Fluval 405 question.

[denwhite16]

I've had my 405 for about six months now, and pretty much since I got it, every once in a while it will blow out a burst of tiny bubbles. I read somewhere I may have a leak somewhere, but I can't find one. Anyone else have this problem, or any ideas?

 

[carey]

Do you have any air sources near the intake like a power head? Sometime the filter can suck up extra air slowly and then it bubbles out the output. i had this issue with my FW tank.

 

[denwhite16]

None even in the tank. The only thing I thought it may be is an attachment I have that is made by Fluval, that let's surface water into the intake as well as pulling from the bottom. I don't know the name of it, I'll look it up when I get home.

 

[carey]

Ah a surface skimmer that attaches to the fluval? That may be it... maybe you can adjust it down a bit? How does it work anyway? I was looking at them for my fluvals

 

[melosu58]

Moved to General Hardware and equipment discussion.

 

[Fishguy2727]

Air can slowly buildup in the canister. The FX5 actually allows for this and turns off for two minutes twice daily. If it is not leaking I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[MonsterfishGuy]

Yes you can ajust your surface skimmer and it Will stop!

 

[HUKIT]

I get air bubbles trapped after cleaning my Fluvals, the best thing I have found is give it a good shake after you've retarted it.

 

[denwhite16]

I get air bubbles trapped after cleaning my Fluvals, the best thing I have found is give it a good shake after you've retarted it.

I've tried that, works a little and then more come.

 

[Fishguy2727]

Ditch or adjust the surface skimmer.