Hi John:
I personally like this filter. I don't recommend it for a small tank, though, because it would be too powerful. Little fish, especially those that may be weak for some reason would, in all probability, get sucked up to the intake vent.
It is, however, a big resource if you have large tanks. It will help with keeping the water looking clear (or polishing the water, as they say) and will help with the capturing of ich, etc. With big tanks, this is a blessing.
The cons are that it is a little bit of a fuss to set up and use. Since you do not use it as a "steady" filter, some people have an issue with using it.
joe t
--- In AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com, SIMMONDS JOHN <simmonds.john@...> wrote:
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> Hi All,
>
> I've *b*een following this thread with some interest & looking at some
> links as I have never heard of a Diatom Filter. Would I be correct in
> thinking it performs the same or similar function to my water polishing
> polyester foam that I have in my wet/dry between the media compartment &
> the return pump compartment?
>
> What would a typical application be for one of these filters, type of fish,
> tank size etc & why?
>
> John*<o)))<*
>
>
> On 1 July 2013 02:18, oldies1433 <db1433@...> wrote:
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> > You might give these folks a try:
> > http://www.thatpetplace.com/vortex-diatom-filters
> >
> > bill in pa
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Jun 30, 2013 at 8:36 PM, Lorraine Murphy
> > <trinityfarms@...>wrote:
> >
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > I was thinking about them the other day. I worked in pet stores for years
> > > and we used one daily. Moved it from tank to tank. After cleaning that
> > is.
> > > I'd love to find one.
> > >
> > > Laurie
> > >
> > > From: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com]
> > On
> > > Behalf Of joe t
> > > Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 3:15 PM
> > > To: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: [AquaticLife] Diatom Filters
> > >
> > > Ray, and any of you experienced Aquarists:
> > >
> > > I have a Diatom Filter for many years now and still use it. Yet
> > > I don't hear much, if anything, about them anymore.
> > >
> > > I have not seen the filtering powder at any stores either.
> > >
> > > Are they still being used? If not, any insight as to why?
> > >
> > > Just wondering.
> > >
> > > joe t
> > >
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