jay_g_hunter Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Hi Guys My AquaOne CF1000 filter keeps getting airlocks and blowing bubbles through the outlet line. I usually give it a shake and tilt it to its side to clear it, but its becoming more and more frequent. Just now i gave it a shake and it blew cloudy water all through my tank and the airlock doesnt seem to want to blow through. I just changed about 20% of the water to try to clear it up a bit... Question 1: How do i stop the filter air-lock problem? Question 2: Will the cloudy water cause any ill-effects to my malawi's? Im pretty new to this and its a bit of a fright at 10:30 on a saturday night... Im freaking out a bit so some sound advice a.s.a.p would be greatly appreciated. Thanks In Advance Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziad Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 The cloudy water will not cause any harm to your fish (has happened to me many time without any problems after - just looks bad) you may find that the hose is full of slime (I think that it is protein or something) As for the air lock I am not sure what you mean by that - my canisters get air in them after I clean them but once the air is passed through the problem is finished (try and fill the canister in a way that minimizes air - I usually remove the outlet hose from the canister and open the inlet until water is flowing out of the outlet into a bucket. then I will reattach the outlet hose and turn the canister on. this is only needed after you clean the canister which depending on fish numbers should not be done too often) If you are getting air in the canister all the time without having opened it then there may be a problem with you filter. However I would think that if your filter in not leaking then this is not a problem. cheers ziad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_g_hunter Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 The cloudy water will not cause any harm to your fish (has happened to me many time without any problems after - just looks bad) you may find that the hose is full of slime (I think that it is protein or something) As for the air lock I am not sure what you mean by that - my canisters get air in them after I clean them but once the air is passed through the problem is finished (try and fill the canister in a way that minimizes air - I usually remove the outlet hose from the canister and open the inlet until water is flowing out of the outlet into a bucket. then I will reattach the outlet hose and turn the canister on. this is only needed after you clean the canister which depending on fish numbers should not be done too often) If you are getting air in the canister all the time without having opened it then there may be a problem with you filter. However I would think that if your filter in not leaking then this is not a problem. cheers ziad Thanks Z, i seem to have cleared the air for now, but i know it will start again in a few days time as it keeps doing. Its been 3 months since i started the tank up so the canister is probably due for a clean, and ill take your advice on starting it up again with the outlet hose off. Here's hoping the filter isnt on its way out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genetik_defekt Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Best bet is dont buy aqua one. Its all rubbish. go with a reputable brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk54 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Theres definately no air bubbles from and air stone or the like getting sucked into the intake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfishfan Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 i,ve got 3 aqua one 1200 and they have been working fine for more than 3years now , they make those noise'es every cupple of months , i give em a shake and or turn the power off a cupple of times and back in business , two are in my lounge room , so they have to be quiet , tv rules for noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPM1976 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I agree Aqua one stuff from my experience is no good, try fluval, eheim, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dave Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Hi Guys My AquaOne CF1000 filter keeps getting airlocks and blowing bubbles through the outlet line. I usually give it a shake and tilt it to its side to clear it, but its becoming more and more frequent. Question 1: How do i stop the filter air-lock problem? My experience is with the NCF 1500 which should be similar. Firstly, you need to find out where the air is coming from. Shut it down after it has been running for a while and check for leaks. After servicing, when you re-fill the cannister make absolutely certain the lowest tray has the large seal around the outside of the tray and it is a good fit. Check the seals between trays are installed properly and are not damaged. Then check the large seal around the pump unit. When you have cleaned and re-assembled the trays fill the unit up to just above the green seperator with tank water and leave it for a few minutes if possible. Assemble the unit and pump the primer a few times if it has one. Power up/prime until air is flushed from the system. How far does your cannister need to lift the water? How much is the "Tank Out" hose below water level? At least somwhere to start. Those people who only use Eheim of Fluval never experience problems like yours... honest.... HTH, Old Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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