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	Air Wand Plugged?
mothership Small Fry Posts: 10 Votes: 0 Registered: 19-Aug-2004	Hi, all. I have an air wand that has been running continuously for about a two weeks now. A section of the wall has stopped producing bubbles. Any ideas on why? I cant figure it out. There aren't any gravel stones blocking anything. It's weird. Thanks! -mothership
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
Dr. Bonke Moderator Posts: 367 Kudos: 215 Votes: 36 Registered: 15-Apr-2004	It it on the far side of the wall from where the air enters the block? If so, it could possibly be a bit of algae growth that blocks airflow so that the air seeks the easiest way out of the block, i.e. near the area where it enters the block. maybe giving it a good rinse will help.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Sometimes the air holes that the bubbles are produced from get a little clogged. The best way to fix this is try scrubbing, without soap and water of course, and you can also make more holes by using a needle or safety pin or something along those lines. HTH -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	A half hour soak in a vinegar and water solution (out of the tank of course ) will help clean it up from anything thats clogging it. My bubble wall always produces fewer bubbles the further you get from the side attached to the airpump, you could also try splitting the airline and attiching it to both ends of the bubble wall. HTH a bit . ^_^ [/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
mothership Small Fry Posts: 10 Votes: 0 Registered: 19-Aug-2004	WOW! All great advice! Thanks! I tried to split it but was a bit nervous about it - I didn't want to break anything. ...this is the only hobby I get to spend money on anymore...this year is the "I'm poor" year b/c we're trying to pay off bills. But, I have been SEVERELY bitten by the aquarium bug! I'm surprised! I think about my fish all the time! Anyway, I will rinse, scrub and run another tube into the other end. If that doesn't work, I'll do the vinegar soak. Thanks for the help, everyone!!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, All the advice that was given is good. What causes it to happen is bacteria that grows on the wand and clogs the very small holes. Regular cleaning can help but over time the holes will eventually become completely clogged and you will need to purchase a new one. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38


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