Autopsywoman
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hello again,
My tank finally cycled again after months of waiting. Now, both of my filters have decided to start acting up. I was wondering if it wasn't sand getting into the motors somehow, as they are both functioning but they are rattling so loud I can't sleep at night because the noise comes through my earplugs! I was considering getting a new filter just to be safe, but I don't want to lose the beneficial bacteria that I've built up on the bio-bags and bio-wheel so I'd considered buying identical filters and just putting my stuff back into them. At the same time, I am hesitant to buy the same kind of filter and was considering a canister or under-gravel filter and leaving the others on until they conk out. Any suggestions on an efficient and long-lasting filter system that will keep a good, consistent bacteria bed?
My tank finally cycled again after months of waiting. Now, both of my filters have decided to start acting up. I was wondering if it wasn't sand getting into the motors somehow, as they are both functioning but they are rattling so loud I can't sleep at night because the noise comes through my earplugs! I was considering getting a new filter just to be safe, but I don't want to lose the beneficial bacteria that I've built up on the bio-bags and bio-wheel so I'd considered buying identical filters and just putting my stuff back into them. At the same time, I am hesitant to buy the same kind of filter and was considering a canister or under-gravel filter and leaving the others on until they conk out. Any suggestions on an efficient and long-lasting filter system that will keep a good, consistent bacteria bed?