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angeleel Fish Addict Posts: 561 Kudos: 472 Votes: 61 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Hello well I have a problem, my hob filter keeps overflowing. I put in two new filter pads last night and by the time I got up they were filled and overflowing. Does anyone know what this is caused by. i know i am not overfeeding them because I didnt even fed them last night.So that can't be it. Is there anything else it could be??? Its starting to be a huge problem, and costing plenty of money. Thanks Alot, Angel Eel
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Filter pads? I take it you're using a penguin or a tetra tech that has the cartridge inserts that slide down into the box rather than an AC that has the basket with the sponge? If so .... I have had similar issues with one of my filters that's like that....if I'm replacing the pads and press them in too far. Try lifting it back up and out and slowly slide it in, you may even need to leave the slightest gap below the pad ....not as efficient but I've found it works and keeps it from overflowing . ^_^[hr width='40%']"Love's the Funeral Of Hearts, and an ode for cruelty, When angels cry blood, on flowers of evil in bloom and a plea for mercy, where Love is a gun separating me from you" ~[/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
angeleel Fish Addict Posts: 561 Kudos: 472 Votes: 61 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	I'll try that.... Thanks Angel Eel
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
monkeyboy Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 375 Votes: 223 Registered: 10-Apr-2005	if it has the option to slow the flow rate. kick it down a notch and see how it works Fish tanks are an expensive addiction
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
angeleel Fish Addict Posts: 561 Kudos: 472 Votes: 61 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	hmm still overflowing..... I wonder could I have an overstocked tank??? In it there is One toonie sized angelfish One African Butterfly 8 Corydoras 4 Ottos One large apple snail I don't understand, this is one of my most pristine tanks and the bloddy thing keeps doing this. Any more help is great. Angel Eel EDIT: It is a 29 Gallon Last edited by angeleel at 27-Sep-2005 12:00 Last edited by angeleel at 27-Sep-2005 12:01
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	How many gph does your filter handle? You might not be overstocked but if the filter is underrated it'll seem like you are :%). ^_^ [hr width='40%']"Love's the Funeral Of Hearts, and an ode for cruelty, When angels cry blood, on flowers of evil in bloom and a plea for mercy, where Love is a gun separating me from you" ~[/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
DaMossMan Fish Guru Piranha Bait Posts: 2511 Kudos: 2117 Votes: 359 Registered: 16-Nov-2003	1. What kind of filter is this and model ? 2. How is the overflowing costing you money ? There is an obstruction or mechanical problem with your filter. Stocking or flow rate not a factor here. If it's not cartridge height, check the biowheel. is it turning ? The Amazon Nut...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
angeleel Fish Addict Posts: 561 Kudos: 472 Votes: 61 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	You will not belive this one, there was a suction cup stuck in the bottom where the water divides in two not letting it get out. Thanks for all of your help Angel Eel it was costing me money because I kept buying filter every three days. Then i got sick of that and it was every 5. Last edited by angeleel at 28-Sep-2005 00:18
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
DaMossMan Fish Guru Piranha Bait Posts: 2511 Kudos: 2117 Votes: 359 Registered: 16-Nov-2003	I'm glad it was an obstruction and not a mechanical problem ! Much easier and faster to fix. Cheerz, DaFish ps - sounds like alot of filter cartridges you bought. If you replace cartridge once and it does same thing, it is not the cartridge. (sounds lke printer problem LOL) The Amazon Nut...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
Wingsdlc Fish Guru What is this? Posts: 2332 Kudos: 799 Registered: 18-Jan-2005	Printer Problems??? Can we say the movie Office Space?? haha!! Sorry not quite on subject! 55G Planted tank thread 19G Container Pond [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wingsdlc/Ric
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	That was a fax machine anyway ! PC load letter . BTW angeleel....you do know you can rinse out the cartriges and reuse them. If yours have the carbon sealed inside carefully cut along the top to remove the carbon and replace with loose. Rinse the filter pad itself in used tank water to get the gunk off. Saves money and does keep the tank even more stable :%). ^_^[hr width='40%']"Every now and then I get a little bit nervous that the best of all the years have gone by Every now and then I get a little bit terrified and then I see the look in your eyes EVERY NOW AND THEN I FALL APART. And I need you now tonight And I need you more than ever And if you'll only hold me tight We'll be holding on forever..."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
divertran Fish Addict Posts: 784 Kudos: 469 Votes: 165 Registered: 14-Nov-2004	I had that problem after a particularly thorough gravel vac' ing. that nite I had to change the filter cause of the sediment that got stirred up. bummer Cleaned a lot of junk up, tho
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
angeleel Fish Addict Posts: 561 Kudos: 472 Votes: 61 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	LOL, I did reuse them always but when they overflow i throw them away hehe I love that movie hahahah soo good I need to get it from the movie store. All things all well now lol thanks for all your help. Angel Eel
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39


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