Vortex Diatom Filters

For super cleaning your aquarium and water polishing, the "Diatom" is a high-speed filter designed to filter aquarium water to an extremely pure state, without disturbing the natural bacteria levels.

Vortex Diatom Canister Filters

For super cleaning your aquarium and water polishing, the "Diatom" is a high-speed filter designed to filter aquarium water to an extremely pure state, without disturbing the natural bacteria levels.

It uses a unique diatom powder to filter particles as small as one diatom in size. Even some parasites and bacteria are large enough to be trapped and pulled out of the water by a diatom filter.

Used properly, your Diatom filter will eliminate the need to "tear down" your aquarium to clean.

Model D-1 is for most routine cleaning jobs. Filters over 250 GPH. Clears a 10 gallon tank micron free in 12 minutes.
The Diatom XL, which filters at up to 300 GPH (and measures 18" high by 7.5" wide at the base), is the highest speed aquarium filter on the market (designed for continuous operation).

Features:

Electrical on-off switch and self priming motor
100% filtration of water that passes through the pump - no hidden "by-pass holes"
Quiet operation. Motor shaft is connected directly to the impeller (no slipping magnetic drive or squealing belts)
Thermally protected motor. Self-contained and designed for continuous operation
Adjustable and directional flow
Backwashes clean without taking the filter apart. Protected against gravel jam of the impeller
Easily recharged with filter media - Diatom filter powder, superchar or water softener may be added while the filter is running.
Positively does not change pH
New unbreakable chamber base stand and jar!

All of these items Should be purchased from our new site with all vortex products

http://www.Diatomfilters.com

Vortex Freedom Filter
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Vortex Freedom Filter

This diatom filter is designed to filter aquarium water to an extremely pure state. It is extremely fast and will filter out particles as small as 1 micron. Therefore, it is a tremendous aid in the treatment and prevention of aquarium diseases caused from micro-organisms such as "ick", velvet, tail and fin rot, fungus, flukes, fish lice, etc. Since almost all aquarium disease parasites are larger than 1 micron, they are easily entrapped by the filter powders and thus eliminated from the aquarium. This filter can be hung on the side of the aquarium or set on the floor. The diatom powder will not change the pH of water or remove medicines.

Features include:
Casting's are constructed of Cycolac plastic and are braced at all points of stress (motor and main castings are assembled at the factory so the motor shaft and the shaft seal are in perfect alignment and locked into position), impeller is installed with a clearance of 1/16" between shaft seal and the top of the filter bag insert (if for any reason these must be taken apart, great care must be taken in putting them back together to prevent leakage or damage to the double lip shaft seal. Be sure to lubricate inside the seal with a good grade of grease before re-assembling. The flat side of the impeller is recessed to allow clearance for the seal).

Comes with:
A two quart chamber base, a hanger, filter bag, two 4' sections of hoses, turbulence tube, recharge valve, two flex tubes, filter charge, two strainer plates, two strainer screws, two cap plugs, two 8" tubes, two U-tubes, 8 rubber hose clamps. Good for up to a 55 gallon aquarium.

Vortex Diatom Freedom Filter
Weight: 11.00

Vortex D-1 Diatom Filter w/Stand
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Vortex D-1 Diatom Filter w/Stand

The Vortex Diatom Filter D-1 is a high-speed mechanical filter that is designed to fine filter aquarium water without disturbing the natural bacteria levels. The filter is invaluable in keeping a parasite-free, clean, well balanced and healthy aquarium. It can be used for fresh and saltwater tanks up to 55 gallons with an “active” flow rate of 150-200gph. The Diatom Filter is equipped with a 3000 RPM motor shaft that is connected directly to the impeller. It is designed for continuous operation

The D-1 filter features and adjustable and directional flow and has an electrical on-off switch. It has a thermally protected motor which provides quiet operation. The filter is self-contained and back-flushes clean without taking the filter apart.

Instructions:
A minimum charge for the D-1 Diatom Filter is about one cup. To start the filter or if it has been turned off for any length of time, the Diatom Filter Powder will have fallen off the filter bag and settled into the bottom of the plastic jar. The powder is the filter, not the bag.

When the flow from the exhaust tube is weak or the Diatom Filter is visibly dirty, it is time to clean and recharge the unit with a new charge of Diatom Filter Powder.

To clean and recharge the filter a back flushing method may be used by disconnecting the filter from the aquarium and connecting it to a water faucet. The incoming water forces the dirty water out to make sure all the waste material is flushed clean. The filter can then be recharged.

