Can I use a canister filter as a diatom filter

rdefino · 08/29/2008, 03:34 PM

I have an Ocean Clear canister filter that uses a 25 micron filter that I can also put a bag full of charcoal in the middle of it.

I want to use it as a diatom filter. Can I do this? Can I fill a filter bag with diatom powder and drop it in place of the charcoal bag?

Thanks

Sk8r · 08/29/2008, 03:36 PM

No, but---they make a 1-micron filter cartridge, which would do what a diatom filter does.

rdefino · 08/29/2008, 03:37 PM

Who would be they? Could I use in that canister filter?

Thanks

Sk8r · 08/29/2008, 03:55 PM

What you could do is temporarily put this in line instead of the cannister, if your pump is able to drive it: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...fm?pcatid=4501
Essentially you'd get the 1/micron filter and the clear unit, and just plumb it on into the system, but take the filter out when not actively trying to polish water.

Alternatively, a diatom filter: http://www.aquariumguys.com/aquarium...m-filters.html

They run with their own pump, line, sit outside your tank and polish the water, It's not just a bag: you load jar with white gunk which sucks up to the filter bag surface and renders it a filter. A really tight filter. They're neat. Not too expensive. Given the choice, I'd rather a real diatom filter.

08/29/2008, 03:34 PM	#1
rdefino Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 320	Can I use a canister filter as a diatom filter I have an Ocean Clear canister filter that uses a 25 micron filter that I can also put a bag full of charcoal in the middle of it. I want to use it as a diatom filter. Can I do this? Can I fill a filter bag with diatom powder and drop it in place of the charcoal bag? Thanks

08/29/2008, 03:36 PM	#2
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	No, but---they make a 1-micron filter cartridge, which would do what a diatom filter does. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

08/29/2008, 03:55 PM	#4
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	What you could do is temporarily put this in line instead of the cannister, if your pump is able to drive it: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...fm?pcatid=4501 Essentially you'd get the 1/micron filter and the clear unit, and just plumb it on into the system, but take the filter out when not actively trying to polish water. Alternatively, a diatom filter: http://www.aquariumguys.com/aquarium...m-filters.html They run with their own pump, line, sit outside your tank and polish the water, It's not just a bag: you load jar with white gunk which sucks up to the filter bag surface and renders it a filter. A really tight filter. They're neat. Not too expensive. Given the choice, I'd rather a real diatom filter. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

08/29/2008, 03:37 PM	#3
rdefino Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 320	Who would be they? Could I use in that canister filter? Thanks