Recent content by michael1234

Yes and my main motivation to move to canister is exactly what you just said: lower maintenance. I didn’t think the bypassed water was an issue but I think so now. My water is full of tiny floating things when looking closely and hopefully the surrounding media can fix it. The sound level of...

But do you hear the operation sound of the filter pump? Or is it dead silent that you don’t hear anything even when putting your head next to it? Two filters in a row with the same loudness don’t feel right...

Thanks. I heard about the water bypass issue but haven’t got a time to deal with that yet... I tested the filter today when replacing the impeller, and noticed no leaking anyway this time, so it must be some extra water trapped somewhere, not from internally. I actually ordered another filter...

I like this idea. I will test it tomorrow when the impeller is coming in. Still within first week of use so still treat the filter like a baby. Time for it to grow up :lol:

Hey M.J. thank you so much for the input! That definitely helped me as a canister filter noob! The impeller was "sucked" in so honestly I cannot tell if it sits correctly in position. The shaft was in the rubber hat and was tucked in the center of the detachable plastic cover on the pump/top. I...

Although I am not new to fish hobby, I am new to canister filter. Didn't opt in because of some flooding stories, but eventually decided to pick one to save the back space to wall. The cascade 1000 was on sale on amazon so I picked one. After setting up everything, first issue was the priming...