"Steve Michie" wrote in message
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"Koi-lo" wrote in message
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DE earth is so cheap at Home Depot you can run your Vortex every day for
an hour or so until the problem is under control.
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I've had my Vortex D-1 running for 24 hours a day since I got it ??? (1
week)

I was told when I bought the original one years ago (Fishtown USA) that this
filter is designed for water polishing and not as a continuous run filter.
As far as I know this is still true.

Maybe I would see much faster results if I had purchased the XL model ?
(My tank is 55g)

Not really. I have the smaller one and it clears my 55s in under 2 hours
when I do a gravel vac and water change. And having GF you can imagine the
"load" they make. You may need to add more powder. Or the bag may need
more than back-flushing. Take the bag out and clean it under running water.
Make sure you OIL the motor.
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Aquariums since 1952
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