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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/01/2006, 02:22 PM
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Views: 127
Posted By AggieC
Vortex Elite Diatom Filter

Anyone ever use this:

VORTEX ELITE two steps up from Freedom Filter (can also be used for ponds and has flotation capability) can get for about $150 online.
* 460 Gallons Per Hour; 432 Square...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/01/2006, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 178
Posted By AggieC
True, but basically my question is about the...

True, but basically my question is about the Vortex.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/30/2006, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 178
Posted By AggieC
Advice re: Vortex Elite Diatom Filter vs XL- both remove ich

Anyone ever use this: 85 Gal. Opening of my tank is about 36" x 13" but tank is 17" wide peninsula, 24 1/2" depth

VORTEX ELITE two steps up from Freedom Filter (can also be used for ponds and has...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 09/15/2006, 12:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 193
Posted By AggieC
thanks for all help so far. Unfortunately,...

thanks for all help so far.

Unfortunately, as Angela said, Unicorn and Hippo are dead. Here's what I believe happened. Sohal looked good at lfs. I did not qt. When I put in my tank it looked...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 09/14/2006, 09:48 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 75,023
Posted By AggieC
Eyes clear, stripes colorful, hungry (they will...

Eyes clear, stripes colorful, hungry (they will always eat) and alert. 3-4". No. They like places to perch and places to hide, especially from bright light. Doesn't matter. Doesn't seem...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 09/14/2006, 07:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 193
Posted By AggieC
The only thing I can think of is that the skimmer...

The only thing I can think of is that the skimmer has not been working and the UV was running through it. The trickle filter is working fine though with a carbon filter. I have plenty of...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 09/14/2006, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 193
Posted By AggieC
lfs said raise temp to 84 degrees, lower salinity...

lfs said raise temp to 84 degrees, lower salinity to 1.017 water change. I have vortex diatom filter. He said run vortex 24/7.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 09/14/2006, 11:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 193
Posted By AggieC
mysterious fish killer

hi guys

First, the animals:
Passer Angel (now deceased)
Volitans Lion (Timothy) 10" nose to tip of tail
Orange spine unicornfish
sohal tang
hippo tang
lobster (7")
large red crab
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 09/12/2006, 01:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 128
Posted By AggieC
help! ASAP PLEASE. Passer Angel possessed by *#$@%

hi. my Passer Angel, who we nicknamed the "terrorist" (guess why) was usually very active. All of a sudden he was hiding and not eating. I thought my Hippo Tang who is a decent size and has...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 08/15/2006, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 264
Posted By AggieC
Started using it yesterday. Believe me, I'm open...

Started using it yesterday. Believe me, I'm open to all advice. He made it through another night. I just wish he would eat.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 08/14/2006, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 264
Posted By AggieC
I have him qt. The box says fin and tail rot. ...

I have him qt. The box says fin and tail rot. He doesn't have that. Just his back end is scrape (I believe from the powerhead he squeezed himself behind). He does look pretty beat up though. I...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 08/13/2006, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 264
Posted By AggieC
I have read that section on the care of the...

I have read that section on the care of the radiata and found it very helpful. I will try him on some ghost shrimp initially after I move the powerhead. If he doesn't eat I'll let him hide there...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 08/13/2006, 10:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 264
Posted By AggieC
Radiata Lionfish not doing well

Hi all,

I made all the mistakes. Yesterday, I purchased my 4" Radiata at LFS, not only did I not see it eat, but it was disinterested. (LFS said it was full). Some of its spikes were worn off...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/09/2006, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 209
Posted By AggieC
Yes, I have done all of the above. and it was...

Yes, I have done all of the above. and it was definitely blowing powder not air bubbles. Vortex thinks I have a faulty filter bag and will replace it or I can send the whole unit back and they will...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/08/2006, 11:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 209
Posted By AggieC
After checking the filter for holes, making sure...

After checking the filter for holes, making sure it was seated properly, cleaning it out and charging it with fresh powder, I finally got the filter to work. (no applause yet please) I ran the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/08/2006, 12:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 209
Posted By AggieC
possible. when I take it apart (again) I'll...

possible. when I take it apart (again) I'll check for that along with seeing if it is seated correctly. I have the Freedom Filter. Do you have the D1 or XL which is meant to sit on the floor?.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/08/2006, 11:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 209
Posted By AggieC
vortex diatom filter not working

thanks for your replies.

I had no problem with getting the charging the filter the first time and used the bucket method you all used. I've been on the phone with Vortex now for two days, after...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/06/2006, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 209
Posted By AggieC
Unhappy vortex diatom filter not working

Hi. I bought a new Vortex Freedom Filter and followed all the directions. I am going insane for two days and still can't get it to work. It seems to work upside down. I see the water flowing that...
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