this pump is putting out thousands of tiny bubbles into my main tank. how can I stop it from doing this. I have it on the lowest setting
515061
Only time thats happened to me is low water level where the pump is located so it chops the water and creates bubbles. Could the impaler be damaged?
515062
You most likely have a leak in your plumbing somewhere allowing the entrainment of the air. Are you using the pump external or submerged?
515063
If the pump input and output isn't exposed to air then there couldn't be micro bubbles. I don't know your setup but it could be syphoning air at the input side.
515064
It sounds like theirs air getting in somehow? If it's sucking all water it shouldn't put out bubbles
41832
There's a switch on the pump that lets you switch it down from + all the way to -. That is still a bit too much flow for a betta fish, but you can baffle it by putting a Fluval Pre-Filter Sponge over the output nozzle. I have done this, and my betta is totally fine with it. He likes to sleep against the filter intake, and get in my water wisteria that are floating and ride them around like a lazy river raft, haha. They move reaaaaaaally slow now.
2285154
You might have a piece of gravel or a small snail stuck inside. I would take it apart and use a cotton swab to see if anything comes out. It's one of the quietest pumps on the market.
1280768
Take the unit apart and pull the little pump out and see if its clogged with debris. When the pump get clogged it will start getting loud. Also if there is air getting in it will be noisy so make sure to fill the enclosed compartment(where the filter sits) is filled with water first. Hope this helps.
386686
Gee...sounds like a faulty product. Shouldn't do that. Try a tiny bit of cooking oil on the gasket that is on the pump and see if it's just a dry gasket. If that doesn't do it...return it.
1146264
Yep, sounds like the pump valve is either faulty or sticking. I keep mine at about 50% so it doesn't splash, it's for the cats and they don't like to get wet. Call customer service and see if they have a solution for you.
1858402
If it stops, make sure the screen on the bottom is clean and the filter on the pump is clean as well. When mine slows or stops, I have to check that and it usually needs to be cleaned out. Don't know the size of your pump but I know I had to get a stronger one than the box states. I use a 1500gph and it flies around the pool. Also make sure there's no air in the hose because that'll make it stop too.
386688
I usually make 6 or 7 pumps and stop when I hear a quiet "click". When I remove the stopper the next time, the vacuum seal pops.My pump is new and I do not have any knowledge of how long it works well.
413793
While the tank is filling, there is a clear 'tick'. Annoying until the tanks fills, but I don't catch it clicking often anymore and we use the system a lot. You might consider the larger holding tank. The trade off is that the flow rate is great.
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
833322
I found cleaning the pump intake solved the problem. When I took my out, it had cat hair plugging the intake side. Once I got it cleaned out, it works like new!
584076
What I did was put my finger over the white pump and held it there for few seconds. I did that a couple times and it started bubbling and pumping.
521439
Just leave it alone. It's part of the sensing operation. Still think it is a great little pump!
204261
Hi George:The design flaw of the filter causes this problem: all u need to do is use a clean blunt object, like the handle of a butter knife, tap the top of the filter until all the bubbles come out. You may need to do this every time you add water to the top. If you have the double filter (large) model, tap bot filters. It removes the bubbles that are causing a vapor lock situation, and water flows normally again.
1146953
This is a water pump. If you want air bubbles, get an air pump. If you want to move water, get a water circulator or "wave maker"
1396646
I've not actually experienced this. You might have a defective pump, although I can't be certain.
381060
This item doesn't stop the odor. It sounds like you have a problem with hard water or a calcium buildup in the bottom of your tanks. You need to drain and flush the tank several times to remove the buildup.