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Aqueon Ammonia Reducer are essential to keeping your tank and your fish healthy. But how do they work? In this post, KwikPets looks at how Aqueon's filters work to keep your aquarium clean and clear. Aqueon offers several different types of filters for both freshwater and saltwater tanks. But they all work in basically the same way. The water then passes through a series of filter media, which remove impurities and debris from the water. The clean water is then returned to the tank via an output tube. The type of filter media used will vary depending on the type of filter you have. But it typically includes some combination of mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration.  Mechanical filtration removes physical debris from the water, such as uneaten food or fish waste. Chemical filtration removes dissolved impurities, such as ammonia or nitrates.  Aqueon's lineup of filters includes both power filters and canister filters. Power filters are ideal for smaller tanks, while c...