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How to Fix an Aquarium Canister Filter
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- čas přidán 1. 08. 2024
- In this video I show you how to fix an aquarium canister filter.
I look at the most common issues and how to fix them :
- Leaking filters
- Noisy filters
- Just plain broken filters
- Bubble in the outake
Stay tuned until the end to watch a demonstration of me setting them back up on their aquariums.
I wish it went better... but nothing is THAT simple in real life.
Enjoy!
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Love the way you leave your mistakes in and you don’t edit anything out
OMG! I am your number 1 fan for this video Alone, you rock. Because of this and I saw several before yours I fixed my filter.
I love listening to your perfect English with a Quebecois accent.... I'm an x Montrealer. Re The Marineland filter, I had 2 problems with the filter. The first was the primer button-----very hard to depress. The second was a leaking filter head. Well, I emailed Marineland, and after sending them a product Number inside the motor housing they SENT ME A NEW FILTER. Apparently they had a problem with them. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Thank you for watching. Marineland had great customer service for their C-series filters. They had to compensate for those leaking valve blocks 😂
Hi Richelle, great topic and great video! You did an excellent job demonstrating how to fix the most common issues in canister filters with the most popular brands. I learned a few new things. I hope all is well with you. Thanks very much for sharing.
Thank you for watching Denny. All's well on my end. We're slowly getting ready for the high season. Summer is the best time to get some work done.
Take care!
On my impeller the magnet and the fan rotate separately, is it normal?
I really appreciate your expert demonstration on this impeller maintenance. Your video is the only one which shows how to check impeller to make sure it’s broken
I’m glad I could help. They rotate weird when out of the water. It’s not a good indicator of a working impeller
Great vid👍
U r a blessing, Thank u
Quite an interesting and funny video...and very very educational..helped in fixing my sunsun leaking issues...thanks for the video
Thank you for your comment 😊 I'm happy I was able to help
Great video Richelle
Thank you :D
Thanks from South Florida.
Hi :D I'm glad you liked it.
Nice video. Useful information
Thank you
Thank you for showing me how to fix my canister filter. Unfortunately I have the Marineland Magniflow 360 and they no longer make the replacement part. The ceramic shaft or even the whole impeller assembly.
Awesome video!!!
Thank you :)
Thank you so much, in the end i realised one of the hose connector had a missing o ring.
Your video was very helpful. Now I know what to do to trouble shoot my canister if I have any issues. Thank you!
Thank you. I hope you never have to use this information lol 😊
Great video a lot helpful tips. For leaking canisters that have UV lights, their is also a seal (o-ring) on the light housing on the inside of the head, that unscrews anti clock wise and is easy to spot the seal around where it screws in. Can tell if this housing is leaking by seeing if the light bulb glass is filled with water. Have a great day. :)
Thank you for sharing. This is great information. I didn't think of talking about the filters with "add-ons". :)
Muchas gracias por la información me gusto mucho tu video eres muy linda y sabes mucho de este hobby.
Thank you 😁
Hi, love your video. I have the Marineland c360, followed your “how to remove bubbles” I keep getting microbubbles. Help, please 🤓
Hello from England 🇬🇧,
Interesting video, thanks.
I've just tried to start my Fluval 305 after a few years, the lid doesn't SIT properly & water comes our of the gap, is that just due to the rubber ring?
If so what type of lubricant shall I use?
Thanks.
What do you do in a situation where the canister keeps sucking in air from somewhere and blowing bubbles every few minutes. I have checked and no air is going in from the input hose. I've even put teflon plumbing tape on the nozzles of the hose adaptor and the o-ring of the lid to make an airtight seal to prevent air entering from there but it still seems to be sucking in air from somewhere. Any ideas where else I could check for an air leak?
As an ex Montrealer, 1968, I have been watching your entertaining videos since getting back in the hobby 3 years ago. I love your Fr Canadienne accent, and your enthusiasm on your videos
I have a Rena filter sitting at floor level for a bottom tank. Is there any fix for it not loosing suction? Steve now in Los Angeles
I just added a comment about burping Rena filters, Steve - might be helpful. These filters are great, but every once in a while, air can get into the system. With mine, the intake mechanics inside the tank can separate and suck in air.
Super smart video :) I used plumbing tape around under original seal ring if new seal not found.
Thank you :) I've never tried the plumbing tape. I'll give it a try next time I'm stuck.
