Aquarium Products System 1 Diatom Aquarium Filter

That product is used for getting you water extra clean -- what some call "polishing" the water. It's not a necessity, but good to use on ocassion, or a little while after a water change. I have the Vortex XL, it is also a diatom filter.
 
Originally posted by 125gJoe
That product is used for getting you water extra clean -- what some call "polishing" the water. It's not a necessity, but good to use on ocassion, or a little while after a water change. I have the Vortex XL, it is also a diatom filter.
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I was thinking about getting one of these filters. Will this help if I get an algae bloom (cloudy water) in one of my tanks?
 
Tyler718, yes the Vortex makes any cloudy water crystal clear!

I use it after water changes (let the water settle some first..)... That's once a week, but could be used more for even cleaner water.

I'll post the "best" instructions on using the Vortex XL if/when you get one. The instructions that come with this filter is poor at best.
 
Originally posted by 125gJoe
Tyler718, yes the Vortex makes any cloudy water crystal clear!

I use it after water changes (let the water settle some first..)... That's once a week, but could be used more for even cleaner water.

I'll post the "best" instructions on using the Vortex XL if/when you get one. The instructions that come with this filter is poor at best.
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Thanks Joe. This is the one I am thinking about ordering. I'll get back with you when I get it.

Dave

Edit- I just ordered it so I'll get with you when I get next week.
 
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Dave, while we are still at this Thread, bookmark this site. It's the "proper" way to set-up and run the Vortex XL.

Link: Vortex Set-Up

The makers of the Vortex should pay this person for the instructions she came up with! Photos provided too! :D
 
Originally posted by 125gJoe
Dave, while we are still at this Thread, bookmark this site. It's the "proper" way to set-up and run the Vortex XL.

Link: Vortex Set-Up

The makers of the Vortex should pay this person for the instructions she came up with! Photos provided too! :D
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After reading the link, frankly, it's way too much work :(
I'll stick to my canister filters thank you :)
 
Originally posted by 125gJoe
Dave, while we are still at this Thread, bookmark this site. It's the "proper" way to set-up and run the Vortex XL.

Link: Vortex Set-Up

The makers of the Vortex should pay this person for the instructions she came up with! Photos provided too! :D
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Thanks Joe!!! It should be here Wednesday or so. I won't be able to use it till this weekend since I'm going out of town for work until this weekend.

DAve
 
Originally posted by fdiaz78


After reading the link, frankly, it's way too much work :(
I'll stick to my canister filters thank you :)
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We both run canisters, but this is used in conjunction with on part time basis. You run it to make your water crystal clear, especially after water changes.
 
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