help with water clarity
#1
Posted 21 March 2003 - 07:27 PM
#2
Posted 21 March 2003 - 07:54 PM
Other more expensive long term solutions are to invest in a diatom filter to 'polish' the water but these are fairly expensive and not commonly used. The other option is to use some sort of flocculating agent although these have been known to cause problems with fish gills. The way the flocculant works is that it binds all the smaller particles into larger ones that sink and either collect on the bottom of the tank of get sucked up by one of the filters you have.
Chers
Jon
#3
Posted 21 March 2003 - 09:16 PM
#4
Posted 24 March 2003 - 03:04 PM
If I had to choose one indispensible piece of equipment-that would be it.
Regards,
Matt
#5
Posted 24 March 2003 - 05:47 PM
I had a similar problem with tiny particles floating around my tank when I first got into fish. Turns out that my tiny particles were no more than the tiniest air bubbles.
Also, if you have a spare cannister filter(left over from the purchase of your last second-hand tank, through the Quokka) use that as a water/substrate polisher. Instead of using all the usual media, just use the very fine stuff(this doesn't need to be expensive Ehiem filter wool, if you ask around I'm sure you will find many peep's adapt things to do the job at a cheaper price) and run the Cheap polisher for a couple-o-days, in the water, then attach your Vac nozzle and do the bottom.
Might not get the water/substrate as clean as a flash Vortex but will cost a lot less too.
#6
Posted 24 March 2003 - 07:58 PM
With respect to the Vortex are there any additional costs for filter media etc after purchase or is it a once off purchase cost?
Does anyone know where I can get one "cheaply".
Thanks
#7
Posted 24 March 2003 - 11:26 PM
Cheers
Jon
#8
Posted 25 March 2003 - 12:30 AM
#9
Posted 25 March 2003 - 01:48 AM
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#10
Posted 25 March 2003 - 07:23 PM
i have a 4 foot by 2 foot by 20". and my pump does max of 1400L/h but it's got a head of about 1 and a half metres. so it would prolly be running at onli max 500L/hour
Would u recommend a stronger powerhead.?
#11
Posted 25 March 2003 - 08:03 PM
i used the white fine filter floss at the top of my trickle filter to collects any dirty or large particles. Then bioballs and green filter sheet in the middle . At the bottom i has 2 bags of active carbon, this will attract any ionised particles in the water before the water is pump back into the tank. Active carbon become ineffective after 2 months of used.
#12
Posted 27 March 2003 - 05:14 PM
I just cant tell you how great they work, once you get the procedure down.
Matt
#13
Posted 27 March 2003 - 09:10 PM
http://www.aquaria.com.au
The Diatom Filter, Vortex X-L- $399.95
Diatom Filter, Vortex D-1- $325.95
Vortex Diatom Freedom Filter - $??
Haven't seen these available in Australia but unlike the above 2 these are meant for continuous use in an aquarium
Diatom powder 1 kg - $7.95
Diatom powder 5 kg - $29.95
Both are suggested for up to 200lt tanks (I'm sure they could be used on larger) and im not sure exactly what the difference is between them.
Another interesting thing I remember a while ago is that in the Pool section of bunnings when I was looking at chemicals they sold "diatomous earth" which may be the same as diatom powder.. it was used in pool filtration. Maybe something to check out.
Cheers
Jon Edited by: SLugg0 at: 3/27/03 4:38:54 pm
#14
Posted 28 March 2003 - 04:52 PM
Matt
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