Can A Diatom Filter Remove Trace Elements?

abigdog1976 · 09/04/2006, 08:00 PM

is it possible for a diatom filter to remove elements from the aquarium?

xDave · 09/04/2006, 10:34 PM

Only if the trace elements are clumped together in particles larger than 3 microns. Generally, no.

75reef · 09/04/2006, 10:44 PM

No, I use a magnum w/diatomaceous earth on my tank once in a while to make the water crystal clear. I have had no problems. This seams to work for me.

Sk8r · 09/04/2006, 10:51 PM

Certain ones may be exported with microalgaes. But that would happen with any tossed algae.

09/04/2006, 08:00 PM	#1
abigdog1976 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 618	Can A Diatom Filter Remove Trace Elements? is it possible for a diatom filter to remove elements from the aquarium? __________________ Thanks, Max Current Tank Info: 175G Reef

09/04/2006, 10:51 PM	#4
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Certain ones may be exported with microalgaes. But that would happen with any tossed algae. __________________ 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%.

09/04/2006, 10:34 PM	#2
xDave Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 51	Only if the trace elements are clumped together in particles larger than 3 microns. Generally, no.

09/04/2006, 10:44 PM	#3
75reef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenix, Az. Posts: 97	No, I use a magnum w/diatomaceous earth on my tank once in a while to make the water crystal clear. I have had no problems. This seams to work for me.