View Full Version : Question for people with Aquaclear HOBs
jpappy789
08-16-2007, 2:54 PM
The carbon insert is too long for the basket (it's the one that came with the filter). I removed the bag from the plastic, is there another smaller bag inside of that one or what?
Weezer
08-16-2007, 3:48 PM
It just looks long, if its the right one just work it into the holder. its made to be snug. i just cleaned ours today and know what you mean...:)
jpappy789
08-16-2007, 3:59 PM
Mine isn't taking up water now, and it's making a sctratching noise...what is going on?
KYOSHI
08-16-2007, 4:00 PM
You really don't need the carbon
Weezer
08-16-2007, 4:01 PM
Try filling the reservoir where the intake tube is while its running....:)
jpappy789
08-16-2007, 4:01 PM
Ok, gunna try it...
jpappy789
08-16-2007, 4:18 PM
Whew...it's working now
Weezer
08-16-2007, 4:20 PM
:headbang2:
jpappy789
08-16-2007, 4:23 PM
I get so worked up about things...well, time to cycle!
IceH2O
08-16-2007, 4:25 PM
Why not just take half the media from the 30 gallon? Instant cycle.
jpappy789
08-16-2007, 4:41 PM
Using a UGF with penguin power head...is there even media in that? I honestly have no idea how I successfully cycled that tank...
Now my BIOwheel is acting odd. Every once and a while it runs out of water in the resevoir but it eventually refills itself...the sound is rather annoying though...
Viettxboii
08-16-2007, 5:00 PM
lol...well kick it...always works with my computer, not so sure about filters though, but fitleres are lwoer tech so should work haha
for my ac carbon inserts when i used them, i just plopped all of it down to one side of hte bag and folded the rest.
jpappy789
08-16-2007, 5:06 PM
Ugh, my biowheel stop filling itself, now I have to manually pour water in and it starts sucking up water...could my water level be too low?
jpappy789
08-16-2007, 5:11 PM
the impeller is stopping, my guess is that sand is already getting in it because I still have some floating particles...how should I keep sand from getting in the intake?
IceH2O
08-16-2007, 5:12 PM
Biowheel on an Aquaclear?
What type is it? You sure you don't have a Marineland?
IceH2O
08-16-2007, 5:14 PM
Put a mesh bag over the intake, or a fine sponge.
Can't say I've ever had that problem with my sand tanks.
jpappy789
08-16-2007, 5:19 PM
I have an Hagen AC and a Marineland biowheel... sorry for the confusion, I switched filters on you...
That's really the only reason I can think of. First the water stops, then the motor whines and stops, and then there is a gurgling noise. I checked the impeller housing and there is already some sand particles in there.
I really wished I hadn't added white sand to my existing brown sand. All it does is get attached to air bubbles and float, than get stuck in the filter...