Rena Filter problem? - Aquarium Advice

drillsar · 04-02-2006, 12:01 AM

My filter is like 6 months old, i replaced all the media but water flow seems very low, what can be the problem?

I know saltwater you can use distilled water to clean up deposits should I try that with this?

tmcgee · 04-02-2006, 12:29 AM

How are your hoses?? are they really brown and dirty?? (I would drain them, take them off and run a cloth or something through them. You could tie a nut or something to some string and the other to the cloth and then drop the nut through and pull the cloth through) If not maybe replace the hosees.. Have you cleaned the impellor lately?? Just some suggestions..

Mazdaman · 04-02-2006, 01:59 AM

only 6 months old... shouldn't be dirty hoses. I would also check the impeller or how tight the connections are with the hoses. I have a rena, over 1 yr old and still has great pressure. Do you have the flow limiter on? Just a cople thoughts.

nitrous · 04-02-2006, 03:02 AM

this about the filstar xp series? if it is make sure your disconnect valve is all the way down taht could slow it down and if you have the pressure valve on the output make sure its set at max

greenmaji · 04-10-2006, 08:39 AM

You can clean FW equipment with white vinigar. If need be..
But, if you have any valves make sure they are all the way open.

chabooky386 · 04-10-2006, 03:08 PM

Just make sure your hoses are straight as well and not in loops like a roller coaster

04-02-2006, 12:01 AM	#1
drillsar Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 195 Images: 2	Rena Filter problem? My filter is like 6 months old, i replaced all the media but water flow seems very low, what can be the problem? I know saltwater you can use distilled water to clean up deposits should I try that with this?

04-02-2006, 01:59 AM	#3
Mazdaman Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Edmotnon, AB Posts: 633 Images: 14	only 6 months old... shouldn't be dirty hoses. I would also check the impeller or how tight the connections are with the hoses. I have a rena, over 1 yr old and still has great pressure. Do you have the flow limiter on? Just a cople thoughts. __________________ Vote here for Aquarium Advice

04-02-2006, 03:02 AM	#4
nitrous Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago ridge, illinois Posts: 801 Images: 6	this about the filstar xp series? if it is make sure your disconnect valve is all the way down taht could slow it down and if you have the pressure valve on the output make sure its set at max __________________ 20 [acronym="Gallon"]gal[/acronym]-plants and 2 red zebra chiclids 15 [acronym="Gallon"]gal[/acronym]- shark tank 36 [acronym="Gallon"]gal[/acronym]-3 yellow labs 3 red zebra 1 jewel/plants

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04-02-2006, 12:29 AM	#2
tmcgee Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Peshtigo, WI Posts: 105	How are your hoses?? are they really brown and dirty?? (I would drain them, take them off and run a cloth or something through them. You could tie a nut or something to some string and the other to the cloth and then drop the nut through and pull the cloth through) If not maybe replace the hosees.. Have you cleaned the impellor lately?? Just some suggestions..

04-10-2006, 08:39 AM	#5
greenmaji Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,937	You can clean FW equipment with white vinigar. If need be.. But, if you have any valves make sure they are all the way open.

04-10-2006, 03:08 PM	#6
chabooky386 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 115	Just make sure your hoses are straight as well and not in loops like a roller coaster