Q. Do I need a BIO-Wheel?Biological filtration is critical to the success of any aquarium. If your system has a BIO-Wheel, a culture of ammonia-neutralizing bacteria will grow on its surface. The bacteria will thrive because as the BIO-Wheel provides "wet/dry" biological filtration. As it rotates, the bacteria are nourished by the larger amount of oxygen in the air and water. Q. My BIO-Wheel isn't turning. What should I do? If your BIO-Wheel has, in fact, stopped completely, it is probably either because the BIO-Wheel is out of position or because water flow is not strong enough to push the BIO-Wheel. If water flow is reduced... Inspect the BIO-Wheel carefully to make sure that there are no obvious obstructions to rotation and that it spins freely when in proper position. Remove the impeller housing and magnetic impeller assembly and make sure the impeller assembly is clear of any obstruction and free to rotate. With a clean cloth or brush, clean the impeller, intake tube and impeller housing.

Make sure your aquarium is filled to the bottom edge of the aquarium frame or the level specified in your owners manual.NOTE: If you have a power filter that hangs on the back of the aquarium, be sure to fill the filter box with water. Q. When should I clean or replace my BIO-Wheel? Unless it becomes damaged, there is no need to ever replace your BIO-Wheel. A BIO-Wheel actually improves with age. Q. My BIO-Wheel is making a lot of splashing noise. When a BIO-Wheel is new, it has a tendency to rotate more rapidly, which can cause a "lapping" noise. Over time, as the bacteria culture grows, the BIO-Wheel will slow and operate more quietly. (To immediately reduce the sound of water hitting the wheel, grab each end of the wheel simultaneously and gently turn them in opposite directions. This will cause the incoming water to contact one side of the wheel before the other, reducing noise level.) I recently bought marineland 20G tank comes with penguin power filter, after a week running the filter I started to notice significant amount of micro bubbles all over my tank.

Is this due to the filter? Most likely it is due to a low water level in the tank. The water level should be to the bottom of the top frame, otherwise, water spilling down from any filter will create more bubbles.fish tanks for sale lexington ky BREX Do I need to replace the bio wheel after using kordon rapid cure Ich treatment?  No, just boost your biological filter with Marineland Bio Spira for Freshwater Aquariums. big fish tanks on ebay BREX I purchased a Marineland tank from someone. fish tank film plThe person I purchased the tank from said her fish passed due to an illness. fish tank pump splitter

I am concerned whatever made her fish ill may have infected the bio. Should I replace it before introducing my fish to this tank? No, you do not need to replace the bio wheel. fish tank hood 36As it has presumably dried out, whatever disease was present is no more.fish tank sand for cichlids BREX I purchased my Marineland tank from someone without a box or instructions. It seems to be about a four gallon tank, bowed front and a hinged hood with filter and light. I looked on the outside for a model number but couldn't find one. We would need to see a picture of it to be sure what it is, but it could be a Pillar or an Eclipse. BREX Can the penguin power filters be run without the carbon? I would like to use the filter for a saltwater QT tank and do not want to use carbon filtration in case I need to medicate a fish/coral.

Yes, it can be operated with other media if you prefer, as long as you do not overfill it. BREX I want to one filter off my freshwater tank to my saltwater tank do I need to replace bio-wheels or just clean Just clean the everything but the bio wheels. The bio wheels will not need cleaning at all. BREX I bought a 350 through Amazon and have had it running about 4 weeks and the power went out. It has not worked well when the power came back on. I removed the impeller and it seems to turn free and easy. It does not work at all now. Help If you are not hearing any noise at all, not even some vibration, the motor was probably damaged during a power surge. If it is still making noise, has vibration or magnetic pull, clean both the impeller and the well of the motor with white vinegar, very thoroughly, and rinse well. If you cannot resolve this issue, please call us at 1-800-322-1266. BREX My bio wheels are squeaking when they rotate; is this typical and is there a solution to stop the squeaking?

Thank you for any help!  I think my wheels were squeaking due to the tank not being level; the wheels slowly move to the right side of the filter. The plastic side of the wheel rubs against the side of the wheel housing making the squeaking noise. I plan to perfectly level the tank which should solve the problem.  Penguin® Power Filters Questions - page 2Antec Kuhler Pump Noise Can't find your answer ? Air stones emit bubbles into an aquarium for water aeration. Noisy aquarium air pumps make tapping sounds on a surface, or can just be annoying. Air pump noise detracts from the solace of running water and fish swimming gently around in your aquarium. A few tips and tricks reduce the pump sounds with only a few household items. Wash your hands with soap and water, rinse them and dry them thoroughly with a towel. You should always have clean and dry hands before reaching into your fish tank so you do not contaminate the water. Grasp the air stone and lift it gently out of the aquarium.

The air stone may be near the top of the tank or attached to an ornament that moves at the bottom. Air stones emit bubbles into the water. Hold the air stone in one hand and pull the air tube off it with the other hand. The air tube leads from the air pump to the air stone. Cut a piece of a straw about 2 to 3 inches long with scissors. Place one end of the straw into the air stone where the air tube fits. Gently blow air into the straw. If it is very hard to blow air through the stone, the stone is clogged and needs replacing. Examine the height of your pump in relation to the water level of your aquarium. Place the air pump bottom higher than the top of the water level. This prevents pump back pressure, which increases the noise of a pump. Position the air pump on a solid surface. Hollow surfaces echo vibration sounds and increase the sound of the pump. Place a kitchen sponge under the air pump to absorb the vibrations of the motor. Air pumps vibrate while in operation and can make tapping noises on a hard surface.