Fluval Biomax; Fluval - Hagen Fluval 106 Guide D'utilisation

FLUVAL ADVANCED FILTRATION
The Fluval stack of media baskets
The stack of media baskets in the Fluval 06 series filters
enables you to employ all three types of filtration in
whatever configuration or sequence you determine is best
to meet the needs of your aquarium environment.
Filtration always begins with a mechanical stage of waste
particle removal as water flows through various foam
screens, and continues with subsequent biological and
chemical stages as it flows up through the media in
the baskets.
Because you can use the media of your choosing at each
level, you will able to design a system that provides
additional mechanical, biological and chemical filtration
if you wish.
For detailed information, as well as general guidelines for
media selection please visit www.fluvalaquarium.com
General Guideline
Location can determine function: For example, BIOMAX
can act primarily as a screen for debris or act more as an
environment for growth of beneficial bacteria, depending
on where it is placed in the filtration sequence.
Proper preparation is key: Some materials, such as
Ammonia Remover, require thorough rinsing so that their
finest particles do not clog other modules or discharge into
the aquarium. For best results and the protection of your
fish, always read and follow the preparation instructions
for the media you are using.
Use mechanical filter media in the first stage of filtration:
This helps ensure that the water will be as free of debris
as possible when it flows through biological and/or
chemical filters, which require clear water for maximum
effectiveness.
To achieve maximum effectiveness, Fluval 06 offers three
types of mechanical filtration: the white foam traps the
larger particles, the black foam traps smaller particles and
the polishing pad removes the micro-particulate.
Protect chemical media from debris: Chemical filtering
media modifies the chemical characteristics of the water
by absorbing toxic compounds (eg, medicines, odors and
organic contaminants). The filtration effectiveness of Fluval
activated carbon, for example, is provided by its huge
surface and contact with water (up to 1000 m 2 /g).
Therefore it is necessary to prevent the chemical filter
media from clogging by macro and micro-particulate.
Placing chemical filter media at the last stage of filtration
will allow it to work best.
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FLUVAL ADVANCED FILTRATION
Lower level basket Mid Level Basket(s)
Media that continues the mechanical The mid level basket is a good place to
capture of small particles should be begin the biological reduction process.
placed in the lowest media basket, to A lot of media types provide both
purify water and/or remove particles mechanical filtration and biological
before they can clog delicate pores treatment, creating an excellent
of biological or chemical substrates. environment for beneficial bacteria
The Bio-Foam is ideal to remove small to proliferate. With the primary
dirt particles that are not retained by mechanical purification of
the Foam Screen Frame. In addition, the water stream occurring in the
this foam provides a large surface to Foam Screen Frame and the lower
accommodate bacteria colonies, basket, it is typical to load biological
providing an ideal environment for media as BIOMAX into the mid level
proliferation of beneficial bacteria and basket.
increasing the biological action of

Fluval BIOMAX.

Upper level basket
This basket receives the clearest
water, making it the ideal place
for dedicated chemical media.
Placed here, Carbon, for example,
efficiently removes discolorations,
medications and solubilized wastes
that a mechanical screen cannot.
To increase the action of chemical
filter media and to prevent clogging
from micro-particulate, it is suggested
to use a Polishing pad just prior to the
chemical media. The fine filtration
and chemical materials require more
frequent maintenance than biological
materials and their placement at
the top makes it easier to wash
and/or replace without affecting
the biological media.
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