HELP! (Filter issues)

[eleraine]

I just got a tank complete with a filter (Five Plan's E-Filter) and the trouble is it's not WORKING.

I filled the filter case completely with water, turn on the plug and hear the motor go on and on but the water level in the pipes just remain the same. I see lots of bubbles in the filter case though and wonder if it's because the motor isn't air-tight/proof.

Any ideas?

[asherfate]

I just got a tank complete with a filter (Five Plan's E-Filter) and the trouble is it's not WORKING.

I filled the filter case completely with water, turn on the plug and hear the motor go on and on but the water level in the pipes just remain the same. I see lots of bubbles in the filter case though and wonder if it's because the motor isn't air-tight/proof.

Any ideas?

i don know how the filter looks like. cannot help u much. but did u not wait long enough? i got once got a filter also like this. got to wait until the water suck up which is very long then the water start to flow out.

[eleraine]

Hm...I didn't wait long though. Dunno if that's the problem. It says here on the manual to wait twenty seconds. T.T

Hmmm...maybe I'll turn it on and leave it on. Hopefully it won't be too noisy. :(

UPDATE: It's noisy leh. >.<

[asherfate]

Hm...I didn't wait long though. Dunno if that's the problem. It says here on the manual to wait twenty seconds. T.T

Hmmm...maybe I'll turn it on and leave it on. Hopefully it won't be too noisy. :(

if urs is the same as mine, cos mine also need to fill up the filter before i on it. starting very noise until the water start to flow then the noise lvl will decrease. but i waited more then 20 sec.

for me i usually fill the water inside the filter to full until water start to flow out. then just wait until the water is been suck out. but all depends on the water lvl of ur tank. cos the higher the lvl, more water will be in the tude, then will suck faster. but if less water, maybe will take a longer time.

my 2cent worth:D

[eleraine]

Blardy hell. So embarassing leh. Somemore at the office. >.<

Okay...lets see if this works.

Why can't filters work better? =.=

[asherfate]

Blardy hell. So embarassing leh. Somemore at the office. >.<

Okay...lets see if this works.

Why can't filters work better? =.=

well, i don think all filters is like this. just some. but everything need time to let the think run. but think if u fill the water lvl to the lvl of the water flowing out, maybe will be faster.

my 2 cent worth:D

[eleraine]

The filter is filled with water (till it's overflowing) but the water level in the tube isn't rising. Kinda strange no?

[asherfate]

The filter is filled with water but the water level in the tube isn't rising. Kinda strange no?

what abt the water lvl in the tank? maybe not high enough???

[eleraine]

Hmm...it's for my turtle - about one cm higher than the pump. I think I should add more water.

[asherfate]

Hmm...it's for my turtle - about one cm higher than the pump. I think I should add more water.

maybe can try. cos mine if i add in more water, it will flow faster.

[eleraine]

No diff. :S

[asherfate]

No diff. :S

cos i also not sure on the filter also. but i think maybe it is spoil(the motor not strong). can try go back to where u buy it and ask. or just let it on and go do ur work. maybe it will work later on. haha. maybe the filter having mood swing.:D

[eleraine]

I'm going to leave it running for the entire morning...if it still doesn't work, me going to call the damn pet store.

[UPDATE: Can't stand the sound and water level isn't moving, so I turned it off. Will call the pet store later.]

[asherfate]

haha. no choice then. calling them is the best solution. lol:D

[eleraine]

Filter is now working but only after i increase the water level to nearly full tank. Now to get rid of the excess water. >.<

[asherfate]

Filter is now working but only after i increase the water level to nearly full tank. Now to get rid of the excess water. >.<

good, but some filter is like that. maybe need to add full then after working can get rid of all the water u don want. good luck on the filtre again the next time u change water.lol:D

[nazari]

Eleraine, Are you using OHF(overhead filter)? They need a certain depth for it to work. Too little water will not work. Cheers

[eleraine]

It's working now. :) Thankies. ^^

[illusionist]

after the thing is running you can try slowly decreasing the water level and find the minimum height or water that it requires to run since it's for your turtle yep

[nismo83]

I just got a tank complete with a filter (Five Plan's E-Filter) and the trouble is it's not WORKING.

I filled the filter case completely with water, turn on the plug and hear the motor go on and on but the water level in the pipes just remain the same. I see lots of bubbles in the filter case though and wonder if it's because the motor isn't air-tight/proof.

Any ideas?

hang on filters ar? must have water height

[Zafubern]

Glad that your filter works. Is it still as noisy or is it quiet liao? Sometimes the noise comes from it trying to suck water in but because the amount that enters is too little, air gets sucked in as well, hence the noise.

[eleraine]

It's alright now - just wondering how often I'll need to change water and/or the filter. :)

[nismo83]

It's alright now - just wondering how often I'll need to change water and/or the filter. :)

depends on how dirty ur water is...

[Zafubern]

If your filter is sponge based, you may consider cultivating bacteria on them to help to break down the waste.

[eleraine]

Hmm...is it necessary for a turtle? :S

[asherfate]

Hmm...is it necessary for a turtle? :S

i don think it is necessary for it. but with it maybe will be better?

[eleraine]

Hm...me needs to think about it. :P Right now turtle is busy entertaining himself with new plants (read: toys) and bubbles from the filter.