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I have a large bag of food grade diatomacus earth, i was going to sprinkle it under my shelves in the garage because its suppose to kill bugs, imagine tbis is the same stufg you use in the filter? Mentions on bag that people eat this stuff also for some reasonYes, a Diatom filter will make your water sparkle. Marineland makes a polishing filter that does a great job and lets you see what a Diatom filter will do. It may be old school but works great.
Many aquarium service companies still use them every day.
They are carried by Petsmart and the DE can be purchased from swimming pool supplies shops and it is widely used in swimming pools to keep the water clean.
Have info on this diy build?
Think that I read somewhere, that the food grade DE is not good for tank filtering... but the swimming pool DE will work.I have a large bag of food grade diatomacus earth, i was going to sprinkle it under my shelves in the garage because its suppose to kill bugs, imagine tbis is the same stufg you use in the filter?
Always wanted a rollermat.Theiling Rollermat. Filters to 80 microns.
It's worth the price in knowing that the particles are removed, even bacteria. I wish I had a tech room. I'd use one before and after the sump if I had the space.Always wanted a rollermat.
Mine works hard too
If you’re just looking for clear water for pictures do what others have suggested and turn off powerheads and return pumps.
However, if you are truly after clear water with no particles floating around; one of the BRS employee tanks in their recent video is running a 5 micron sediment filter on the return pump! That’s an insane level of mechanical filtration.