Top 5 Tips for Freshwater Aquarium Filtration [Hard Lessons & Experience Have Changed Me!] – Ep. 1

In my years of keeping fish and being on Youtube certain topics have certainly been the most popular. Recently, in going over my top 10 most viewed videos of all time (see playlist here: )
It became clear to me that one of the most popular topics was freshwater aquarium filtration.

When I started thinking about it, it became clear that what I once thought was vital had changed over time. The things I talked about in prior videos was still important and vital, but perhaps not as vital as I used to think it was. I’m always learning and evolving as a fish keeper. I’m sure you are too.

Here are my current top 5 tips for freshwater aquarium filtration. 5 tips that over time, after some hard lessons and experience, have moved to the top of my list.

Take a look and let me know what you think. Do you agree? Are there some that I’ve left off the list? Share your thoughts in the comments below, since, as mentioned above, I’m always learning, and a lot of what I learn is from you!

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For more fish keeping videos with tricks, tips and hacks, check out these playlists:
For “My Best Fish Keeping Tips” click here:

For tips and tricks with Fluval FX canister filters go here:

For tips and tricks with SunSun canister filters go here:

For videos on water changes and controlling nitrates, click here:

For videos on general canister filter maintenance, click here:

My Top 10 most popular videos of all time:

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Here are some direct links to a few of the items mentioned in the video:
Suggested back-up filters:
Marineland bio-wheel HOB filter:
SunSun 704-B:
Fluval FX-6:
Spare Parts
Fluval input/output valve:
Fluval purge valve (bottom):
Water leak sensor alarm:
Media
Biohome Ultimate:
MarinePure Cermedia:
Pond sponges (cut to size):
Garden Pumice:
Powerful flashlight for inspections:
Auto Top-Off:
Food grade silicone lubricant:
Inside cabinet attachable lights:
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