I am having to remove the filter cartridge from the intake chamber because it causes the water level in the pump chamber to fall below the minimum level that is marked on the side. The water almost reaches the top of the pump. Without this filter, I am not getting any chemical filtration, but the water level rises to a level between the minimum and the maximum. What do you all suggest doing? I have been fighting this problem for over a week now. Also, Just how high should the water level be in the tank? It is, almost, up to the top of the back wall. I know that it is New Years Eve, but I just thought that someone might check in. Thanks!
PROBLEM WITH FILTER CARTRIDGE FOR BIOCUBE ON NEW YEARS EVE!
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BIOCUBE FILTER
This problem began when I first set up the tank and the filter was brand new. I rinsed the filter and tried again yesterday but with the same results. I have ordered new filters so I'll try that when they come in, but for some reason, I don't think that will work.
This problem began when I first set up the tank and the filter was brand new. I rinsed the filter and tried again yesterday but with the same results. I have ordered new filters so I'll try that when they come in, but for some reason, I don't think that will work.
Do you have a skimmer in front of the inlet to the sponge filters? Some times when my water levels get low, this really slows the water flow into the chambers and if the pump is strong, it takes my water levels low in the chamber.
Just my two cents.
I was thinking the same as Skip otherwise.
Be care ful if you have a heater and the cool water rushes back in. The heater can get rreally hot and crack with a surge of water. Dont ask me how i know.
Tony
Just my two cents.
I was thinking the same as Skip otherwise.
Be care ful if you have a heater and the cool water rushes back in. The heater can get rreally hot and crack with a surge of water. Dont ask me how i know.
Tony
BIOCUBE FILTER
No, I have not tried to remove the bioballs and sponge filter because I hate not having any filtration at all. Plus, I believe the bioballs are in the process of cycling and growing bacteria. I can remove the sponge filter that is located before the pump and see what happens.
No, I have not tried to remove the bioballs and sponge filter because I hate not having any filtration at all. Plus, I believe the bioballs are in the process of cycling and growing bacteria. I can remove the sponge filter that is located before the pump and see what happens.
Reply to KChan's Suggestions
Do you have any type of filtration at all? I understand that you have removed the filter pad and bio balls I have seen your pictures and would love to have mine look like it; so, whatever, you're doing, I need to follow your lead. All my tests look good, except for a rather high nitrate reading of about 20 ppm. I just did a 5 gal. water exchange. Please elaborate.
Do you have any type of filtration at all? I understand that you have removed the filter pad and bio balls I have seen your pictures and would love to have mine look like it; so, whatever, you're doing, I need to follow your lead. All my tests look good, except for a rather high nitrate reading of about 20 ppm. I just did a 5 gal. water exchange. Please elaborate.
Re: PROBLEM WITH FILTER CARTRIDGE FOR BIOCUBE ON NEW YEARS E
I am new to this salt water fish and nanotanks, but I have the same problem with the filter. I originally thought that it was because at certain point I moved the LR and provoked a whole mess with the sand, and part of it ended on the filter's surface. I took it out and rinsed it to make sure no more traces of sand were stuck in the filter, but the problem persists, provoking the water level to go lower than the minimum limit. I wonder if someone has thought about it as a design problem in the biocube. once you take the filter out of it, the water goes to acceptable levels.
Being a neophyte in this matter, can somebody tell me what kit to use to check the chemicals in the tank? I went to the store where I bought it and the guy told me to bring a sample of water so he could tell me; but I don't think that is a practical way to be taking care of the tank, by bringing samples to the store when I have read that there are some kits out there for such purpose.
Thanks
I am new to this salt water fish and nanotanks, but I have the same problem with the filter. I originally thought that it was because at certain point I moved the LR and provoked a whole mess with the sand, and part of it ended on the filter's surface. I took it out and rinsed it to make sure no more traces of sand were stuck in the filter, but the problem persists, provoking the water level to go lower than the minimum limit. I wonder if someone has thought about it as a design problem in the biocube. once you take the filter out of it, the water goes to acceptable levels.
Being a neophyte in this matter, can somebody tell me what kit to use to check the chemicals in the tank? I went to the store where I bought it and the guy told me to bring a sample of water so he could tell me; but I don't think that is a practical way to be taking care of the tank, by bringing samples to the store when I have read that there are some kits out there for such purpose.
