Diatom filters

I know those filters are great but isn't that kindof a pain in the $^%? WHy
not spend the money on a UV Sterilizer I never have to worry again.

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Craig Williams
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"n*a*m*2*2*@e*r*o*l*s*.com" <nickm> wrote in message
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> After unsuccesfully dealing with persistent green water and cloudy
> water issues in my tank for the last few months, I broke down and
> bought a Vortex D-1 diatom filter today. Quite frankly, I am amazed
> by this thing. Within 1 hour, my water turned from a hazy green, to
> crystal clear. I do have questions though-- the instructions aren't
> very clear, how do I store this thing once it is finished? I can't
> just leave the water in it, right? The instructions mention flushing
> the unit out, but won't that also flush out the filter powder along
> with it? Sorry if these are dumb questions, but I've never worked
> with one of these before. Thanks for any insight or useful tips.
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"CanadianCray" <amgclk55.TakeThisOut@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> I know those filters are great but isn't that kindof a pain in the $^%?
WHy
> not spend the money on a UV Sterilizer I never have to worry again.
>
> --
> Craig Williams

Because they perform completely different functions?
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"luminos" <logos1.DeleteThis@trip.net> wrote in message
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> "CanadianCray" <amgclk55.DeleteThis@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:QKHgc.2783$CO3.275420@news20.bellglobal.com...
> > I know those filters are great but isn't that kindof a pain in the $^%?
> WHy
> > not spend the money on a UV Sterilizer I never have to worry again.
> >
> > --
> > Craig Williams
>
> Because they perform completely different functions?
>
>

well not completely different functions as one will kill most but not all
free floating parasites like ICH and the other will remove most but not all
of the same thing . A UV unit will kill of free floating algae where the
diatom will remove it so they perform similar functions. A diatom filter
will polish you water to crystal clear clarity whereas the UV unit will
certainly help keep your water clear but not to the same extent that the
diatom unit will .

Rick
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UV sterilizers kill anything living in the water, and the diatom
mechanically removes particles. It will do far more to clear water than any
other filter type. Great to hook the gravel vac to and clean the gravel
occasionally.



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> "luminos" <logos1 RemoveThis @trip.net> wrote in message
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> >
> > "CanadianCray" <amgclk55 RemoveThis @sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:QKHgc.2783$CO3.275420@news20.bellglobal.com...
> > > I know those filters are great but isn't that kindof a pain in the
$^%?
> > WHy
> > > not spend the money on a UV Sterilizer I never have to worry again.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Craig Williams
> >
> > Because they perform completely different functions?
> >
> >
>
> well not completely different functions as one will kill most but not all
> free floating parasites like ICH and the other will remove most but not
all
> of the same thing . A UV unit will kill of free floating algae where the
> diatom will remove it so they perform similar functions. A diatom filter
> will polish you water to crystal clear clarity whereas the UV unit will
> certainly help keep your water clear but not to the same extent that the
> diatom unit will .
>
> Rick
>
>
>
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I agree, diatom filters kick ass for removing pea soup
green algae. I had the worst problem about 8 months
ago in my 75 gallon. Nothing worked, until I got that very
same diatom filter. Two treatments (it came back slightly
after a month) and I have been green water free ever since.
I think that my well water contains certain compounds that
green water algae seem to love. I cannot keep any
live plants in my tank, as my 4 large golden severums
devour everything I put in there. Or perhaps maybe I
am due for another outbreak this summer, as I live near
some farms, and perhaps the runoff from the farms
(ie: fertilizers) enters my well, I dunno?

Doug



"n*a*m*2*2*@e*r*o*l*s*.com" <nickm> wrote in message
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> After unsuccesfully dealing with persistent green water and cloudy
> water issues in my tank for the last few months, I broke down and
> bought a Vortex D-1 diatom filter today. Quite frankly, I am amazed
> by this thing. Within 1 hour, my water turned from a hazy green, to
> crystal clear. I do have questions though-- the instructions aren't
> very clear, how do I store this thing once it is finished? I can't
> just leave the water in it, right? The instructions mention flushing
> the unit out, but won't that also flush out the filter powder along
> with it? Sorry if these are dumb questions, but I've never worked
> with one of these before. Thanks for any insight or useful tips.
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"Ben" <odragon6.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Tom,
>
> Vortex recently came out with a new one called the Freedom that's a
> little better if you want to run it 24/7. (It's supposed to be run like
> that while the X1 and D1 are 'not' rated to be run that much.)

FYI, the user manual for the XL states that it is designed to run 24/7.
They just warn that at around 200 gallons per hour it may create too much
stress for the fish. I've not found that to be a problem, in my case the
fish love the flow from one end of the tank to the other.


Graham.
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"Private Pyle" <leopedron RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I have the Freedom filter, and it works great. It's load though, and
> in my opinion much too loud to run 24/hr. But I do have to say that
> it works awesome and just a few hours a week keep the tank sparkling.

If it's anything like the XL, it gets a lot quieter after a few months of
operation. Initially it was loud enough to be disturbing, but after a few
oils it's much quieter.

Graham.
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Diatom filters are excellent to use - I have the system 1 - works well -
especially in messy G/F tanks. They are not 24/7 filters - I run mine 1 hr 1-2
times/month. They really clean up the water (polish)
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