diatom filter - Reef-Geeks

shmoliken · Big-Geek

i used one of these in fw long ago, and the de circulated all over the tank. can this hurt a sw tank?

Variko · Big-Geek

I plan on having one on my system for occasional use. I used to start it in a bucket for a few hours to eliminate the blowing de through the tank problem. Water is sparkling clear when de is used. Looking forward to the experts chiming in here about sw use of it myself.

rgrking · Spawning

what is it? how do we make one? I need instructions!!!!! I'm in the DIY mood!!!!!!

spinycheek · Insert Custom Title Here

You can use one, but I've never seen them useful in saltwater. The water in a reef tank stays surprisingly clear.

shmoliken · Big-Geek

spiny, i'm talking about scraping off crappy algae, while the filter would be running to take the scraps outta the water. that'd be my only use of it.
here's a link to one on amazon
Amazon.com: Vortex D-1 Diatom Filter - 8 in. x 15 in.: Kitchen & Dining

Barbara · Geekette

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Originally Posted by rgrking

what is it? how do we make one? I need instructions!!!!! I'm in the DIY mood!!!!!!

....you go mr. King of the DIY!!!

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Originally Posted by shmoliken

spiny, i'm talking about scraping off crappy algae, while the filter would be running to take the scraps outta the water. that'd be my only use of it.
here's a link to one on amazon
Amazon.com: Vortex D-1 Diatom Filter - 8 in. x 15 in.: Kitchen & Dining

after reading customer reviews, I'd be a bit skeptical......seems like after much "tweaking/repair/tech support/maintenance" that they'll give a thumbs up....also it looks like it's best suited for "up to a 55 gallon" tank......I'd be nervous about the problems that can - and most likely will - happen.......that's just my 2 cents though

anyone every use one OR know someone who had/does?

rgrking · Spawning

I use my brine shrimp net when i brush off the hair algae lol. It gathers it all up and its easy to rinse.

shmoliken · Big-Geek

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I use my brine shrimp net when i brush off the hair algae lol. It gathers it all up and its easy to rinse.

i would too, but mine isn't ha. when i brush this it sorta dissolves. no net would grab the majority of that crap.

spinycheek · Insert Custom Title Here

A DE filter will plug up pretty quick, I would think you could use a little Eheim canister filter with filter floss in there to grab rogue scrapings. Might be easier, but do whatever floats your boat, just remember to post your results

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

I suppose in talking about this and understanding what you guys are talking about - doesn't a filter sock do basically the same thing?

shmoliken · Big-Geek

it will, but it's a long way to the sock, with lots of hiding places for pieces of crud to stay in the tank, sand, shells, lr, while an in-tank grabber is more efficient and adds the extra circulation

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

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Originally Posted by shmoliken

it will, but it's a long way to the sock, with lots of hiding places for pieces of crud to stay in the tank, sand, shells, lr, while an in-tank grabber is more efficient and adds the extra circulation

aha - makes sense.....

so, one could argue with an appropriate amount of flow keeping your solids suspended and traveling through your overflow in a perfectly executed manner, a filter sock could work just as well...

of course, we all know perfect execution doesn't exist

shmoliken · Big-Geek

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Originally Posted by estanoche

aha - makes sense.....

so, one could argue with an appropriate amount of flow keeping your solids suspended and traveling through your overflow in a perfectly executed manner, a filter sock could work just as well...

of course, we all know perfect execution doesn't exist

abso. if i hit the cue ball perfectly and hard enough on the break, all the balls will go into the pockets! and if my tank is set up and running perfectly nothing will die.

billrob71 · Will work for CLAMS

Paul I have one of the big Diatom filters but the motor went out a few years ago and I stopped using it, was used mainly for clean up of the sand and rocks, didn't really use it as a main filter.

shmoliken · Big-Geek

bill, i was only thinking of it as a cleaner when i turkey basted or scrubbed, when there was a lotta floating crap in the tank.

chris&barb · Lost

Nothing wrong with using a DE filter for polish the water from time to time. If your worried about the DE dust in the tank run it first on so DI water till the dust is gone then move it to the tank.

shmoliken · Big-Geek

thanks, c&b, that's what i thought.

