Scottyhorse
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I have an AC 20 on my 10 gallon, and all the way dialed down, it still creates quite a bit of flow... I think on a 4 gallon it would be way to much.
I have an AC 20 on my 10 gallon, and all the way dialed down, it still creates quite a bit of flow... I think on a 4 gallon it would be way to much.
maybe it's the water level relative to the top of the rim. i noticed that brian has water all the way up, almost at rim level
time to call costumer service and file a complaint since the filter died so soon. in most cases, they will ask you to send the copy of the original receipt and ship you a replacement filter
Im not worried about getting a replacment. Im more concerned about the fact that I dont really have a replacment and the only choice I have is a penguin biowheel 100 rated for 20 gallons.
do you have a bubbler? it will oxygenate your tank for a little while, which is better than having no agitation at all
Yea, I have one in there but IDK what Im going to do now. If I get the aquaclear 20 on Amazon it will take a couple days to get here and the only petsmart around me that has it priced at $36.00!!! Im pretty worried about the fish.
Have you tried Bill's suggestion? These HOB filters need a good impeller cleaning once and a while. They especially won't start up again after a water change when you unplug and plug them back in. I also have to re-start my AC 20 occasionally when it won't restart by moving the intake tube all the way to the side where I can see the impeller, after it's plugged in, nudge the impeller with a skewer stick to help the impeller start.
Wow... Just wow. So after going through all of that, I plugged in the filter again. It works now. Before it did nothing, now when I plug it in it vibrates and buzzes. I have it hooked back up to the tank. Thank you everyone for your advice!