Diatom Filter

[dwafford0001]

I was just wanting some opinions how people like using diatom filters.

[discusdaddy]

I GOT THE BIG ONE, IT IS A BIG MAYO JAR THING AND IT WAS PIA. PAIN IN ***. DID NOT USE VERY LONG IT WOULD SPIT SAND ALL OVER HELL AND THE LITTL DVERTER THING GUESS IT WAS THE SHUT OFF DID NOT LAST LONG AT ALL. I WAS TAKEING IT FROM TANK TO TANK IN THE ROOM AND THE BAGS THEY WANTED ME TO USE WERE A JOKE. RIGGED A MICRON FROM A MAGNUM IN IT WITH SILICONE AND I THINK I WAS SO MAD ABOUT IT I DID NOT EVEN TRY IT. WILL HAVE TO DIG IT OUT OF STORAGE ONE OF THESE DAYS AND TEST IT OUT TO SEE RIGERRADER FILTER EVER HELD.
IMO

[William Palumbo]

LOL...Daddy don't like it I take!...I have used them and I like them. The System 1 that hangs on the tank. I have used the Vortex one, but hate working with canister type filters. Great for polishing the water for a crystal clear look. Supposedly can filter out parasites such as flukes. I have my eye out for a cheap one...Bill

[acroken]

LOL...Daddy don't like it I take!...I have used them and I like them. The System 1 that hangs on the tank. I have used the Vortex one, but hate working with canister type filters. Great for polishing the water for a crystal clear look. Supposedly can filter out parasites such as flukes. I have my eye out for a cheap one...Bill

i wish they still made the system one filters. IMO the best for polishing water. I have used them for years and very bummed i only have one left. Anyone selling them, let me know.

Kenny

[Bill63SG]

i wish they still made the system one filters. IMO the best for polishing water. I have used them for years and very bummed i only have one left. Anyone selling them, let me know.

Kenny

I have been using the Whisper Diatomagic and am in the same boat.Don't seem to make it anymore,but atleast they still have the replacement bags.Is super-easy to use,it looks like a HOB but goes in the tanks.If you found one used-I would recomend it.

[dwafford0001]

i have started using a vortex xl and i am loving it

[jimg]

I used to use one but too much pita. I liked the hot magnum, much easier and does pretty close to the same job

[discusdaddy]

it was a votex 2

[discusdaddy]

i put my magnum 350 straight to bio wheels and it kicks butt.

[korbi_doc]

I love my Vortex diatom filter...have no problem most times starting siphon, but it can be a PIA once in awhile...would not be without it tho for any tank problems, & have used it for continuous filtering when needed, JMO.....

Dottie

[YSS]

I have system one and I bought it years ago because I had green water issues. I don't really use it anymore. But it does great job of polishing the water.

i wish they still made the system one filters. IMO the best for polishing water. I have used them for years and very bummed i only have one left. Anyone selling them, let me know.

Kenny

Do you want buy mine? I aso have more than half bucket full of diatom earth. :-)

[marielou20]

Where can i buy diatom earth.

[jawfish]

Aquatica has the Vortex packages, but I'll be honest I need more at a better price. Normaly the pool guys had it a while back don<t know if they still do. I'm droping by this weekend to check if they have. How much do you need ? I wouldn't mind splitting a bag.

[Kingdom Come Discus]

I have been using the Vortex original filter since 1977. The unit lasted over thirty years. I bought the XL in the late 80's maybe early 90's. I can understand why people don't like them as they have frustrated me too. However, if you follow the instructions to a tee they are very user friendly with a little practice. I don't have a working one now but I have considered buying another.

I used to prefer Vortex's powder as others seemed less fine and didn't seem to cover the bag as well. IMO you won't get your water clearer with any other filter.

[jawfish]

Same here, well almost the same Kraig My d1 & XL are 20 years old and still going strong... the great thing about them is that all the parts are available as they haven't changed... I love them, I use them constantly as I love the fact that I can get the tanks really clear fast after cleaning the inside glasses.