Is there any easier way to keep this tank clean? The water gets merky looking and I've gone through 3 filters to try and fix the problem.
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I have not had that problem, but I have just one betta in it. Try the Tetra website - they answer quickly and thoroughly.
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You have to clean it frequently- like at least every week. It gets murky otherwise. The filter is a piece of crap and the tank is little.
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I like to keep an invertebrate in the tank, such as a snail or a shrimp. They are good at keeping the tank tidy and bettas don't mind animals who aren't fish.
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Be sure your water level is to top of tank. I used 2 filters in mine for extra clean tank. I also opened top strainer 1/2 open. Mine is so quiet I have to check that it is running. If noise continues I would contact the company for a replacement.
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Maybe it's in the water you're using from the tap. Try using purified water. Mine has never done that and I definitely don't clean it as much as you do.
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may need to clean filter in back. use amonia. also if yours has glass plates take them out and clean in amonia
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When I got mine out this winter it was doing the same thing but I had put new filters on it and think them weren't soaked yet. I changed the water and restarted it and the thing has been working ever since so that is all the help I can be.
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Clean the filter when you do a water change. Keep the water you got from the tank in a bucket. Clean the filter in that water
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Hi Anna, if this is a new tank? you may not have cleaned the gravel properly and may have to do a partial tank exchage. I have used algone in the past and has cleared the tank nicely but did notice that it does leave a slim and clogs the filter. Please let me know if that helps.
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So far I haven't had that issue. I just clean off the filter - wipe off with paper towel or hand and replace it. I haven't had it longer than about one month.
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The filter is like a very loose sponge, I have been using it for over a month and have not noticed anything in it. I think the better advice is to change the water more often and don't let gunky crud build up in your pets water in the first place.
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I replaced the filter with a fluval filter. Yeah, it was strong and dangerous in my opinion. I just sold this tank! It is an awesome tank! More on the fluval mini filter, you can adjust the current. Make sure you can return it because I have found some models of the filter to be noisy.
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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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Sounds like you have air trapped in the system. You could try taking the filters out and flushing the system with water and reinstalling the filters. I'm assuming that you have no leaks in it.
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Have you cleaned the pump and filter after you do you need to plug the pump in and flush the rest of duribes out not in the tank but in a bowl or pan usually this will eliminate the problem I quite using the filters because of this problem
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Hi Margaret, please follow cleaning instructions that came with your machine. Thats what i do. Put clean water in tank and flush system after use....
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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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The dirty water collection tank is full. Also make sure you clean and wash the filters. If the filters are clogged it will shut down.
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Usually when water sits for long periods of time, it becomes stagnant, and in the case of your filter, it's been just sitting in that filter for a month. There is a possible build up of algae. Id buy a new filter cartridge and try that.