Results for “mechanical filtration”

mechanical filtration

Type of filtration that physically removes solid particles and objects from the water.

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filter

Device through which water is passed in order to remove suspended solid particles (mechanical filtration) or chemical impurities (biological filtration); any device which assists in maintenance of water quality.

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prefilter

A preliminary filter or filter stage, most often used to trap solid particles via mechanical filtration prior to a biological or chemical stage.

Berlin method

Method of biological filtration used in marine aquaria utilising live rock rather than a traditional, mechanical filter unit.