I have the 8gal and after a few tanks the water in the bottom tank starts to get a film/particle layer floating on top, anyone else? Why? What is it?
363830
Hi water that is not flowing all the time becomes stagnant, it doesn't matter what containers you have it in. I have several different containers in different rooms including this one. After several fillings I have to soap all of them out. Every three weeks just give them a good cleaning.
363831
did you rinse the rocks at the bottom well and did you run water thru the filter enough times? it sounds like it's just from the rocks - try rinsing everythng again and that should help.
878115
Mine doesn't float, it's flush with its base. As long as your foam block is still completely submerged by water and your filter intake is working, you shouldn't have a problem. Are you using a water test kit? If not, I highly suggest the API Master Test Kit. It measures levels of ammonia, nitrite and nitrate in your tank to make sure they are not exceeding toxic and potentially fatal levels in your tank. Keep testing your water and if your levels are OK, your foam block is doing it's job.
1252134
I have not had a problem wth the float. T tank and that valve is where I have had trouble. I will have the unit shut down with a full tank of water. Hope this helps.
22344
That's what I have done; because of my hood, I can't raise the lip of the filter very much above the level of the water. I would have liked to be able to; that way there would be some aeration. I do have a smaller model in my 5 gallon betta tank that I don't have supplemental air. Because of this, occasionally I notice a sheen on the surface of the water. If your fish can handle extra circulation, I say go ahead and do it. I've been using a Top Fin pump from a local business that is still going strong after a year
1082712
I have found that the inlet tube (standard airline diameter) gets clogged with sediment and needs to be cleaned occasionally. Otherwise, it works fine. I have had mine for some time and have accumulated a nice crop of pods, macro algae and mangroves.
422960
I'm not sure. I haven't had that problem. I also only use distilled water so maybe that's why. I also keep the water in a gallon jug with some tin foil to cover the top. I don't use a completely open container for the water.
1409985
I have had this product for some 5 years now and have not had the problem. I agree that you might not get sufficient water pressure INTO the filter and thus out from the filter to the tank. Or the mechanism that shuts it off is set to shut off too soon??
607841
No, I've never had any problems with my tank at all. you may have just got a defective one. you may need to get it replaced.
879923
make sure the intake is clear. mine gets algae and 'junk' in it and it need cleaning regularly.
1535516
Did you test the water? Did you run it for a few hours after installation? I thought ours was a bit cloudy too in the beginning but it turns out it was just very small air bubbles. We've had ours 6 months and are thrilled with it!
735949
The is a common problem with average or low quality motors especially when the filter becomes old. The resolution is to replace the filter, clean the motor thoroughly, let it dry, re-install it with a new filter and make sure the water level is correct. In addition please make sure you are keeping the tank clean by following the guidelines using a vacuum etc. This will keep the motor from "clogging" up fast. Hope this helps.
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Hello,Did you soak the ceramic for the length of time it instructs you to soak it for before you installed it and filled the tank with water? You need to soak the ceramic. Maybe that is what the problem is. Or perhaps you didn't install the ceramic filter correctly, no offense, but it's hard to know how to answer your question without actually being there or seeing what's going on.I hope that helps.
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I have the next size up canister, the 2215, and clean it once a month by rinsing the media in newly removed tank water and replacing the finishing pad when needed. I have a light fish load, so your fish load may also come in to play as far as cleaning frequency.
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Had mine for about a year, still performing great. GREAT 6gal aquarium. I've noticed over the past year that when water is low or needed....it is loads in the rest filter and pump area than in the front. I will always add water to the rest chambers.
724932
Yeah probably, mine is over a 8 gallon planted tank. Sometimes it almost seems like too much on that tank.
1286895
I have NOT had that problem, I'd say it is your water. Fill a bottle, let it stand 24 hrs and check for sediment in the bottom of the bottle, this may tell you it is your water, not everything can be filtered out.
1584999
Not a problem with mine. It could be a clogged filter or to much pressure/flow from the supply. Replace the element and/or turn down the flow rate.