Which way does a filter cartridge go in?
Plastic side goes to tank, cloth side is ALWAYS IN ALL FILTERS the first thing the “dirty” water is supposed to touch. see less The plastic goes toward the tank. Water flows through the cloth side, and that is where poop and other solid material should get lodged.
Should the whole filter be fully submerged?
Internal filters must be fully submerged to work correctly. They work best near the substrate, though if the air pump is separate, it is usually situated somewhere outside the fish tank. For this reason, most sponge filters come with suction cups to help hold the unit in the desired corner of your aquarium.
How do you prime an aquarium filter?
To prime means to place water in the portions of the filter that should be filled with water during normal operation before you turn on the motor.
- Turn off the pump.
- Using a cup, pour water from the aquarium into the pump reservoir until full.
- Turn on the pump motor.
Should fish tank filter make bubbles?
It is normal for aquarium filters to form some bubbles. However, if your filter is producing more bubbles than it usually does, then it is a cause for concern.
How high should filter be in fish tank?
Keep an eye on how much water is in your aquarium—most filters need the water level to be about one inch from the lip of the filter.
Why is my filter not making bubbles?
If there are no bubbles, the filter may not be working. Therefore, repair or replace the filter. The most likely cause is that the air pipes of the filter are disconnected or blocked or the air pump has broken down (See Q1).
Why isn’t my aquarium filter working?
The most common issue when there is no suction in the filter is that there is a clog somewhere along the line. If you can hear the filter motor running, but you can see no visible suction, then chances are that you have got yourself a clogged intake tube, impeller, or outtake tube.
Do you have to prime aquarium filter?
If you do not prime the filter before using it, it will be running with air in the tubing instead of water. This will cause the motor to burn out very quickly, plus the filter won’t be filtering water as it should. Priming is something that needs to be done in one way or another.