BIOFILTER PERFORMANCE

Jun 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

How plant and tech mix-ups keep fish tanks cleaner and greener

Setting up fish farms that don’t pollute the ocean is tricky business. Scientists tested three different cleaning squads made of plants and microbes to see which one does the best job. One team used just a living mat of periphyton – tiny organisms that grow on underwater surfaces. Another swapped in

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