If your canister filter needs some new mechanical filtration then Poret foam is for you.
Canister filters are a popular choice for many people. They work by sucking water out of your tank using gravity. The water enters the water tight canister filter and passes through mechanical filter media which removes large dirt and debris. The visibly clean water is then forced through the biological media to convert the toxins. This water is then returned to your aquarium. For best results we suggest that the return pipe is above the water level to create surface agitation. This oxygenates the water which is very important for you fishes health.
If the biological media of your canister is something like ceramic rings, Seachem matrix or Eheim products it very important to prevent them from clogging up with mulm. This is why mechanical filtration and regular cleaning is so important. If the outer surface area is clogged up with mulm, the water is not able to reach the inner surface area of the biological media. All that awesome surface area becomes redundant.
Poret filter foam is an excellent choice for replacing the mechanical stages of your canister filters. In fact the blue foam found in every Eheim filter is Poret foam.
Our product is easy to cut and will last for ages. Simply decide on the correct density for your situation. Always set it out going from the coarsest to the finest material. Staging the filtration means you don't have to clean it as regularly because it will block less. Over time the filters piping will become blocked like an old mans arteries. Its a good idea to give them a clean to prevent this.
Many of our customers have adapted their canister setups to make use of the Hamburg Matten Filter (HMF) technique.
