mr.blonde845
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I got a vortex diatom filter and i cant get it to stop blowing out air bubbles. I have tried taking it apart checked everything and put it back together and cant get it to stop. Any suggestions.
vortex diatom filter
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invertcrazy
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If i'm not mistaking somewhere on the exhaust tube up around where the filter hangs on the rim of the tank you'll see a small hole about the size of a
BB or a little smaller. Plug the hole up and the bubbles should stop.
BB or a little smaller. Plug the hole up and the bubbles should stop.
mr.blonde845
New Member
I coultnt find any hole. Its the xl model if that is any help.
invertcrazy
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I have a real old one (probably 30 yrs old) but it still works like a charm. These filters were probably upgraded or modified a dozen times since mine was made. I thought by chance it might of had a hole like mine does. It was a shot in the dark but I guess it didn't help. I don't think there are too many people that use diatom filters anymore. Try calling your local fish shop or look on the instruction manual to see if there is a phone# for a help line.
Sorry I couldn't help
Sorry I couldn't help
fishtk75
Member
I had the same problem it was the shaft seals. I do not use it no more as I was told it puts silica in the water. Now I have not more algae on the glass.
Here is there site.
http://www.diatomfilter.com/manual.htm
Here is there site.
http://www.diatomfilter.com/manual.htm