometers use corresponding products in our aquarium, but the most we have seen are digital thermometers. From the main material, most of them are glass or plastic products.

Obviously, these two materials are not very “strong”, and it is not surprising that a little situation happens occasionally. On the other hand, any commercial product has a reasonable residual rate, which is understandable.

Conclusion: Most water thermometers are cheap and have a certain failure rate. Although this failure rate is small, it also exists objectively.

The second misunderstanding: Misunderstanding that the data of all the aquarium thermometer is accurate

The accuracy of the results displayed by different water thermometers is different. Even the same product of the same brand may have data deviation. There are five types of water temperature in the aquarium market. The first type: pointer type anti-collision water thermometer. This type of water thermometer is used more by friends who play turtles. It is rarely used by aquarium fish players, but it can be used if desired. It is relatively sturdy. The characteristic is that it looks like a dashboard with a pointer.

The second type: liquid crystal digital display water thermometer. It is also divided into two sections. One is with a probe and is more accurate; the other is without a probe and is very inaccurate.

The third type: glass water thermometer. At present, there are many people who use glass water thermometers, especially the small fish tanks, which are generally used in this type. Glass water thermometers include diving with suction cups, hanging with hooks, and floating with floats. They look classic and have high accuracy, and they are also the category with the lowest failure rate.

The fourth type: WIFI water thermometer. It is estimated that many friends have never used it, which belongs to the latest fish tank temperature gauge. This is a thermometer that can display the water temperature of the fish tank through WIFI. It has been designed with the heating rod to achieve the purpose of remote control of the water temperature of the fish tank.

The fifth type: sticker-type water thermometer. It’s like a piece of black paper sticking to the outer wall of the fish tank, there are not too many people use it.

Conclusion: The most accurate data is the cheapest glass water thermometer, the most inaccurate is the external tips liquid crystal digital thermometer.

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The main function of the fish tank lamp is for viewing. Of course, there are many kinds of lamps, such as lamps for fish watching. For example, the general red tube lamp can be used to attract some precious fish, and it looks more beautiful; Special for aquatic plants, such as three-band tube lamps with photosynthesis, which is beneficial to plants in the aquarium to produce oxygen and ensure oxygen in the water; blue, red, and green lights are used on different colors of aquatic plants, such as red grass should be added blue tubes on the basis of the three-band and so on. Sterilization lamp is a lamp specially used for sterilization.

The difference between fish tank lamp and lighting lamp

Aquarium lamp: aquarium lamp is a kind of ornamental lamp, its main purpose is to install on the fish tank, embellishing the fish tank and fish, it cannot be used in daily lighting.

Illumination lamp: A practical lamp, mainly used for people to illuminate at night.

Aquarium lights cannot be turned on 24 hours. The sun will rise and fall, and animals and plants have the same rules of life, so the daily lighting time should be 10-12 hours, which is equivalent to the time from sunrise to sunset, especially the aquarium with aquatic plants, not only should have enough illuminance (light brightness), also should have enough light time, otherwise, neither fish nor aquatic plants can be kept well. If it is just for fish farming, there is no water grass, the light can be less, or you can switch the light on and off according to your favorite work schedule, but generally do not turn it on and off too often, as this will also affect the life rules of the fish.

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Let’s talk about common sense about the use of aquarium lights：

The following points must be noted when using the aquarium lighting: turn off the aquarium lighting first, and then turn off the indoor lighting; turn on the indoor lighting first, and then turn on the aquarium lighting. Remember not to switch the lights on or off suddenly, otherwise, the fish will be frightened.

For more safety, generally, choose waterproof lamps and terminals. There should be ventilation holes at both ends or upper part of the lamp holder so that the heat of the lamp tube can be dissipated in time. If the heat of the lamp tube cannot be dissipated in time, it may cause an explosion.

Under normal circumstances, the daily lighting time should not exceed 8 to 12 hours, and the lights should be turned on and off at regular intervals so that the organisms in the water form a certain conditioned reflection. Be sure to wipe the lamp tube and lamp holder regularly, because too much dust on the lamp tube or lamp holder will affect the brightness of the lamp. Frequently wiping the dust on the lamp tube can reduce the loss of light. The power supply must be unplugged during wiping to avoid electric shock. The lamp will become dark after using it for a period of time, and it should be replaced. Generally, the lamp should be replaced once every 3 months. If the lamp is more expensive, the replacement time can be extended appropriately. It can be replaced once every half year.

