Do I need a filter in the aquarium?

Many fans of domestic aquariums are interested inthe question of their proper arrangement. What do you need for an aquarium so that the fish in it live comfortably and comfortably? And in particular, do you need an element such as a filter in an aquarium?

The answer is yes, but not always. A filter is necessary if there are too many small debris in your aquarium - the remains of food, particles of algae. To increase the transparency of the water, install a filter. In some cases, such a cleaning function is performed by the fish themselves, there are even special types of fish-cleaners. But they do not always get along with your main inhabitants, so their use is limited.

It must be remembered that installing a filter will not save you from having to clean the aquarium and change the water. How to do it right, learn from our article How to clean an aquarium | Cleaning the filter.