Setting recommendation for concave filters with Pat-Mini

Filter bacteria are responsible for breaking down pollutants in the aquarium water and thus ensure a healthy environment for the fish and plants. Our filters offer a very large colonization area for these beneficial bacteria.

So that the bacteria can do their valuable work, it is important that the flow through the filter mat in the concave filter is neither too large nor too small.

If the flow is too high, the water is passed through the filter mat too quickly and the bacteria do not have enough time to break down the pollutants. On the other hand, if the flow is too low, the bacteria are not supplied with sufficient nutrients and oxygen and therefore cannot do their work effectively.

It is therefore important to adjust the flow so that the filter bacteria have enough time to break down the pollutants, but at the same time are sufficiently supplied with nutrients and oxygen. This is the only way to achieve maximum degradation of pollutants and keep the aquarium water healthy and clear.

Here you can check the current setting of your filter.

My filter has a height of 18cm 23cm 28cm 33cm 38cm 43cm 48cm 53cm 58cm

Use the slider to set your current setting and click Calculate!

400l/h (slider at the top)

50l/h (slider at the bottom)

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