thartley
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
How long is a Marineland Penguin biowheel supposed to last?
I bought the pump/filter assembly about six months ago and the biowheel has stopped turning. I have disassembled it several times, cleaning the shafts and bearings, but a few days later, it stops turning again. It has been erratic for quite a while, but the instructions say that as long as it turns, don't worry about it. Well, it isn't turning any more, despite cleaning the moving parts. I guess I expected it to last longer than six months.
How often do others change the wheel and the charcoal filter assembly?
If I change it out, how long should I float the old wheel while the new wheel builds up its bacteria coating?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks.
I bought the pump/filter assembly about six months ago and the biowheel has stopped turning. I have disassembled it several times, cleaning the shafts and bearings, but a few days later, it stops turning again. It has been erratic for quite a while, but the instructions say that as long as it turns, don't worry about it. Well, it isn't turning any more, despite cleaning the moving parts. I guess I expected it to last longer than six months.
How often do others change the wheel and the charcoal filter assembly?
If I change it out, how long should I float the old wheel while the new wheel builds up its bacteria coating?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks.