anyone ever used a diatom filter?

[PoonTang]

Christy. what about using a filter sock in your sump. I used to do that whenever i was going to do some mucking about in the tank or when i was blowing all the crap off my rocks.

[fencer]

I still have mine. It is an old model but still works.But never used in salt(BTW it is for sale cheap ) The startup is kinda messy but after a few passes the filter starts gaining efficency and you get very clear water. I would do it in the sump first or a pail to get it to prime so it does not exhuast diatom powder all over the tank

[christyf5]

Originally Posted by PoonTang

Christy. what about using a filter sock in your sump. I used to do that whenever i was going to do some mucking about in the tank or when i was blowing all the crap off my rocks.

Yep I do have a filter sock in there. I was just thinking for the other tiny particulates that are always in the water. I dunno, I'm thinking maybe I'll just crank up the ozone again, it did a pretty good job too.

I guess I could always save the $200 for desperately needed corals and just crank up my dollar store turkey baster