Great idea. If you end up near say a Princess Auto or an industrial supply shop, check on a a tube of gasket or "O Ring," lube. It is specially designed for giving seals a new life. If you would like I think I have an extra tube, the stuff I have is called S111. Your plumbing tape fix is genius, nice work.
works wonders.
I used this too..didnt work.
Hmm I should have brought down my 23 year old Fluval canister from the attic (still in the box) to have you demo how to fix it lol. Thanks for the info since I might be doing this soon.
Most pet shops have the Fluval supplier. You shouldn't have problems getting parts :) I'm glad I was able to inspire you
i still got a Fluval 103 just order the case clips one broke off,seal is bad so i use teflon tape
i use the 103 filter to vacuum, great filter you do not find filter like that any more.
Sometimes, at least on those API/Rena filters, when the filter gets really noisy - rattling like the impeller is broken - it's actually just because air got into the pump intake and you just need to 'burp' the system. This can happen if the hard plastic intake tube in the tank somehow separated from the intake pipe going to the filter. You'll want to fix that first.
'Burping' the filter it while it has water in it (and is turned off) is a little bit tricky - just give a couple of those side clips a lift for a second or two, watching for the water to rise to the top inside the filter, and quickly close them again before it starts spilling out the sides. Put a towel around it first, like I forgot to. This is a lot easier to do if the filter box is clear and you can see the water level.
If the intake pipe is empty of water at this point because the intake siphoning was interrupted by air, you can unscrew that cap on the top of the intake pipe and funnel some water into it, refilling it, and then screw the cap back on. This will make the system start up more quickly when you plug it back in.
As mentioned, make sure the hard plastic intake tube that goes inside the tank, is properly attached to the intake pipe, otherwise it's just going to suck air in again.
Did I mention towels?
I have an issue and need professional help. I have a Polar Aurora Free Media 4-Stage External Canister Filter with 9-watt Light, 525 GPH and I followed all instructions and it works fine but i notice from the start that it runs for 8 to 10 minutes and then stops for the same time. Then the cycle repeats itself. My aquarium water is fine after testing but I am concerned since everyone says it must work continuously. I contacted the company and they sent me a replacement motor cover but no change. What else could be the problem?
The demo got ghetto, you made me lol, cute
Oh my God that was a great video. I never laughed so hard, thanks
Thank you. At first I wanted to make a nice normal video... I ended up leaving the bloopers because life isn't perfect.
That was a good decision, we like to see that sometimes even the professionals get it wrong, it makes us feel better about ourselves.
If we don't make mistakes, we never learn.... And I learned a lot! 😂
Just had super hot chilly 😤😎
My oldest Eheim classic has been running continuously since 1997... had to replace the handle clips once... that I broke accidentally.
Things not working as you plan... the reality of fish keeping. These mistakes are fun to watch - glad to know us amateurs aren't the only ones.
1997! Those Eheim filters are unkillable! When they break, it's usually our fault 😂
Life isn't perfect as social media would like us to believe.
The more mistakes we do, the better we get. I didn't get this good with everything going my way ;)
Since 1997? You should be an advertisement for them! I have been trying to decide on a filter, you just sold me. Thank you!
Sir...are u saying that you have an Eheim filter unit that has been running NONstop since 1997?????
Looks like I bought the wrong units!!!!
Only one stuff which could brake is motor lubricant. Mine has dried and motor stop working. Some clean up and new oil and works fine again.
You're so cute and funny. Thank you my microbubbles stop.
Any tips on the discontinued Rena Filstar gasket and o-ring replacement kit? I have the XP3 that works really well but after 10 years I think the seals are about to go.
You don't want my tips on this filter :( All the parts are discontinued and impossible to get. I gave up and got rid of my 5x Filstar filters. It's depressing.
Love your approach Richelle, simple and straight forward. I had an impatient Sunday once, where I was sucking like a Catholic on her wedding night, but no syphon whatsoever. Lots more sucking and swearing, only to discover that the hose running across the tank brace had come loose from the inlet pipe. Turned out the pipe which was quite old had stretched and gone hard, so worked loose easier than it would normally.
I'm with you though, the ribbed Fluval hose is a P.I.T.A, and always switched over to the smooth tubing.
Hi Barry. When I got the notification of your comment, I burst out laughing! I feel ya!!
I had to edit out some of my siphoning for the Fluval Canister.. if I would have left it, my video would probably have attracted some unwanted attention 😂
Those old tubes give me so much trouble.
Hahaha... yeah, I can imagine. lol
Oh my God!🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Long story!