When buying fish, I clearly saw that the fish I chose was very beautiful, when put in the fish tank in my home, it was not as pretty as before. This is the effect of the lighting. Choosing the right light can make the fish in the tank more vivid and beautiful. The red is redder, the “lighted” is brighter, and the water plants are fresher and greener, which can really make the fish more pleasing.

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Filters are an indispensable part of some landscaping tanks. When we fish, we often use filters. Of course, filters and drinking water filters are not the same. The fish tank filter is generally divided into two parts, one part is the water pump and the other is the filter tank. The water pump draws away from the bottom garbage and water in the fish tank, let it enter the filter tank, being filtered by layers of filter material, flows out of the clean water source from the water outlet, and returns to the fish tank. Different types of fish tanks are suitable for different types of filters. Of course, different types of filters will have obvious differences in effect. Fish farming is not just about keeping fish, fish also needs health! At this time, a good filter box plays a big role. However, there are many kinds of filter boxes on the market. Which one is better? Let’s talk about it today.

A detailed analysis of the filtration effects of these four types of fish tanks that fish farmers think are better:

The first type: upper filter fish tank. This type of fish tank is usually supplied with finished products, but it has a disadvantage that the filter tank is very small and the filtering effect is average. Of course, its advantages are that it does not take up space and has a beautiful appearance. If you use a fish tank for landscaping, you can complete the landscape and make it looks more ornamental. This fish tank can be used to raise some small tropical fish, such as goldfish, koi, guppies. The excretion of these fish is small, and the fish tank filtration required will be less.

The second type: back filter fish tank and side filter fish tank. This kind of fish tank is also a kind of set tank, which the filter tank is separated. Generally, a small grid is separated to place the filter material, and then pumped in the fish tank water pump, the water outlet is on the other side. This kind of fish tank is highly ornamental and can clearly see the water plants in the fish tank. Its shortcoming is that the filtering effect is very general, not suitable for raising some fish with large excretion, and can be used for keeping fish with small excretion. The biggest feature of this fish tank is that its filter system is directly installed on the top and back of the fish tank, making it easier to clean up and changing the filter material is relatively simple.

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The third type: bottom filter cylinder. The biggest advantage of this fish tank is that the water purification effect is very strong. A large amount of filtering equipment can be placed in the fish tank to make the water purification effect of the fish tank more powerful, which can also keep the water quality more stable. This fish tank has a large water storage tank at the bottom. Even if the water quality fluctuates greatly, the lower tank can be used for buffering. The bottom filter aquarium fish tank can raise much fish and is generally used to raise some large ornamental fish, such as Arowana, goldfish, koi fish, parrotfish, these fish have a large excretion volume, and the filtering effect will be very powerful.

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The fourth is a three-in-one filter, which is relatively hot at present. The biggest feature is that it has an extra function, which is oxygenation. However, except for pumping, this function is no different from other filters. The power of this pump is generally not very large, which is enough to prove that he is not suitable for larger fish tanks. The water flow is not large enough, and the suction is not strong enough. In addition, the feces of large fish are larger and much more than those of small fish, so generally speaking, these feces will not be absorbed by this filter.

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Common turtle tanks are generally small, 30cm and 40cm are considered big. There is a step inside, and a place for the turtle to bask in the sun, then put little green plants, there are relatively shallow puddles, and there is a lamp to light the turtle. This is a very good pet turtle tank, of course, this is a traditional turtle tank.

Many people have seen a lot of information on the Internet before raising turtles. It is best to use square tanks instead of round tanks for raising turtles. Of course, this turtle is a water turtle and a half water turtle. Why don’t you use a round cylinder? Everyone has their own opinions. The editor will express personal opinions on the quality of the turtle tank.

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1. Now it is reported on the Internet that using a round glass cylinder will affect the turtle’s vision. In fact, this is only obvious for small round glass cylinders. Foreign countries such as the Dutch law explicitly prohibit small round glass tanks from raising fish.

