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 keep the culture alive?
(2) Is there anyway I can test and see if the device actually works on the spot?
(3) It catches particles down to 1 micron, some claim that this may reduce CO2 concentration in the water - if this is true, will this effect my planted tank? I am sure it wont be on all the time - prob several hours a week if I am to buy it - so will this matter at all if CO2 will be removed? I am currently using Yeast reactor method.
Thanks - I will try to figure out what model they are trying to sell me.
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 keep the culture alive?
(2) Is there anyway I can test and see if the device actually works on the spot?
(3) It catches particles down to 1 micron, some claim that this may reduce CO2 concentration in the water - if this is true, will this effect my planted tank? I am sure it wont be on all the time - prob several hours a week if I am to buy it - so will this matter at all if CO2 will be removed? I am currently using Yeast reactor method.
Thanks - I will try to figure out what model they are trying to sell me.