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	do bio-wheels just stop?
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	This is probably an incredibly stupid question but at some point to bio-wheels stop? I was going into my 6g today and noticed it wasn't turning. I checked the wheel on my 30g, that one is fine but my 29g isn't moving either. The filters are actually running...is this right or is there a problem? ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
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Fish Guy Mega Fish Posts: 1091 Kudos: 1254 Votes: 2 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	My bio-wheels sometimes stop.
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AndyCLS Fish Addict Posts: 590 Kudos: 1584 Votes: 107 Registered: 13-Mar-2003	I've found that in the past, my biowheels have had difficult moving due to restricted water flow, either through the filter pads or the intake strainer. If those two are clean, inspect the impeller assembly and make sure that area is gunk-free. Also make sure the bio-wheel itself is seated properly.
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Doedogg Banned Posts: 408 Kudos: 737 Votes: 445 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	I've had mine stop if the water level in the tank drops below a certain level. ( I have a ten gal that looses an inch of water in about 3 days to evaporation) Steph I used to be Snow White, but I drifted. ~ Mae West
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fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	Well mine has never "stoped" but it does flow coppy i think it is cause of all the water and stuff !
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Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	a benefit of bio-wheel filters is that you can blast the filter cartridges out under high pressure tap water every time they need it to prevent any slowing down of the water flow.
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Azn_Devil Big Fish Posts: 366 Kudos: 310 Votes: 5 Registered: 30-Apr-2004	they do stop if the filter flow is reduced. clean everything including the intake tube to make sure its at full flow. this is why i like emperors... they spin no matter what teh flow is currently at. also, check the biowheel bearings.
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jake Fish Addict Posts: 594 Kudos: 875 Votes: 2 Registered: 21-Mar-2004	a benefit of bio-wheel filters is that you can blast the filter cartridges out under high pressure tap water every time they need it to prevent any slowing down of the water flow. Or rinse it off in old tank water or dechlorinated water as the manufacturer suggests.
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Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	bah. not needed with the bio-wheels.
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john.stone Banned Posts: 1600 Kudos: 2332 Votes: 18 Registered: 03-Apr-2003	Indeed, doing that would just be like wearing a belt and suspenders... Mine does stop occasionaly, but this does indicate a problem, so immediate action as mentioned above should be enacted..
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Cory_Di Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 7953 Kudos: 2917 Votes: 25 Registered: 19-Dec-2002	I too find they really slow if water flow is impeded, either by the filter cartridge being too loaded or by the impeller being gunked up. Last week it was a piece of java moss wrapped around the impeller where it stuck into the base of the filter. Make sure you take the pump apart at least monthly to clean off the crusty stuff that grows around the rubber pieces at either end of the impeller so it spins good. I do it monthly, and sooner if I see flow is impeded, or the wheel is moving too slowly, or if water is going over the "overflow". I have never had a biowheel stop, other than when I had the flow setting reduced for feeding. Also, if this is the type where water squirts onto the wheel, make sure the holes in the tube are not plugged. This needs to be scrubbed out monthly too. [span class="edited"][Edited by Cory_Di 2004-07-09 11:09][/span]
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Azn_Devil Big Fish Posts: 366 Kudos: 310 Votes: 5 Registered: 30-Apr-2004	Also, if this is the type where water squirts onto the wheel, make sure the holes in the tube are not plugged. This needs to be scrubbed out monthly too. ya mean a spraybar on the emperors and wet/dry biowheel only filters? any ways.. i love the spraybar, keeps the biowheel going no matter what.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
Cory_Di Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 7953 Kudos: 2917 Votes: 25 Registered: 19-Dec-2002	- Yes you are correct. And, they are Emporer's when they contain spraybars. any ways.. i love the spraybar, keeps the biowheel going no matter what Unless, of course, you allow them to plug up with gunk
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Azn_Devil Big Fish Posts: 366 Kudos: 310 Votes: 5 Registered: 30-Apr-2004	, i check the spraybar with a flashlight like every week and clean them with the brush that came with filter if its dirty
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