Do you leave yours on all the time?? If so, how often are you changing the
media?


"Rick" wrote in message
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"Shagster" wrote in message
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Is anyone out there using a Diatom (like a Vortex D-1) filter in a
planted
tank??? Is it safe to keep a filter like this in place continuously?

I keep having a recurring problem with "green/cloudy" water.. My UV
sterilizer isn't fixing it, and the only thing that works is a few hours
with a rented Vortex Diatom D-1 with Super-Char...

I wouldn't mind purchasing one, but want to know what others thought
about
continual use in a planted tank..

Thanks,
Troy

I recently redid my planted tank , adding flourite substrate etc. and
had
an outbreak of green water off and on for awhile. I ordered a Vortex XL
and
it cleared the tank up to crystal clear in no time at all.

Rick