Vortex Diatom Filter Model XL with extras. exclnt Condition Diatomaceous Earth

Description

OK folks....these don't come up often.  this particular model is a gem....primes right up and hums along. This has been personally tested on my aquarium and it functioned flawlessly.  After running a couple of times, rinsed and put away correctly.  Not a derelict, incomplete unit sold by some that will have you hunting for the obscure all over the internet.  This one is complete, with a spare filter bag and half portion of diatom powder that should last for many filterings.
Generic description from the manufacturer.
Vortex XL Diatom Filter
For super cleaning your aquarium and water polishing, the Diatom XL filters up to 300 GPH for tanks up to 125 gallons. Is the highest speed aquarium diatom filter on the market (designed for continuous operation). Used to filter aquarium water to an extremely pure state, without disturbing the natural bacteria levels. It is very effective at getting rid of parasites and green water as well as dangerous bacteria. ...
It uses a unique diatom powder to filter particles as small as one half - one diatom in size. Even some parasites and bacteria are large enough to be trapped and pulled out of the water by a diatom filter. It is a wonderful "green water" cleaner, as free-floating algae is too large to avoid the filter trap.,
Diatom Filters remove many free-swimming infectious stages of various parasites from the tank water before they can attach to their hosts, and when the attached adult parasites on the fish die, the fish are eventually left parasite-free. Because many free-floating bacterias are also removed from the tank, wounded fish often heal more quickly (absent the bacterias that cause infections)
After parasites and toxic algae problems have been eliminated, it is a good idea to schedule diatom filtration on a weekly basis or even continuously for a problem tank.
Used properly, your Diatom filter will eliminate the need to "tear down" your aquarium to clean.
Vortex XL Diatom Filter Features:
Electrical on-off switch and
self priming motor
100% filtration of water
that passes through the pump - no hidden "by-pass holes"
Quiet operation.
Motor shaft is connected directly to the impeller (no slipping magnetic drive or squealing belts)
Thermally protected motor. Self-contained and designed for continuous operation
Adjustable and directional flow
Backwashes clean without taking the filter apart. Protected against gravel jam of the impeller
Easily recharged with filter media - Diatom filter powder, superchar or water softener may be added while the filter is running.
Positively does not change pH
New unbreakable chamber base stand and jar!
Higher capacity jar holds more powder.
Filters up to 300 GPH for Aquariums up to 125 Gallons
Measures 18" high by 7.5" wide at the base
Contains starter pack of diatom powder and everything needed to start using immediately.
Free shipping continental US. All others, please inquire before bidding to get a shipping rate quoted.