I have this... filter question? Does anyone else's rear filter basin hold less water than the actual tank?
338674
Mine is at the same level you might have a clog somewhere that is causing less waterflow to the rear try rinsing your bottom spong with aquarium water. or check your pumps flow rate might be too high
338675
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.
338676
Yes...lower in rear than in front at times. Add water to rear chambers when it is needed.
1503457
Not sure what tour question is, but am wondering if you turned off the water supply before installing. I've forgotten this step and had it leak. Once I redid the installation process, it worked quote fine. If that's not the problem, maybe it is a defective filter? Wishing you luck.
13406
I have filter pad on bottom then carbon then bio. Bet useing it like this for months. Now I have it on a 55 gal and still have crystal clear water with 4 turtles.
977885
I had a similar problem. The water was picking up a rubbery taste from the tank (inside the tank is a rubber balloon like bladder that stores the water). Usually this is filtered out by the Stage 4 mechanism, but the wiring I did bypassed the Stage 4 - so I had to add a polishing filter right out to the tap.
465814
There's a partition separating the main tank from the filter part. there is a "vent" in the bottom right corner of the tank that allows the water to pass through to the filter section.
1304240
I think fitting a new filtration system in the place of this one is possible because it just hangs at the back of the tank. If you don't overload the tank this filtration system is just perfect. I have 3 tetras and two dwarf frogs and this filtration hasn't failed me .. great tank overall !
1465424
My water pressure is always very low with this filter, and mine also keeps resetting the "gallons filtered" counter. You might want to check with the manufacturer. I've noticed that the filter needs to be flushed out when not used often.
1740985
I installed a water blocking canister filter http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/2000x2000/170/170308_2000x2000.jpg right under the wheel well where the filler neck is. Works perfect. I've had it now for a few years. I wanted a filter just in case there was any debris in the tank. Plus if it gets condensation in it the filter will pick it up and stop flowing before it lets it pass.
1236683
You might want to check the pump for any kind of blockage,it does not come rushing our with any kind of pressure.I thought there would be more pressure coming out after I installed mine as compared to other filters I have had in the past...that is not the case with this filter/pump set up.
579900
have you had better luck with your filter? Just received mine, have hooked it up but can't get suction. Have primed it, filled the tank first, as mentioned in another post. Have not shortened the length of the tubing as yet. Any advice?
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.
1517828
Mine is the same way, it's about a 1/4 full and says water is low. Not a biggie to me, but is still frustrating at times.
1333773
I that happened to me.. basically you over filled it and the pressure pushed the top tank up.... fill up to the top of filter, or just below. It's good to go
1356723
I bought two and put in the bottom of a 55 gallon tank. Since installing the filters there has been quite a build-up of ??? on the top of the gravel.It is white and stringy (?) and very hard to clean out because of the tank depth! I have had MUCH better luck keeping the tank clean by installing two flow through filters and extending one of the intakes as close to the bottom as possible. If I had it to do over again I would NOT have gotten the under gravel systems.
1458698
Maybe some fluid engineer could comment on this, but if you can pull water up a short tube that means water is being pulled through the filter. I have a 6 inch tube in an aquarium and that functions well.
839782
too much filteration doesn't exist. I have a 55 gallon tank with a 406, and another 100 gallon filter. The more the merrier.
1236684
mine has great outflow, check your pump output?? pump size ample to do the job?? filter plugged??? is the red flag in the bubble showing the filter plugged??