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of a venturi inlet.
A venturi is a constricted section of pipe through which fluid velocity
increases, thereby decreasing static pressure below atmospheric. This creates
a suction of air from the room which is mixed with the flow of
water, and is controlled by the force of the pump pushing the
water into the venturi.
More water means more air, which means more turbulence
is needed especially in fresh water. It was always thought that
foam fractionation could not be achieved in fresh water, but I
discovered this is far from the truth.
For the past seven years I have employed this process in
my discus hatchery with exceptional results. I am now using
a foam fractionator that is approximately five feet tall with four
half-inch venturi’s.
Because I feed my fish heavily, I can pull out up to five gallons
of waste weekly from my foam fractionator. My aquariumhave
been sparkling since I started using this technology.
Scrubbing bubbles: I also have a higher dissolved oxygen content, thanks to foam
A foam fractionator. fractionation. My total gallonage being treated is approximately
1,500, and my hundreds of discus and black veil angels are extremely healthy.
Needed: Total Awareness
As you can see, the keeping of tropical fish also demands a good knowledge
of filtration, and an awareness of how it applies to water quality.
The more knowledge, the more success you will have in selling equipment
to fishkeepers. And remember the hobbyist’s creed: “He who dies with the most
equipment wins.”

GARGAS ANSWERS!!!
We all have a WOUNDEFUL opportunity!!! Joe Gargas
has volunteered to take and answer all of your
“WATER” and “DISCUS” questions!
You folks all know my opinion of Joe’s “WATER”
& “DISCUS” knowledge . . . so take advantage of
this oportunity and have at it!!
Here’s Joe’s Email:
joegar@tampabay.rr.com - Ask him anything you want and let him
answer. We will then publish the questions in the monthly TBAS bulletin,
“THE FILTER” . . . DON’T BE SHY!!
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