Thanks
Thanks for responding
I am glad to know that I am not alone with this problem. KChan replied that he removed the filter and bioballs and is not using anything. I did try to e-mail Oceanics about the problem but it came back. Please let me know what you find out about the problem and I'll do likewise.
I am glad to know that I am not alone with this problem. KChan replied that he removed the filter and bioballs and is not using anything. I did try to e-mail Oceanics about the problem but it came back. Please let me know what you find out about the problem and I'll do likewise.
SALT WATER TEST KIT
I simply purchased an API Salt Water Test KIt from Pet's Plus for $29.00. Yes, it's a lot easier than taking a sample to the shop for analysing. The only problem you have to be able to distinguish the colors against the samples. A digital instrument would be great if someone knows of one that is not too expensive. I am sure that there are other kits out there that are probably better, but someone on the forum will let us know what they feel is better.
J.D. Smith
I simply purchased an API Salt Water Test KIt from Pet's Plus for $29.00. Yes, it's a lot easier than taking a sample to the shop for analysing. The only problem you have to be able to distinguish the colors against the samples. A digital instrument would be great if someone knows of one that is not too expensive. I am sure that there are other kits out there that are probably better, but someone on the forum will let us know what they feel is better.
J.D. Smith
I am still on the run learning more and more about the intricacies of salt water fish and their care. I took the sample to be analized, at least before I get that kit you recommend and it seems everything was fine.
I finally added the first to fish to the tank a green chromium damsel and a blue-yelowtail one, and as excpeted the first casualty happened, the green one died three days after arriving to the tank, but most probably died of starvation because I never saw it eating, contrary case to that eater of the yellow tailed one.
My next step will be adding a couple of clown fish and cross my fingers for them to survive.
I have a question, does you biocube gets its walls dirty often? I clean it almost every other day with an appliance they sold me at the pet store, but it doesn't seem to stop from getting dirty too often.
I finally added the first to fish to the tank a green chromium damsel and a blue-yelowtail one, and as excpeted the first casualty happened, the green one died three days after arriving to the tank, but most probably died of starvation because I never saw it eating, contrary case to that eater of the yellow tailed one.
My next step will be adding a couple of clown fish and cross my fingers for them to survive.
I have a question, does you biocube gets its walls dirty often? I clean it almost every other day with an appliance they sold me at the pet store, but it doesn't seem to stop from getting dirty too often.
TANK CLEANING
Yes, the walls of my tank need to be cleaned of algae just about every other day. It is very difficult to remove. I have just added a pair of clowns, a cleaner shrimp,an anemone and a Green Button Coral. I already had a red fiddler crab, a camel-back shrimp, a peppermint shrimp, two snails, and a Serpent Star. I did have a Chocolate Chip starfish but he ate a Green Emerald Crab that I had so I took him back to the pet shop. I am keeping my fingers crossed that everything lives.
Yes, the walls of my tank need to be cleaned of algae just about every other day. It is very difficult to remove. I have just added a pair of clowns, a cleaner shrimp,an anemone and a Green Button Coral. I already had a red fiddler crab, a camel-back shrimp, a peppermint shrimp, two snails, and a Serpent Star. I did have a Chocolate Chip starfish but he ate a Green Emerald Crab that I had so I took him back to the pet shop. I am keeping my fingers crossed that everything lives.
I have the idea that when at Wall Mart the other day I saw something to control algae wroth, I will ask the guy from the pet store on my next trip this coming Monday, when I will get the clowns and probably the anemone. And since I see that you already have some cleaning crew in there, most probably get something that helps me with the sand.
One question regarding your biocube, if you step on front of it, and open the cover up, what is the position of the carbon filter, respect to you, is it perpendicular or parallel? I saw some picture of the biocube and according to what I see, there is something missing in mine, but I haven't been able to verify that, because they didn't have another one at the pet store.
One question regarding your biocube, if you step on front of it, and open the cover up, what is the position of the carbon filter, respect to you, is it perpendicular or parallel? I saw some picture of the biocube and according to what I see, there is something missing in mine, but I haven't been able to verify that, because they didn't have another one at the pet store.