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(Koi-lo) - more vortex DE filter discussion...
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Steve Michie wrote: Hey Koi-lo - u got any more suggestions for me ?? I pulled the D1 apart today - and was disappointed to NOT find any holes or split seams in the bag. The plastic neck was still fully inserted into the motor/pump recess. The DE was filthy - all shades of bright green... as u would expect - so it seems to be doing its job - but just not to the point of making my water CRYSTAL clear... Hmm.... Has anyone checked the flow rate of the D1 - ? The flow rate of the d1 is 150 gallons per hour and is supposedly suitable for aquariums up to 55 gallons. I've got a feeling mine is way below specification (even with a fresh charge of powder) - perhaps its due to the length of my tubing & the height respective to my tank ?? All pumps have a head height limit as far as I know, but your details listed below should be perfectly reasonable in my opinion. If the d1 can't do what you say below it is a rip off I hate to say - especially after I rediscovered my vortex xl which I am very happy with and still hope it's manufacturer does good business-whys. Inlet & outlet tubing - 4 foot long each. Pump inlet/outlet sits 3 foot below top of tank I'm about to do a 50% water change - and will then try a 3rd charge in the DE filter - maybe my water is just so filthy that 2 charges wasnt enough to get it crystal clear ? (although I would think the flow would all but stop thru the filter rather than just miss all the super fine particles ?) In my opinion you are right - it should only stop the flow through the filter if your aquarium really was so filthy - the filter (d1) you use should not have ANY bypass and should never let anything through hat is too big. Good luck and later! Cheers. |
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