Coursair
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I’m running a Fluval 403 Canister Filter. Canisters have always intimidated me a bit. I have years of experience with HOBs.
Finally decided my 403 needed a thorough cleaning. I’m running an AC on the same tank, so I’m hoping my cycle will be fine.
I took everything apart, kept one big pad dirty. Rinsed everything else. Put it all back together.
The filter has no suction.
I pulled it apart. Found the O Ring inside the filter.
Reset. No suction. Put the O Ring back.
Arggghh
I’m told to try Vaseline. I’ll be saving up for a new Canister at some point. This one works great, but it’s a pain to Prime and a pain to get the O Ring to seat properly.
This is my 55g that uses my Fluval
Finally decided my 403 needed a thorough cleaning. I’m running an AC on the same tank, so I’m hoping my cycle will be fine.
I took everything apart, kept one big pad dirty. Rinsed everything else. Put it all back together.
The filter has no suction.
I pulled it apart. Found the O Ring inside the filter.
Reset. No suction. Put the O Ring back.
Arggghh
I’m told to try Vaseline. I’ll be saving up for a new Canister at some point. This one works great, but it’s a pain to Prime and a pain to get the O Ring to seat properly.
This is my 55g that uses my Fluval
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