Wet & Dry Filter

Wet & Dry Filter

Wet & Dry Filters, also known as Trickle Filters, are a type of Aquarium Filter that executes Biological Filtration for both, Marine as well as Freshwater Aquariums. Therefore, Wet & Dry Filters perform the triplet task of Oxygenation, Ammonia conversion, and Gaseous Exchange.

Based on installation, there are two types of Wet & Dry Filters. The ones that are mounted on the top of an aquarium and the others, the commonest ones, are installed below a tank. Water is introduced in these Wet & Dry Filters, which is then prefiltered by foam, wool, or any strainer placed on perforated Drip Plates. This prefiltered water then passes from the Drip Plate to the actual site of filtration, Filter Media, which usually are Bio Balls. CO2 is released and Oxygen is extracted, as there is contact between wastewater and Filter Media. Simultaneously, the beneficial Bacteria convert the toxic waste into harmless materials. Now, the water is released into the Sump, which in turn is equipped with filters.

Fresh Marine brings some interesting Wet & Dry Filter options from none other than CPR Aquatic. Let us take a look.

Overflow Box. An Overflow Box is usually integral to a Sump Filter. The Overflow Box is placed in the tank and if the water released by Wet & Dry Filters into the aquarium, is beyond the manageable level, the balance water flows to the Overflow Box. This water in the Overflow Box is then reverted to the Sump. Therefore, an Overflow Box helps keep the aquarium water level consistent.

CPR CS Series Overflow Boxes by CPR Aquatic. Meant for Glass or Acrylic Aquariums, these Overflow Boxes, help you alter your aquarium’s water level. The Black Top of these Overflow Boxes checks undesirable Algal growth, while the Plastic Screen omits any risk of Fish loss. CPR CS50 Overflow Box-300GPH, CPR CS90 Overflow Box–600GPH, CPR CS100 Overflow Box–800GPH, CPR CS102 Overflow Box–1200GPH, CPR CS150 Overflow Box–1600GPH, and CPR CS202 Overflow Box–1500GPH are the options in the range.

Wet and Dry Filter System. Wet and Dry Filter System consists of all the parts integral to a Wet and Dry Filter.

CPR Aquatic CR Series Wet / Dry Filter (Wet/Dry Only). CR500 – Aquariums up to 60 Gallons, CR 900 – Aquariums up to 125 Gallons, CR1000 - Aquariums up to 150 Gallons, CR2000 – Aquariums up to 200 Gallons, and CR3000 – Aquariums up to 400 Gallons, are the options in the range.

CPR CMB Series Wet / Dry Filter Package Combinations by CPR Aquatic. These are combination Wet and Dry Filter Systems, coupled with added fittings.

CPR CMB Series Wet / Dry Filter Package Combinations of CR Series and CS Series. CPR CMB 500 Wet / Dry Filter Package Combination of CR500 & CS50 with 4ft. HS 100V and Adapter, CPR CMB 900 Wet / Dry Filter Package Combination of CR900 & CS90, CMB 1000 of CR1000 & CS100, CPR CMB 2000 of CR2000 & CS100, and CPR CMB 3000 of CR3000 & CS102, all with HSKIT 125, are the options here.

CPR CMB Filter Package Combinations of CY Series and CS Series. CPR CMB 192 Filter Package Combination of CY192 & CS90 and CMB 194 of CY194 & CS100 are the options in the range.

CPR SYS Wet / Dry Filter Package Combinations of CR Series & CS Series with Powerhead/Pump and Inflow Kit. CPR SYS 1000 Wet / Dry Filter Package Combination of CR1000 & CS100, CPR SYS 900 of CR900 & CS90, and CPR SYS 2000 of CR2000 & CS100 with Powerhead/Pump and Inflow Kit are the options in the range.

CPR SYS Wet / Dry Filter Package Combinations of CY Series & CS Series with Powerhead/Pump and Inflow Kit. CPR SYS 192 Wet / Dry Filter Package Combinations of CY192 & CS90, CPR SYS 194 of CY194 & CS100, and CPR SYS 500 of CY500 & CS50 with Powerhead/Pump and Inflow Kit are the options here.

Bioballs. Bioballs are the Filter Media for Biological Filters and Gas Exchange Reactors, which are actually the base on which the Bacterial colonies thrive.

Rainbow Lifegard by Pentair Aquatics. These Bio-Mate Bioballs provide optimal surface area for the Nitrifying Bacterial growth and the healthy aeration thereof, in an aquarium. These Bioballs are made of inert, non-leaching, and non-toxic material, suitable for both, Marine as well as Freshwater Aquariums. Rainbow Lifegard comes in 1” and 1.50” sizes with one Bioball being required per Gallon of water.

BIO-BALE Biological Filter Medium by CPR Aquatic. This Bioball is made of FDA approved, non-toxic, inert Plastic material and has a unique surface texture with large pores and strong capillary action for high water adhesion. This humidity results in fast Bacterial Growth, even with the high flow of water. Its ergonomic design of a long strip enables large surface area with 250 Square Feet of surface area Per Cubic Foot, and 33 Square Feet per Gallon, for the filtration process to take place. These very cost-effective Bioballs come in 1 Cubic Feet long and 1-Gallon packs.

Mechanical Filter Media. They help filter out large waste particles present in aquarium water.

Blue Life USA Filter Socks. These socks, meant for Mechanical Filtration, remove excess food, detritus, organic waste, dust, and other particles present in aquarium water, leaving it clean. These socks are available in 200Micron-4” and 200Micron-7” Rings.

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