Diatom Filter

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by janderson2k, Feb 22, 2009.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. janderson2k

    janderson2k Flamingo Tongue

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2009
    Messages:
    111
    Location:
    New York
    Hey everyone - I have a diatomaceous earth filter I used for my African tank a while back, is it safe to use on a marine aquarium? (Reef). I would like to "polish" the water and get it crystal clear - as I know it can. Thanks in advance. 8)
     
    janderson2k, Feb 22, 2009
    janderson2k, Feb 22, 2009
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2008
    Messages:
    2,350
    Location:
    CT
    A diatom filter is one of the best screening filter media you can get.
     
    Bogie, Feb 22, 2009
    Bogie, Feb 22, 2009
    #2
  3. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2006
    Messages:
    5,644
    Location:
    Va/Ct
    I would never not have one and its totally safe to use heck the filter media is just bleached diatom skeletons that where buried in dead sea beds . They settle out to the deep oceans bottoms in nature..
     
    Tangster, Feb 22, 2009
    Tangster, Feb 22, 2009
    #3
  4. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2008
    Messages:
    1,344
    Location:
    Algonquin, IL
    I used one on my first tank years ago. Should be fine.
     
    pgreef, Feb 22, 2009
    pgreef, Feb 22, 2009
    #4
  5. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Messages:
    2,964
    Location:
    Clinton Township, Michigan
    Perfectly safe.
     
    unclejed, Feb 22, 2009
    unclejed, Feb 22, 2009
    #5