The polishing system works as a depth filter, uses negative suction and comes in 3 different sizes. The difference is most filters push the water and particulate through the media. In negative suction the water is pulled through the filter media allowing for more even flow and it prevents the media from collapsing on itself. The System will remove particulates down to 50 microns, when using “Crystal Clear” ( my formulated diatomaceous earth replacement) you will be able to remove particulates down to 1 micron not only polishing your water but removing free floating parasites as well! All you add to the aquarium is 1 teaspoon (5 mls) per 10 gallons and you will be able to notice the migration of the color through the depth of the media. The media which is 100% polyester fiber used to stuff pillows starts out as snowy white then increasingly darkens. It takes about a minute to change out the media. The used media can be discarded as it is very inexpensive and can be purchase at most stores.
It takes about one hour (depending on the size) to polish an aquarium. I clean all my aquariums at least twice a month using this method.
Comes with a bottle of crystal clear.
System Sizes and cost
Small up to 20 gallons power head included $39.00
Medium up to 70 gallons power head included $59.00
Large up to 150 gallons power head included $69.00
"Crystal Clear"
Diatomaceous Earth Replacement |
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"Crystal Clear" a formulated diatomaceous earth replacement, is a clear solution and will remove particles down to 1 micron and less, not only polishing your water also removing free floating parasites, bacteria and algae as well! All you add to the aquarium is 1 teaspoon (5mls) per 10 gallons and you will begin to notice the migration of the color through the depth of the media. The media which is 100% polyster fiber used to stuff pillows starts out as snowy white then increasingly darkens. It takes about a minute to change out the media. The used media can be discarded as it is very inexpensive and can be purchased at most stores (Walmart, Joanne Fabrics, etc.)
"Crystal Clear" will aid in the removal of microscopic particles which would ptherwise cause the water to be turbid (cloudy) and which would be difficult or impossible to remove by filtration alone. Particles finer than 0.1 µm (10-7m) in water remainin continuously in motion due to elictrostatic charge (often negative) which causes them to repel each other. Once their electrostatic charge is neutralized by the use of "crystal clear", the finer particles start to collide and agglomerate (collect together) under the influence of Van der Waals forces. These larger and heavier particles are then easily filtered out. This process is also used in drinking water treatment.
It takes about an hour (depending on the size) to polish an aquarium. I clean all of my aquariums with this process at least twice a month. It is strongly recommended that you replace the folter media (100% Polyester fill fiber) and replacing it instead of reusing it as some of the debris may find it's way back into the aquarium
(Note: If the pH of your aquarium water is acidic below 7 use half dosage 1 tsp 5mls per 20 gallons.
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