View Full Version : Diatom Filters..Anyone use them?
buddah101
05-30-2005, 11:50 PM
I have several Diatom filters and I love them! I don't need to use them alot but after I stir up the fines in my planted tank this little one is awesome. It's called the DIATOMAGIC FILTER by Whisper. Pretty cool little invention indeed. After I put a good charge of diatom powder in it I followed it up with a little bit of powdered activated carbon. BAM!,Crystal clear water in a jiffy.
Diatomagic filter
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30 gal. project cleanup
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netobeto
05-30-2005, 11:53 PM
so how much were they?
buddah101
05-31-2005, 12:06 AM
so how much were they?
I got it for free from a freind that passed away, but I think he said he paid $119.00 USD for it.
netobeto
05-31-2005, 12:10 AM
sorry about your friend.
PhullTank57
06-03-2005, 4:41 AM
I don't have a diatom filter, but would like to get one sometime. I've heard that diatom filters are good when treating/or medicating for parasites... catches alot of the 'free-floating' stuff?!! :y220e:
redtailfool
06-25-2005, 1:18 AM
Yeah jack..they even catch the ich spores ... i spoke to a friend recently about it. and i have an officemate that uses it on a regular basis.
I do water changes every 3 days but my water is not as clear as i would like it to be sometimes. I would def get one in the near future.
shovelnose
06-25-2005, 1:33 AM
i have 2 vortex filters they're kind of a pain to charge but they work awesome :headbang2
redtailfool
06-25-2005, 1:35 AM
i have 2 vortex filters they're kind of a pain to charge but they work awesome :headbang2
Let me know if you want to get rid of one. Im looking to get one myself. UV filters
and regular water changes are not enough sometimes.
rayman45
06-25-2005, 1:40 AM
i want one
sound cool
redtailfool
06-25-2005, 1:42 AM
i want one
sound cool
You should see how the tank is after you use a diatom filter.
Its cleaner than EVIAN and im not even joking.
buddah101
06-25-2005, 7:11 AM
I have a D1 Vortex freedom filter also, I would highly suggest a Diatom filter to anyone! They're great in a pinch!