Vortex diatom filters anyone

[Lady Hobbs]

I seldom see this filter mentioned here but have heard it works just great. I'm thinking of investing in one of these but it sounds rather complicated to use.

[cartmanis]

In the past I have used a Magnum 350 with the diatom power and the special filter to do what I assume this would as well. It did an excellant job of cleaning the water to crystal clear quality though. (and removed a diatom bloom for me when I first started keeping fish).

[Lady Hobbs]

I like the way the Vortex works as it can be moved from tank to tank without hooking attaching it to the tank. Easier to move about, I think. It sounds complicated, tho, and I just wonder if I'd be smart enough to figure it out. :)

I wonder why we don't hear of more people using them. They get good reviews from everyone that has ever tried them, it seems.

[cartmanis]

Once past that first diatom bloom, I never really needed the diatom version again. Used it once and a blue moon to make a tank look really nice for a while, as it did remove all the tiny stuff from the water that regular filtration left, but I'm assuming it falls under the "extra work" that isn't really needed category :).

If this one is that portable, it doesn't sound too bad. I use to just run mine essentially when I was cleaning the canister filter anyway.

I'm sure there is someone more educated to provide better advice though lol :)

[Lady Hobbs]

I like the idea that it removes such small particles that even ich is removed. I may get one and give it a try. Thank you