neilc
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Post by neilc on Feb 5, 2009 16:35:25 GMT -5
I'm new to all this and could use some help. I recently purchased a 50 gallon aquarium and have it up and running. Everything is fine except that the powerhead blows air intermittently. I've examined the back of the aquarium and see that the water in the powerhead pumps chamber periodically drops below the pump itself. I have a tank with the filter/pump system housed at the rear of the aquarium. The first chamber holds a protein skimmer, then there's a 2nd empty chamber, thirdly a slide that drips water over blue "bio balls"? and lastly the powerhead pump. Can anyone tell me what brand of aquarium this is, or the name of this type of set-up, and how to cure this problem? I keep topping-up the water, I'm now about 1/2 inch from the top. Should I just add more water? It seems to solve the problem, but I'm worried about over-filling the aquarium. Thanks for any help you can give, Neil
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Post by murdock6701 on Feb 5, 2009 17:33:19 GMT -5
I am not familiar w/ your system from your description, sorry - have you gone to the main page and looked thru the articles on filtration? pretty diverse selection w/ pictures.....someone should be on soon that will be able to help
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Post by Carl on Feb 5, 2009 17:36:23 GMT -5
I'm new to all this and could use some help. I recently purchased a 50 gallon aquarium and have it up and running. Everything is fine except that the powerhead blows air intermittently. I've examined the back of the aquarium and see that the water in the powerhead pumps chamber periodically drops below the pump itself. I have a tank with the filter/pump system housed at the rear of the aquarium. The first chamber holds a protein skimmer, then there's a 2nd empty chamber, thirdly a slide that drips water over blue "bio balls"? and lastly the powerhead pump. Can anyone tell me what brand of aquarium this is, or the name of this type of set-up, and how to cure this problem? I keep topping-up the water, I'm now about 1/2 inch from the top. Should I just add more water? It seems to solve the problem, but I'm worried about over-filling the aquarium. Thanks for any help you can give, Neil Welcome to EA! This is common system and made by many manufacturers including DIY. This is generally termed as a "built into the back wet/dry" See this article: Aquarium filtration; wet/dry filters, moreEvaporation with Wet/dry filters is common, however you can cover this back area (but for the Protein skimmer) with a piece of plexiglass. Otherwise "topping off" is normal and since this appears to be a marine tank, I recommend the use of RO ( Reverse Osmosis) water to top off with to prevent build up of nitrates and other undesirable elements found in Tap Water. As to over filling, a simple way to check is to add water to a certain level and mark it, then turn off all pumps, this will allow water to back up into this style of filter, If the water does not back flow out the back, you are fine. Carl
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neilc
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Post by neilc on Feb 5, 2009 18:11:30 GMT -5
The water doesn't overflow if I turn off the pump so I guess it's just normal evaporation, phew. Thanks for your help, Carl
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Post by murdock6701 on Feb 5, 2009 18:22:11 GMT -5
what kind of fish do you keep and what's your water temp?
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