Biocube light/ fan makes noise

[Ozzlil]

I have a new biocube 29g, I have the lights on a timer, when the lights first come on the "fan area" on the left side of the hood make a rattling type of noise. After 30 min. Or so it stops... Any ideas?

 

[Crabs]

It's really not that unusual. I dont know how long u have owned this aquarium but after awhile dust builds up on the fan blades. When this happens it causes the blades to become unbalanced, causing a vibration. When it happens on my BioCube, I take the fan assembly apart and blow the blades off with canned air. The same stuff u use on electronics It's no big deal. All u really need is a tiny Phillips head screwdriver. The kind u would use for glasses and a can of compressed air. U can get both these at any Walmart or home improvement store

 

[Starchar]

This is a continuous problem with Biocubes. Get some replacements, you will need them.

 

[Crabs]

You could replace it every time it makes noise, only to find the replacement makes noise. Or u can clean the blades first, which is much cheaper

 

[Starchar]

Cleaning them will help for sure and prolong their life. Never hurts to have replacements when they go to avoid your tank heating up.