Internal Filter for Goldfish

On Wed, 22 Mar 2006 21:19:59 -0600, "Koi-Lo"
wrote:

From what I understand you have to keep purchasing inserts from the company
and that can get expensive.

My understand is that you only have to replace the Bio-Wheel if it
gets damaged or stuck. Like all filters if you are creative I'm sure
there are cheaper substitutes for the mechanical pads.

I have no idea what they sound like either as I
never had one.

Apparently it can make a splashing noise as there are some models that
claim to "reduce" such noise. Never heard one in operation in a
silent room though.

Bio-filtration would be my aim more so than mechanical

Then a wet/dry type system makes a lot of sense IMHO.

filtration as I would leave the ACs on the tanks. I use my Vortex DE filter
for water polishing.

Do you mean the D-1? I'm not familiar with the DE.

I'm starting to consider a DE filter again, myself. I wish the
Diotomagic was still being made. Are you happy with yours? Is it
easy to use on multiple tanks?

"Jolly Fisherman" wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Mar 2006 21:19:59 -0600, "Koi-Lo"
wrote:

Do you mean the D-1? I'm not familiar with the DE.

Yes. They're excellent for removing what you can't even see from the water.
I buy the DE from Home Depot for a fraction of the price the LFSs charge.

I'm starting to consider a DE filter again, myself. I wish the
Diotomagic was still being made. Are you happy with yours?

Yes, I love the job it does. This is the second one I've owned already and
wouldn't be without one. No other filter removes the fine crud this filter
removes. I run for for awhile after my weekly or bi-weekly partial water
changes. Just remember to oil it. People don't read the booklet or don't
bother and it doesn't last long when not oiled.

Is it
easy to use on multiple tanks?

Yeah, you just turn it off and move it to the next tank. When the flow
slows you dump or flush and recharge it. I just wish instead of the hoses
it was made to *hang* on the tank in some way.
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