is it normal for this to pop and release bubbles? New to owning an aquarium and it has been doing it since I've started cycling the tank.
569592
Mine does not do that. There could be a crack and the heat could be heating the water and cause bubbling. Mine just keeps the water warm and I haven't had a single issue.
1516841
The bubbles aren't particularly fine but I use these as my only aeration on 2 tanks and haven't had any problems in the 3 or so months I've used them.
2121675
I don't know, I don't have a problem with mine. Maybe there is built up sediment in your tank and sprayer. I hope that this helps. I also have a filter for the water on mine.
281872
Well, if you want a LOT of bubbles it will be perfect.. It has four outlets so you could easily have four aquariums going. I have a 60-gal tank and it is more than enough.. And super quiet.. I would suggest getting it.. You can upgrade your tanks and never need additional equipment.
1392556
There is a screen in the bottom of the tank. Use an old toothbrush and GENTLY scrub it clean. Rinse the tank out and that should fix your problem. :)
1628307
Ha ha....we were actually going to suggest that, but didnt know how to phrase it. Good for you using your noggin....sometimes a bubble of air can form in the plumbing and it is hard to get it out. Guess we will have to add "sucking" to our technical must do list! But that is often all it takes in cases where water is not being disbursed. Sometimes things get disconnected or air bubbles form during the rough ride across the ocean. Glad to see it worked out for you...its a good little machine for the money.
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
17775
They weren't for my bettas- what I did was get a little airline control valve so that I could control the size and flow of the bubbles. Another fix is to point the outflow towards the side of a tank or add some floating plants to sort of stifle the flow.
1945590
My experience says you should always use a bubbler in addition to your filter! I add a bubbler for extra breaking of the surface tension and gas release from the aquarium (which helps saturate more oxygen in the water). I've run these Aqueon filters without a bubbler, but the fish seem to be more lethargic with the filter alone. The bubbler is cheap insurance. I am currently running nine tanks ranging from 10 gallons to 180 gallons and have put a bubbler in all of them. On most of the tanks the bubbler is on a battery backup. If a power failure takes down your filter, a bubbler alone can keep a healthy tank alive for days. My experience says you should always use a bubbler in addition to your filter! I add a bubbler for extra breaking of the surface tension and gas release from the aquarium (which helps saturate more oxygen in the water). I've run these Aqueon filters without a bubbler, but the fish seem to be more lethargic with the filter alone. The bubbler is cheap insurance. I am currently running nine tanks ranging from 10 gallons to 180 gallons and have put a bubbler in all of them. On most of the tanks the bubbler is on a battery backup. If a power failure takes down your filter, a bubbler alone can... » Read More My experience says you should always use a bubbler in addition to your filter! I add a bubbler for extra breaking of the surface tension and gas release from the aquarium (which helps saturate more oxygen in the water). I've run these Aqueon filters without a bubbler, but the fish seem to be more lethargic with the filter alone. The bubbler is cheap insurance. I am currently running nine tanks ranging from 10 gallons to 180 gallons and have put a bubbler in all of them. On most of the tanks the bubbler is on a battery backup. If a power failure takes down your filter, a bubbler alone can keep a healthy tank alive for days. « Show Less
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Take a sample of the water in a clear glass. If it clears from the bottom up, it is air bubbles, no worries. As the unit is used the trapped air will flush out. If it clears from the top down then it is debris. This should not happen. I would think that after flushing the system once and you still find debris, there is something wrong.
1695564
Sorry, I just noticed that you said you just hooked it up and ran it for 30 minutes, so there probably isn't debris build-up yet. Sounds like air in the pump.
1763050
Take off the silencer and see if you get the bubbles.. then if it works... take a a drill bit and see if the holes are clear... mine did the same thing (silencer was plugged ) and if still no bubbles move tthe plastic pc. (Strainer pc.) Back and forth twisting action until it starts to pull air... hope it helps if not let me know
1910805
None. It's actually very quite. You might here some noise initially as its priming. But after about a minute or two it is silent. Make sure you have the tubes in the correct intake and outflow hookups. Also make sure the filter is level with your tank and not below it. Finally assure that your tubes run without any twists in them.
471408
Mine makes a soft popping sound. Its sounds like as the water is dripping through and the air replaces it kind of like pouring liquid from a bottle.
796422
The bubble is normal. Also, I did not cut the seal nipple as instructed. The gauge works perfectly, and the liquid won't leak out.
413794
Yes. I hear the ticking as the tank fills up as well. Once the tank is full the ticking stops. Mine is noticable but not irritating. I have had the system for several months and hardly ever notice. Sure cleans my water. Water tastes great.
2278488
I had this problem as well, make sure the water tank is placed correctly. My tank wasn't pushed all the way down. I hope this solves your issue as well.