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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I have not had that symptom but I would immediately make sure that the tank is empty and also clean the filter. If a hose is used to drain the water to a drain I would make sure it does not have a kink in it. Usually a red light comes on for the tank and filter.
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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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Mine did this too. I bought a whole new one instead of filters. It's only a few bucks more and you dont have to mess with the filter even if its a little wasteful.
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I also have a rust problem and found the best method is to install a prefilter upstream of this one. Use one of the white string wound type filters. It helps this filter last longer. Otherwise, you get about a month or so of use.
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Hi, it's your filter, no matter how clean it looks on the outside it gets pretty clogged internally. You can order three packs of filters on Amazon. You could always pull it out until they arrive. Rob
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We have had the tank just over a month and haven't had to clean it. There is a film of calcium build up on the outside because there is a little water that splashes out. Even tho we condition the water before adding. We have really hard water. We just have to add water every few days. Compared to our old tetra tank? Love it!
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I would clean and do a full water change once a week. The filters are easy to find on amazon for cheap too and should be changed out every 6 weeks or so. Other than full water change and just wiping down with a paper towel, it's a pretty low maintenance tank.
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My first question would be if you primed it according to the instructions that should have come with it (I think they're on the box)? If not, do so. If yes, something I've done to prolong the use of mine is to gently scrub the filters with a clean wet dish cloth. I'm assuming your filtering tap water, but if your filtering dirty water then flow can diminish quicker.
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Sounds like a build up of gunk. I bought the cleaning brushes to clean the motor every other time I change the filter. Also try using vinegar, pour some in the bowl with the water and let it run for an hour or so. It should clear it up. But if it stopped working than you might have to buy another one. But it's very important to keep the motor clean and change the filters every 30-45 days depending on how many animals you have. I always take the water bowl apart and wash it because it gets hard water and gunk build up in it. Hope that helps.
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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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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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I have not had any problems with mine but I use a filtered water! Suggest you try that first!
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You probably need to clean the filter every week until it seems cleaner. It is never completely cleaned but you can see through the water. Hope that helps.
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Mine does this too! It's contaminating my fish tank. I also get carbon dust, even though I've rinsed, and re-rinsed the filters. The carbon dust accumulates on the leaves of my plants.
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I haven't experienced this problem yet...be sure to rinse the filter as instructed prior to placing it in place; and be sure you haven't installed it backwards...not much help--I know, but all I can think of.
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Some people do, but I didn't for my aquarium. You don't have to, and some people prefer to keep it dirty. Just a heads up, your tank will be very cloudy for a few days, but this is perfectly normal and it will settle on its own. Just keep your filter running.