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Re: [APD] DE substitute



Good find, Jared.

Another alternative is a volcanic material:

http://www.intheswim.com/searchitem.cfm/productid/1115/storeid/0

I haven't tried it but it's supposed to work.

Scott H.
--- Jared Morris <jmorris at infostations_com> wrote:
> So, on my trip to the pool supply store to buy a
> ridiculous amount of diatomaceous earth, I found a
> product called "Fiber Clear", a cellulose based fiber
> dust that can be used in place of DE in pool filters.  I
> picked up a 9 oz bag for $5, to try in my Whisper
> Diatomagic filter.
> 
> The results:  Fantastic!  It took about he same amount of
> this stuff as DE to coat the filter cartridge, and was
> easier and safer (biodegradable, and no respiratory risk)
> to work with.  Also, it does not pose the risk of
> introducing silicates, and the resulting diatom algae
> bloom, into the aquarium.  I'm not saying this is the
> best stuff out there, but it is a little less hassle then
> a 20 lbs box of messy DE, still less expensive than
> indivudual bags of "Whisper Diatomagic Powder," and it
> works.
> 
> Jared
> 
> "With great power, Comes great responsibility"
> 
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