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sand filter
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sand filter [′san ‚fil·tər]
(civil engineering)
A filter consisting of graded layers of sand and aggregate for purifying domestic water.

sand filter
sand filter: plan
A bed of fine sand which is laid over graded gravel; used to remove impurities from a water supply.


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Keep in mind that you will need to put some kind of substrate or gravel so that a bacteria bed can build up and help maintain the water in good quality.
 
 
 
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