UV sterilizer
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GreatWhiteTang
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GreatWhiteTang
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Yes diatom filters are just micron polishers with a specific job, they are a mechanical means of removing diatoms.
What we were discussing are carbon food sources for beneficial bacteria.
According to Marinelands website their micron cartridge is over 10 microns and they don't say how big it really is, just "over 10 microns". They do say their micron cartridge with the magnums can be used with diatomaceous earth, but the surface area is a bit worse that the vortech XL(320 vs 420) and while the pump is more modern(ish) I was really meaning something modern tailiored to the diatom filtering process with an easy recharge feature with more surface area and a pressure rated pump.
The are called diatom filters because they use diatoms, not really for the specific purpose of removing diatoms.
It relates to the OP because they can remove parasites and protozoan larger than 1 micron. It must still be in the water column and be captured by the filter, but there is no need to worry about kill rates like with UV and they don't capture bacteria which can be a plus or minus depending on the application.
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GreatWhiteTang
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Hmm good to know never had issues I just know it will pull out phytoplankton pretty well and was a more modern pump
I think we are referring to two different things, the one you describe makes more sense for the op original post though!
