In order for the aquarium water environment to be as close as possible to natural conditions, and its inhabitants feel good, it is necessary to use various additional equipment. Almost every aquarium requires aeration. In addition, additional water filtration is often required.
Filtration should be carried out in almost every
artificial reservoir (except Dutch). This is what the
water pump for the aquarium is for. After all, any aquarium is, first of all, a closed biosystem. As a rule, in the natural environment the concentration of living organisms and plants is much lower than in a home artificial pond. Therefore, the water in it is more and much faster polluted by the waste products of its inhabitants, food residues, etc. This can lead to a high concentration of harmful substances and poor health or even illness and death of fish.
The pumps in the aquarium perform the function of pumping water. In another they are called
water pumps. In fact, an aquarium pump is the simplest filtration device. Most often, they work on the principle of a centrifuge and are driven by magnets built into the engine and impeller. With the help of a pump, you can either fill the aquarium with water, or apply it to devices located on its external side (mounted filter, sterilizer, etc.).
In fact, pumps for the aquarium produce a water stream in it, which facilitates the movement of water layers, which, in turn, leads to their saturation with oxygen. The water does not stagnate, it is less exposed to the danger of blooming, and the fish feel much better with a normal degree of oxygen concentration in it.
In addition, an aquarium pump can be used to create a variety of aquarium effects, such as fountains and waterfalls. Therefore, it can also be called equipment for decorating an artificial reservoir.
Previously, such devices were sold without additional accessories. Modern pumps can be equipped, for example, with a compressor for supplying air. Sometimes they are additionally equipped with a water heater, an
ultraviolet lamp , etc. Such a design, in fact, is already a complete filtering system. The aquarium pump is usually equipped with powerful suction cups that allow you to securely attach the device to the glass. Sometimes for fixing use special clamps.
The design also distinguishes between deep and external pumps. Submersible (deep) are located right in the aquarium itself. External (external) beyond.
Before you purchase a pump for an aquarium, you need to ask the seller what material its body is made of. This is of great importance, since such an important parameter as the degree of noise of the device depends on it. Water pumps of different capacities are available for aquariums of various sizes.
When purchasing a pump for your home artificial pond, in addition to financial capabilities, be guided by factors such as its power, functionality and noise.