Oops Rookie Mistake!

[shellieca]

So, today I decided to rinse out my canister filter media for the 1st time since I set it up two weeks ago. Had it unplugged, vac'd & syphon end out the tank, flipped the lever to remove the filter hoses & here comes the water gushing out!!! Attached it back really quick. OOPS! Had to go back to the instructions, forget the lever shut off first. After that easy as pie!

 

[ezy33]

When I ran canister filters I would keep them in a 5 gallon bucket, I could disconnect the hoses and remove bucket and all. If it should start leaking i had a better chance of catching it instead of finding the wet carpet as my only clue.

 

[Wolfsblood]

First time I used a canister filter was on a salt tank. When I primed it I found out the o-ring didnt seat right. About 2 gallons of salt water ended up on my carpet. At least im just renting I guess?

 

[AngelWings]

Good idea, ezy33! I'm about to add a second canister to my 150gal. I think I'll add the buckets too.

 

[Hholly]

Ditto that! Great idea! When I first set up my canister I had the O ring in the wrong spot and it started to massively leak. Wish I'd thought of the bucket idea.