The Diatom motor should be oiled every three to four months of normal use with Diatom lubricant.

The filter can be used in standing upright position on floor or a hanger can be purchased to hang it on tank.

Specifications:
The D-1 includes the Pump Assembly, a two quart, plastic Chamber with Base, a Filter Bag, 2 Four Foot Section of 5/8" Hose, a Turbulence Tube, a Filter Charge, (2) Strainer Plates, (2) Strainer Strainers, (2)Cap Plugs, (2) Eight Inch Tubes, "U" Tubes (one glued, one unglued), (4) Rubber Hose Clamps, and a Plastic Hose Clamp.

Size:
Fitler: 8" diameter (base) 3 1/2" diameter (top) x 15" High
Power Cord: 3' long.

Warranty:
The filter has a 6 month warranty.

Vortex D-1 Diatom Filter w/Stand
Weight: 11.00

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Vortex XL Diatom Filter
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Vortex XL Diatom Filter

The Vortex Diatom Filter Model XL is a high-speed mechanical filter that is designed to fine filter aquarium water without disturbing the natural bacteria levels. The filter is invaluable in keeping a parasite-free, clean, well balanced and healthy aquarium. It can be used for fresh and saltwater tanks up over 55 gallons with an “active” flow rate of 200-350gph. It has 432 square inch filter area. The Diatom Filter is equipped with a 3000 RPM motor shaft that is connected directly to the impeller. It is designed for continuous operation
The Diatom XL filter features and adjustable and directional flow and has an electrical on-off switch. It has a thermally protected motor which provides quiet operation. The filter is self-contained and back- flushes clean without taking the filter apart.

Instructions:
A minimum charge for the Diatom Filter XL is about one cup. To start the filter or if it has been turned off for any length of time, the Diatom Filter Powder will have fallen off the filter bag and settled into the bottom of the plastic jar. The powder is the filter, not the bag.

When the flow from the exhaust tube is weak or the Diatom Filter is visibly dirty, it is time to clean and recharge the unit with a new charge of Diatom Filter Powder.

To clean and recharge the filter a back flushing method may be used by disconnecting the filter from the aquarium and connecting it to a water faucet. The incoming water forces the dirty water out to make sure all the waste material is flushed clean. The filter can then be recharged.

The Diatom motor should be oiled every three to four months of normal use with Diatom lubricant.

Specifications:
The Diatom XL includes the Pump Assembly, a one gallon Glass Jar, a plastic Basestand, a Filter Bag, a Turbulence Tube, an XL Filter Charge, 2 Four foot section Hose, (2) Strainer Plates, (2) Strainer Strainers, (2) Cap Plugs, (2) Eight Inch Tubes, (2) "U" Tubes (one glues, one unglued), (4) Rubber Hose Clamps, a Plastic Hose Clamp, a Nylon Carrying Strap, and a Diatom Gravel Washer Attachment.

Size:
Filter: 7 1/2" diameter (base), 4 1/4 " (top of glass) x 15" high
Power Cord: 6 foot long

Vortex Diatom Filter XL
Weight: 11.00

Recharge Valve

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Recharge Valve

An "H" valve designed to allow the Diatom filter and other series of canister filters to be moved from one aquatium to another without breaking the intake siphon or disturbing the "diatom coat". Filter restarts are accomplished with no chance of diatom powder entering the aquatium. Includes valve and 4 washers.

Recharge Valve for Vortex
Weight: 1.00

Diatom Filter Powder 5 lbs

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Diatom Filter Powder 5 lbs

The Diatom Filter Powder is a highly refined grade of diatomaceaous earth. When used with the Vortex Diatom Filter, it will clear up and polish aquarium water which has become cloudy. Diatom filter Powder can be used in any aquarium filter designed for use with diatomaceous earth.

Diatom Filter Powder 5 lbs
Weight: 12.00

Diatom Bag P4
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Diatom Bag P4

Polyester material filter bag with pull straps for the Vortex D-1 diatom filter

Vortex Diatom Bag P4
Weight: 1.00

Diatom Bag XL4
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Vortex Diatom Bag XL4

Polyester material filter bag with pull straps for the Vortex XL-4 diatom filter. Can be periodically cleaned.

Vortex Diatom Bag XL4
Weight: 1.00

Diatom Filter Powder 5 lbs

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Diatom Filter Powder 5 lbs

DiatomFilter Powder 1 lbs

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Diatom Filter Powder 1 lbs

DiatomFilter Powder 1 lbs
Weight: 3.00

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