I have a Fluval 304, i have replaced the o ring, and other parts. However it still leaks. I have invested already past what my wife allowed on this canister ( i should of just scrapped it and bought a new one). Tonight i siliconed the lid to the canister, and then to be safe i hot glued it... well water still drips from different locations. I have used 2 tubes of aquarium silicone and 4 large sticks of glue (non toxic).. For the sake of arguement, and to prove my wife wrong.... how can i get it to stop leaking?
Going Insaine Fluval 304
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Tank2379
Aquarium Advice Addict
If you replaced the o-ring it should automatically stop leaking? Now is it leaking were the 2 come together or is it leaking from the aqua stop valve? I would look into the manufacturer warranty there is a 3 year limited warranty that should cover defects in the canister..... I would look into the warranty issue first before buying a new one.....
LOL i think what i have done has most certainly voided the warranty. Hot glue is a pain to remove. I tried the warranty in all seriousness. However i could not find my original receipt.. so no luck there. Duct tape maybe? J/K.
morningman
Aquarium Advice Regular
Make sure the o-ring is well lubricated with lube made especially for o-rings in filters. DO NOT USE VASELINE as it will damage the gasket. I use a product called Jacks o-ring lube . I get it from my local pool shop. Many times the extra lube will do the trick.
Tank2379
Aquarium Advice Addict
Well if that does not work then buy a New one I would either up grade to the New Fluval 405 or you could do the FX5, But how many gallons is your tank?
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-FLUVAL-405-AQUARIUM-CANISTER-FILTER-100-gal-tank_W0QQitemZ360090805157QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item360090805157&_trkparms=72%3A1205|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-FLUVAL-405-AQUARIUM-CANISTER-FILTER-100-gal-tank_W0QQitemZ360090805157QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item360090805157&_trkparms=72%3A1205|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Tank2379
Aquarium Advice Addict
If not i heard the RENA canister filter are also very good as well.... But if you are doing LR you probably would only need a good Protein Skimmer and Live Rock for filtration.... IMO
