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    Used diatom filter?

    yeah i orderd a new bag online - it starts to settle a bit but will def wont be clear til i get a new bag. Right now i just run my primary filter with some carbon added.
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    Used diatom filter?

    Ok it seems to work great - a lil bit of an accident tho - hte filter bag has a small hole on it so some of the diatom powder got in the tank. Until I get a new filter bag - is there anyway to alleviate this? the fish seem o do fine in the slightly white water. Fluorite dust out, diatom filter...
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    Used diatom filter?

    Its a Vortex Diatom Filter Model D-1 - they ask for $25 and I can take a look tonight and run a test.
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    Used diatom filter?

    Hi - I was offered a good deal to buy a used diatom filter. I have a couple of questions: (1) What should i be cautious about when buying a used diatom filter? I did some research and it looks like it relies of a culture of diatoms - I would have to guess that the device needs maintenance to...
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