michael1234
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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- Mar 18, 2021
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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. It screwed me hard for an hour. However, after a short break, it just worked.
The real challenge arrived after that: pump rattling noise.
At first I thought it was air because for a few moments, I didn't hear the pump at all, but when it stablized I can hear the constant pump noise, I guess it's the rattling, but not sure if it's the impeller or air. Impeller looks fine though.
I then tried to get rid of air, by tilting the filter. When it reached certain angle, water came out. This part tricked me because I don't know if a canister filter is supposed to be completely sealed, or has air gap from top.
While I couldn't find the information online, it did run well without any issue. When standing there in a baking plate, no leakage from anywhere. So right now the only issue is the pump rattling noise, and I have no idea what caused it.
Therefore I am here to ask for help. Does hope someone who are canister filter expert can give me some details or more information regarding my problem. Much appreciated.
The cascade 1000 was on sale on amazon so I picked one. After setting up everything, first issue was the priming. It screwed me hard for an hour. However, after a short break, it just worked.
The real challenge arrived after that: pump rattling noise.
At first I thought it was air because for a few moments, I didn't hear the pump at all, but when it stablized I can hear the constant pump noise, I guess it's the rattling, but not sure if it's the impeller or air. Impeller looks fine though.
I then tried to get rid of air, by tilting the filter. When it reached certain angle, water came out. This part tricked me because I don't know if a canister filter is supposed to be completely sealed, or has air gap from top.
While I couldn't find the information online, it did run well without any issue. When standing there in a baking plate, no leakage from anywhere. So right now the only issue is the pump rattling noise, and I have no idea what caused it.
Therefore I am here to ask for help. Does hope someone who are canister filter expert can give me some details or more information regarding my problem. Much appreciated.