The statement that small round glass tanks have a certain effect on the eyesight of fish and turtles is based on scientific evidence. However, the large round glass jar and square glass jar have little or even no effect on the turtle’s vision, and the round non-transparent pots and ceramic equipment have no effect on the turtle’s vision. Therefore, from the perspective of the impact on the turtle’s vision, if the container is large enough, the difference between the square and round cylinders is not large.

2. Round cylinders cannot provide a sense of security, while square cylinders have corners to provide a sense of security. The turtle is a timid animal and likes to find a corner to hide. The square tank has inherent advantages, but if the round tank is large enough to set up the hidden objects, it can also provide a sense of security.

Therefore, from the perspective of sense of security, the container is large enough to be used for hiding, and the gap between the square and round cylinders is not large.

3. The wall of the round cylinder container is generally smooth and lacks friction. Turtles living in this environment for a long time are prone to have kneeling and crawling deformities.

The square cylinder does not have this problem. Therefore, in terms of the healthy growth of the turtle, the round cylinder (with a curved container wall) is not good for the turtle, and the square cylinder also does not have this problem.

4.On the whole, the square opaque container is the best choice. For example, an opaque storage box for turtles is a good choice. Besides, a square glass fish tank is also possible, and then a cylindrical opaque container (the wall and bottom of the container are substantially at right angles) is also acceptable.

If you use a small round glass cylinder, you can consider changing the container. Long-term breeding will affect the turtle’s vision and even produce kneeling crawling deformities, which is a kind of turtle abuse behavior.

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What are the aquarium purchase skills and maintenance skills? Let’s take a look below!

Aquarium industry definition

The glassware used to raise tropical fish or goldfish in the aquarium plants plays a role in viewing. It is a container specially used for ornamental breeding of aquatic plants and animals. It is an animal feeding area, usually, at least one side is transparent glass and high strength plastic. In the aquarium, plants and animals (usually fish, they can also be invertebrates, amphibians, marine mammals, or reptiles) living in water are artificially raised. Aquaculture is also one of the prevalent hobbies around the world, with about 60 million lovers around the world. There are many types of aquariums, ranging from simple small fish tanks that keep only one fish to complex ecological aquariums that require sophisticated support systems.

Aquarium industry classification

1. Glass cylinder: As the name implies, it is made of glass. There are many shapes and no seams. Generally small in size and not leaking, this type of tank is more suitable for feeding small fish and fish with a small range of activities, such as goldfish and peacock. The advantages are that it is easy to change the water and easy to move. The disadvantage is that the refractive index of light is inconsistent, and it is easy to deform when viewing.

2. Glass aquarium plants: It is wrong to think that the “glass tank” is a glass aquarium. Most glass aquarium plants are rectangular or square. The advantage is that the light is strong, the water surface is relatively spacious, the transparency is high, and the appreciation area is wide. Glass plant holder sometimes can be seen in the tank. The disadvantage is that it is not resistant to impact and fragile.

3. Framed aquarium plants: Exquisite workmanship, durable.

4. All-glass aquarium plants: The one with the largest number. It should be paid attention to maintenance.

5. Plexiglass aquarium plants: Advantages: lightweight and not easy to break. Disadvantages: can not withstand great pressure and is not durable.

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Aquarium plants purchase tips

Keeping aquariums and setting aquarium plants are a very comprehensive task. If you want to create a beautiful aquarium with high appreciation. The first step is to buy good aquarium plants.

Choose a ventilated and spacious open space at home to facilitate the placement of the aquarium. The chosen place should be convenient for family members to appreciate while not hindering the family’s normal life.

Determine the size of the aquarium, and then develop aquarium plants manufacturing renderings. Keep the size and shape of the aquarium plants in mind.

Aquarium plants maintenance tips

If you want to remove the scale in the fish tank, you can use a clean towel to wipe along the inner wall of the fish tank. When cleaning the fish tank, wipe the inside of the fish tank with salt (without adding iodized salt) to remove the hard scale. Rinse with clean water before putting the fish back in the tank. The “scavenger” fish, as the name suggests, can remove scale from the fish tank without feeding it specifically.  Pay attention to maintenance, and it is better to buy a filter.

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No living thing can survive without oxygen. Therefore, it is very important to choose a suitable air pump. Not only does oxygen need to be added in autumn and winter, but also in the hot summer, oxygen is indispensable. Regarding the selection and use of the air pump, share it with friends in need here.