My hang on back mini canister filter doesn't pump water... I tried priming ..then it works for couple of seconds and then stops...i can see water running up through the outlet pipe untill the last bend but don't throw water into the aquarium...can you please guide any corrective actions..this is brand new hob
Whenever you fit an o-ring (seal) use your silicone grease. It'll allow the seal to find its natural shape in its seat, this assist to prevent distortion over a longer period. 👍
Thank you. Great addition! 😊
This did not help me with my issues on the sun suns..even though everyone swore by this.
LIKE you said to someone in your answer is usually people fault for being rough while handling their equipment.
Very informative.. the shaft broke on my sun sun but it hasn’t made a difference yet but eventually it will.. didn’t know I could buy one at a local joint.. You also suck a mean tube lol
Have you ever considered reading the instructions that come with the filter? I have a Fluval 407 and used to have a 405. To start it you just push down the intake lever while keeping the output nozzle above water level. Filter then fills with water and you plug in the power. Very simple.
I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to write your comment. I could not figure out how to get the flow going on my filter. I had cleaned it and removed sponge material that lessened the flow... Nothing seemed to work. I followed all the directions in the manual. I've had my rena filstar canister filter for years almost 10 and never had this issue with it before. I always fill it up as much as possible in the canister and then the intake where there is a removable lid. I have never ever read anywhere in the manual or even trouble shooting online Reddit Quora CZcams about lifting the outtake above the water line while plugging back in. Truly so grateful for your comment. Thank you. My aquarium is saved.
I have a Sunsun canister that I can't get started, I don't know what's wrong. I fill the canister with tank water, then start a siphon in the intake line, close the valve, attach to canister, then open the line and plug it in. Then the siphon breaks. I don't know what to do. Help?
Have you ever heard of the sun suns getting warped??maybe from too hot of temperature being left in storage or too cold temp? I have 2 Sun Suns that both Leak from the handles and one leaks from the sides..Ive changed the seals and even went as far as to use silicone glue or sealant....which this did NOT fix my problem...go figure..I also have a HYDOR 600 that has lost huge amounts of water flow..is it the motor maybe worn out? Its 3 years old and wel taken care of..I dont understand why I am having all of these problems with an expensive unit AND Inexpensive units..can u help me out here?
The eheim is by far the better one pro2 is a great filter
They’re solid 💪
my canister problom sometime runing sometime off runing...u know problem??
When I clean out a canister filter I put petroleum jelly vaseline on the seal it keeps them supple and stops from drying out and it's also armless to fish just a little tip I picked up when speaking to someone at all pond Solutions. 😉👍🏻
I loved this video your so funny 🤣
Fish are always armless
On the 404 my top won’t close properly and slightly leaking where clamps are
Your seal is probably badly put on. That's what I usually find is the problem.
That, or something in the canister is blocking it from closing
I still don't gdt what happened to my filter, it makes a rattling noisd but it doesn't pump any water. I only used for about 4 to 5 years.
Did you watch the video? There are tips there that can help
Did not recognised the filters for sure when you were in the frame 😅
why not use the little priming lever?
It's not that you shouldn't use it, just that you don't need it as much as you think you do. It removes the excess air a little but you rarely have to use it if you filled up your canister.
Hi, can you help me. I have a canister filter dophin C1000. After set up the filter. I try to pump out the water from the tank into the filter. But, the pressure is not enough, the water from the tank didn't flowing down. So, i try to fill the water in the filter. Then, i turn on the power, but the water didn't going in and out. I heard the weird sound of impeller. I try to take off the top, and switch on again the filter. I saw the impeller only vibrate not spinning. I try to pull out and reposition it again. But, it still the same. Doesn't spinning. How can i solve it? Please someone help me 😭
Check if the shaft or impeller is broken. I show you how to do this in the video. ;)
My ehiem isn’t working and it’s brand new it was working last night now there is a bee minimal amount of water coming out the outake
Bring it back where you got it if you can’t fix it yourself. There’s a warranty on that 😉
Hi...
Valve block!
The eheims don't bearly ever leak better orings better motors
I've had some leak.... after 10+ years lol!
@@QuebecCichlides ten years is a long time most don't last that long
You hold it up high over your head, hurl it into a dumpster, and buy and hang on back unit.
LOL!
You poor thing...I feel for you🤦♂️
You are beautiful 😍
Looking for Marineland magnaflow 160, not the c160. Its impossible to find. Any ideas? I've been to the fish stores, looked online, and no luck. Thanks.
NOT HELPFUL