Which Diatom to go with ?

[tcarswell]

I had borrowed a D1 but I had to give it back. Which of these should I pick up ?
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp19165/cl0/diatomfilters?viewType=Category

 

[12 Volt Man]

I had the D1 and it was fine. run it overnight and the tank is sparkling.

unless your tank is extremely large, it should be fine.

 

[tcarswell]

Yeah I liked the D1 but I want something I can run almost full time

 

[NOLAGT]

I have never personally used one...but if it were me out of those 3 id get the XL simply because it does 400gph and its only 20 more than the others...the D1 does 150gph and I didnt see a spec on the freedom.


In looking at vortex's website they say the D1 does 250 gph....

 

[12 Volt Man]

Yeah I liked the D1 but I want something I can run almost full time

are you having cloudy water issues?

I found that with mine, although it worked very well, I hardly ever used it.

with normal maintenance, the tanks were crystal clear without the filter..

 

[12 Volt Man]

In looking at vortex's website they say the D1 does 250 gph....

depends on how much powder you put in too. I used to put more than recommended, just to get things really clear quickly.

 

[tcarswell]

depends on how much powder you put in too. I used to put more than recommended, just to get things really clear quickly.

No , no cloudy water issues or good excuses I just want one

 

[Jgray152]

I had a D1 and ran it 24/7 for a few months. It was great but clogs up very quickly. If I were to do this again, I would buy the XL and plumb it in after the canister filter. The motors on these filters are not the best. Mine died out after a while.

 

[tcarswell]

I had a D1 and ran it 24/7 for a few months. It was great but clogs up very quickly. If I were to do this again, I would buy the XL and plumb it in after the canister filter. The motors on these filters are not the best. Mine died out after a while.

Wow... Thanks Appreciate the input bro really. Forgive my inexperience but what kind of canister would I plumb it in after ? The tank has a fluval 405 and a eheim 2215 currently as far as canisters.

 

[12 Volt Man]

the motor on my D1 used to qet quite hot. not sure if running them for long periods is good. they may not last. I have a feeling they were not designed for long periods of use, but rather sporadic use.