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The selection of the air pump is very important, it needs to be carefully checked.

1. Appearance inspection: first look at the packaging is complete, whether there are any squeeze bumps if you are online shopping, it is necessary to carefully check, there are may some collisions during the transportation of the air pump loose parts, if there is any loose, also in use Will increase the resonance of the noise.

2. Power-on check: After the fish tank air pump is powered on, when the air is not taken over, the interior will be in a no-load state, and the air at the air outlet is flowing again, so the noise will be very loud, no matter what the price is, this will be the case. Listen to the voice out of the air and choose the one with the lower voice.

3.Contact test: It is to make the feet of the air pump contact with the desktop, and listen to the sound after power on.

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Next, the use of air pumps:

1. The air pump should be relatively large, because the air pump is adjustable, and under sufficient conditions, adjusting the air output to half the value will reduce the noise.  

2. Selection of accessories: water goblin, gas head, pneumatic bottom filter plate

3. Use different accessories under different conditions, such as a 50-cylinder, a 3W air pump with a medium and large double-headed water goblin, but a large cylinder will not work. You can choose a 5W air pump or more, with a air stone or gas tray, is placed at the bottom of the fish tank but does not touch the glass, and provides oxygen for 24 hours.

4. Some noise-resolving skills: If your air pump has no problem in purchasing and selecting installation accessories, but the noise is still loud. Then, you can check whether the position of the air pump is unstable or whether there is resonance. You can try to move the position. If there is no resonance problem, next check whether there is a gap at the joint of the trachea, which may be a small gap, so check carefully, and if it has, you will hear a sound.

If there is no problem in this part, then check the quality of the gas head. Generally, two gas heads will be sent by the air pump, but the quality is not very good. The effect of refinement is not good. It is too small and makes noise. In addition, you can also check whether the gas head and gas stone contact the bottom of the cylinder wall.

If there is no problem with the above checks, then there is only one truth–there is a problem inside the air pump! This, depending on your hands-on ability, don’t try it easily if you don’t install it back.

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1. Betta fish not afraid of hypoxia does not mean not afraid of ammonia nitrogen in the water

Betta fish is a unique tropical fish with a gill system. It is indeed not afraid of hypoxia, but many people keep the betta fish in a small tank for a long time without changing the water, resulting in harmful substances in the water exceeding the standard, and the betta fish will die soon.

Therefore, we raise betta fish, either the water area can be wider, or we must replace the new water in time, otherwise, the betta fish will be in danger of life.

2. Betta fish is very competitive but can be mixed with many fish

If the breeding density is too high between the betta fish or too many obstacles in the fish tank,  it can also be mixed. The betta fish will not actively bully other fish and can live in peace with much small fish, instead of keeping them in bottles and cans, we might as well let them return to the fish tank to coexist with other fish.

For example, all kinds of light fish, zebrafish, black skirt fish, mary fish, etc., as long as the color of the long fins are not too gorgeous, they can be mixed with fighting fish.

3. Unbalanced water temperature is a taboo for betta fish

Betta fish have all these minor problems with tropical fish, and because the feeding environment is too small, the water temperature is difficult to keep constant. This has become a taboo for the survival of betta fish. If possible, we can put the small fish tank for raising betta fish in other large tanks. Insulation, or change to a group of tanks for uniform heating. Otherwise, when the season changes, the betta will die. Undoubtedly, the water temperature problem is the most serious problem the betta facing. The annual water temperature should not be lower than 22 degrees.

4. If there is no opponent, they will jump out of the fish tank to find the opponent

If the water area is too small and the water level is too high, the betta will become a master of jumping tanks, especially in the small betta box. One box is separated from the middle and placed on the side. If the water level is too high, they will jump to the other compartment, looking for the opponent and taking the initiative to fight, this must not be doubted.

5. Betta fish are not omnivorous fish

Don’t think that because they are the same family as the blue mansaurus, they will eat the moss-like the blue mansaurus. The betta is an absolute carnivorous fish, and the appetite is not small. By the way, they like to eat fish insects or red insects, and brine shrimp is also good so that they can grow faster and better.