[1 (permalink)] Posted by shmoliken 10-04-2011, 05:20 PM	Big-Geek
diatom filter i used one of these in fw long ago, and the de circulated all over the tank. can this hurt a sw tank? __________________ who knew salt water was made of $100 bills?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: de Posts: 1,492 Gameroom cash: $804220 Rep Power: 29
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 10-04-2011, 11:47 PM	Spawning
what is it? how do we make one? I need instructions!!!!! I'm in the DIY mood!!!!!! __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by spinycheek 10-05-2011, 03:24 AM	Insert Custom Title Here
You can use one, but I've never seen them useful in saltwater. The water in a reef tank stays surprisingly clear. __________________ All this knowledge is giving me a raging brainer!	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 4,277 Gameroom cash: $1307222 Rep Power: 82
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by shmoliken 10-05-2011, 06:28 AM	Big-Geek
spiny, i'm talking about scraping off crappy algae, while the filter would be running to take the scraps outta the water. that'd be my only use of it. here's a link to one on amazon Amazon.com: Vortex D-1 Diatom Filter - 8 in. x 15 in.: Kitchen & Dining __________________ who knew salt water was made of $100 bills?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: de Posts: 1,492 Gameroom cash: $804220 Rep Power: 29
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[7 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 10-06-2011, 11:07 AM	Spawning
I use my brine shrimp net when i brush off the hair algae lol. It gathers it all up and its easy to rinse. __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by Variko 10-04-2011, 08:18 PM	Big-Geek
I plan on having one on my system for occasional use. I used to start it in a bucket for a few hours to eliminate the blowing de through the tank problem. Water is sparkling clear when de is used. Looking forward to the experts chiming in here about sw use of it myself.	Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Posts: 1,427 Gameroom cash: $358075 Rep Power: 36
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[9 (permalink)] Posted by spinycheek 10-07-2011, 07:29 AM	Insert Custom Title Here
A DE filter will plug up pretty quick, I would think you could use a little Eheim canister filter with filter floss in there to grab rogue scrapings. Might be easier, but do whatever floats your boat, just remember to post your results __________________ All this knowledge is giving me a raging brainer!	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 4,277 Gameroom cash: $1307222 Rep Power: 82
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[10 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 10-07-2011, 12:23 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
I suppose in talking about this and understanding what you guys are talking about - doesn't a filter sock do basically the same thing? __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[11 (permalink)] Posted by shmoliken 10-07-2011, 04:51 PM	Big-Geek
it will, but it's a long way to the sock, with lots of hiding places for pieces of crud to stay in the tank, sand, shells, lr, while an in-tank grabber is more efficient and adds the extra circulation __________________ who knew salt water was made of $100 bills?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: de Posts: 1,492 Gameroom cash: $804220 Rep Power: 29
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[14 (permalink)] Posted by billrob71 10-10-2011, 07:30 AM	Will work for CLAMS
Paul I have one of the big Diatom filters but the motor went out a few years ago and I stopped using it, was used mainly for clean up of the sand and rocks, didn't really use it as a main filter. __________________ Why is the rum always gone	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 6,413 Gameroom cash: $1737675 Rep Power: 94
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[15 (permalink)] Posted by shmoliken 10-10-2011, 03:33 PM	Big-Geek
bill, i was only thinking of it as a cleaner when i turkey basted or scrubbed, when there was a lotta floating crap in the tank. __________________ who knew salt water was made of $100 bills?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: de Posts: 1,492 Gameroom cash: $804220 Rep Power: 29
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[16 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 10-12-2011, 12:07 PM	Lost
Nothing wrong with using a DE filter for polish the water from time to time. If your worried about the DE dust in the tank run it first on so DI water till the dust is gone then move it to the tank.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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[17 (permalink)] Posted by shmoliken 10-13-2011, 06:05 AM	Big-Geek
thanks, c&b, that's what i thought. __________________ who knew salt water was made of $100 bills?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: de Posts: 1,492 Gameroom cash: $804220 Rep Power: 29
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