Hi-
I have a 70 gallon aquaclear on a 29 gallon tank. 1 8-10 inch goldfish. This is my second aquaclear - having been though other brands before, I settled on this one and was very happy with its performance, ease of cleaning, etc. The motor broke on the first one so I bought a second. Problem with this one though is that I had to break it down a few weeks ago because I hadn't cleaned it in a while and it got really gunky inside. I replaced the carbon but not the white sponge.
All was well until I got it running again, and now it won't stop making noise! I've tried leveling it a bit better, taking it apart and reassembling it, etc. - nothing helps!
I don't know if something's breaking in there? I took the propeller (impeller?) out of the motor and rinsed it, but there was nothing on it to begin with.
I'm considering just getting a canister filter and giving up on this, but maybe there's a cheaper option?
I just want some quiet!!
If anyone does recommend another filter - is a canister or an HOB filter better (as far as efficiency and quiet). I've already had whisper filters and penguin filters and weren't happy with either. But I've never tried a canister...
Thanks for any thoughts
I have a 70 gallon aquaclear on a 29 gallon tank. 1 8-10 inch goldfish. This is my second aquaclear - having been though other brands before, I settled on this one and was very happy with its performance, ease of cleaning, etc. The motor broke on the first one so I bought a second. Problem with this one though is that I had to break it down a few weeks ago because I hadn't cleaned it in a while and it got really gunky inside. I replaced the carbon but not the white sponge.
All was well until I got it running again, and now it won't stop making noise! I've tried leveling it a bit better, taking it apart and reassembling it, etc. - nothing helps!
I don't know if something's breaking in there? I took the propeller (impeller?) out of the motor and rinsed it, but there was nothing on it to begin with.
I'm considering just getting a canister filter and giving up on this, but maybe there's a cheaper option?
I just want some quiet!!
If anyone does recommend another filter - is a canister or an HOB filter better (as far as efficiency and quiet). I've already had whisper filters and penguin filters and weren't happy with either. But I've never tried a canister...
Thanks for any thoughts