6. The female fish will have life-threatening during the breeding period

Betta is mainly fighting for territories and breeding, so they are also quite cruel to females. Friends who want to engage in breeding, be sure to observe when breeding bettas if find that males have too violent reactions, we can timely replace females to prevent accidents.

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Acrylic spell-insertion structure isolation box

In recent years, the popular isolation box has a variety of sizes, from large to small, and the size of the hole on the box can also be selected. Its assembly methods include plastic screw type and rubber band type.

Advantages:

1. Various sizes, as small as 10 × 10 × 10 cm, larger than ordinary small fish tanks, the appropriate model can be chosen for no matter large fish or small fish, it is the best choice for large fish cubs;

2. The water permeability is excellent, and the box body is covered with holes around it. Compared with the woven mesh isolation box and the integrated plastic isolation box, the water permeability has been improved qualitatively;

3. There is a cover to prevent the fish from jumping out, and because the cover is heavy, even the fish that loves to jump is difficult to open;

4. Strong light transmission and good viewing;

Disadvantages:

1. The assembly steps are cumbersome and difficult. Plastic screw-type lids are mostly hinged, and there is no problem with long-term repeated opening, but assembly is extremely cumbersome. In addition, since the acrylic sheet is covered with a glue film, the isolation box needs to be washed multiple times after assembly to remove its own odor;

2. The quality of the original suction cup is extremely bad. If the quality of the suction cup of the woven mesh isolation box and the integrated plastic isolation box is “poor”, then the difference in the quality of the pressure suction cup that comes with the acrylic plug-in isolation box can hardly be described in words. The white or transparent suction cup of the woven mesh isolation box and the integrated plastic isolation box can still be prevented from loosening by frequent inspection, but the pressure suction cup is completely unsolvable.

3. Although the densely covered holes bring the excellent permeability of the acrylic plug-in isolation box, it also makes this isolation box difficult to wash. The rubber-type acrylic isolation box is relatively smooth and easy to clean, but the plastic screw type is very difficult. Some small fish stools and algae growing on the holes are difficult to completely remove, only with the help of the tool shrimp;

4. The price is high.  The thicker the sheet, the larger the size of the acrylic plug-in isolation box, the price will be higher.

Summary: Although the price is high, the acrylic plug-in isolation box is still a very cost-effective choice. Please do not choose too thin acrylic when purchasing, and try to replace it with a reliable quality suction cup.

breeding box with water pump

Pneumatic filter isolation box

With the popularization of high cost-effective acrylic plug-in isolation boxes, pneumatic filter isolation boxes are becoming increasingly rare. The size of this isolation box is relatively simple (23 × 14 × 12 cm), the assembly method is simple, multiple isolation pieces can be inserted, and an air pump is required in use.

Advantages:

1. It has excellent water permeability when equipped with an air pump. At the same time, because it has a small piece of biochemical cotton built-in, it has a certain filtering capacity and can add oxygen to the fish tank;

2. There is a lid, with which the fish is difficult to jump out, and there is a feeding hole above the lid;

3. Strong light transmittance and good viewing;

4. The bottom structure is integrated and impervious to water, so even if there is too much pumping when changing the water, there will still be enough water for the fish to survive in the isolation box, and it will not dry out.  

5. The quality of the suction cup is very strong. The black suction cup used is thick and resistant to oxidation, and it is easy to remove. It is the best quality of the original suction cup in all the isolation boxes I have seen.

Disadvantages:

1. The gas stone structure is very easy to break. Once the gas stone breaks, the filtering effect disappears, the isolation box is almost abandoned, and it is difficult to buy accessories.

2. An air pump must be equipped. If there is no air pump, the water permeability of this isolation box is very poor. The water quality is easy to deteriorate and it is easy to lack oxygen.

3. The bottom structure is integrated, impervious to water, and the feces can only be sucked to the biochemical cotton of the isolation box by the airlift of the air pump, instead of falling into the main tank like other isolation boxes and being filtered and sucked away.

4. The price is expensive. Even more expensive than 2 acrylic isolation boxes of the same size, and the cost performance is low.

Summary: The advantages and disadvantages of pneumatic filter isolation boxes are the same obvious. Some of the powerful advantages are also irreparable shortcomings, and the size is single.

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