Spices
05-04-2005, 11:25 PM
I have had experiences using many filters. Never did I cross one like this Vortex XL. Amazing results. And surprisingly, no algae what so ever! AND I didn't have to lower the hours of using the lights nor hide tank from sunlight. I really believe this filter is powerful -- more than the AC500 and Biowheel!
The only glitch I had were minor, i.e.,
Instructions were completely goofy;
Annoying water dripping which I figured it out by purchasing a nut which has extra threading to cork the nut from falliing off the screw due to constant vibration;
Strap to hold jar was a bit awkward--took me a while to adjust;
No exact measurements to insert into jar for the Diatom Powder. This is really awkward. I've read the pamphlet that came with the unit and no where in there tells me how much powder should be inserted! So I assumed judging by the amount of the pre-packed powder pack that was included in the box. Perhaps a leaflet is missing? Maybe. Or maybe the person who invented this "perfect" little unit probably went celebrating on the day he or she first received his/her check, :D and
Noisy. This is the least concern. But it is noisy yet so powerful.
Incredible filter for sure -- really gets rid of water mites and other stuff found in water.
A* ;) :thumbsup:
Photo of exhausted diatom crust on filter bag
The only glitch I had were minor, i.e.,
Instructions were completely goofy;
Annoying water dripping which I figured it out by purchasing a nut which has extra threading to cork the nut from falliing off the screw due to constant vibration;
Strap to hold jar was a bit awkward--took me a while to adjust;
No exact measurements to insert into jar for the Diatom Powder. This is really awkward. I've read the pamphlet that came with the unit and no where in there tells me how much powder should be inserted! So I assumed judging by the amount of the pre-packed powder pack that was included in the box. Perhaps a leaflet is missing? Maybe. Or maybe the person who invented this "perfect" little unit probably went celebrating on the day he or she first received his/her check, :D and
Noisy. This is the least concern. But it is noisy yet so powerful.
Incredible filter for sure -- really gets rid of water mites and other stuff found in water.
A* ;) :thumbsup:
Photo of exhausted diatom crust on filter bag