Diatom filter.... - Aquarium Advice

Lonewolfblue · 11-07-2006, 11:04 PM

As most of you know, I got myself the Vortex XL diatom filter a while back ago. It's been quite the lifesaver, and a definite workhorse. I've used it on my 75G for polishing, and on my 29G to help rid algae. And now in the 10G tank with 2 25W bulbs, I just could not get rid of the greenwater, so instead of doing a blackout, I went the route of my trusty diatom filter. Boy, what a change, lol. Water went from cloudy to crystal clear in less than 5 minutes, lol. Of course, the diatom filter runs at 450GPH, lol. Just so you all know, it works wonders even on the small planted tanks.

And no, it was not to powerful either. It was absolutely perfect.

MSU Fan · 11-09-2006, 01:18 PM

I managed to get my green water the old fashion way (correct root and cause and 1.5mths of PWC's), but my LFS is getting 3 of them for renting - it will be nice to have that in the back pocket for when you need it. Congrats and thanks for the info!

Lonewolfblue · 11-23-2006, 05:31 PM

Well, finally got rid of the GW in my 29G. I did what I really didn't want to do. I added 1 dose of Algae Destroyer. Water was crystal clear in 2 days. The dosing is 1tsp per 50G, so I dosed 3/4 tsp. I've been dosing EI, and upped my CO2 and added mist, and the GW just kept coming back. Even after the diatom filter, it came right back. Now hopefully it will stay away, since all my dosing is up to speed, and CO2 is where I want it.

11-07-2006, 11:04 PM	#1
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	Diatom filter.... As most of you know, I got myself the Vortex XL diatom filter a while back ago. It's been quite the lifesaver, and a definite workhorse. I've used it on my 75G for polishing, and on my 29G to help rid algae. And now in the 10G tank with 2 25W bulbs, I just could not get rid of the greenwater, so instead of doing a blackout, I went the route of my trusty diatom filter. Boy, what a change, lol. Water went from cloudy to crystal clear in less than 5 minutes, lol. Of course, the diatom filter runs at 450GPH, lol. Just so you all know, it works wonders even on the small planted tanks. And no, it was not to powerful either. It was absolutely perfect. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

11-09-2006, 01:18 PM	#2
MSU Fan Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 547 Images: 2	I managed to get my green water the old fashion way (correct root and cause and 1.5mths of PWC's), but my LFS is getting 3 of them for renting - it will be nice to have that in the back pocket for when you need it. Congrats and thanks for the info! __________________ 75g FW Planted Community; 55g African Cichlid 29g Biocube SW Reef;12g AP Mantis Shrimp/Brittle Star 2 Cats, 2 Dogs, 5 Turtles

11-23-2006, 05:31 PM	#3
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	Well, finally got rid of the GW in my 29G. I did what I really didn't want to do. I added 1 dose of Algae Destroyer. Water was crystal clear in 2 days. The dosing is 1tsp per 50G, so I dosed 3/4 tsp. I've been dosing EI, and upped my CO2 and added mist, and the GW just kept coming back. Even after the diatom filter, it came right back. Now hopefully it will stay away, since all my dosing is up to speed, and CO2 is where I want it. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

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