Why does it take so long for some gas station pumps to fill up my car's gas tank?
There are mainly two reasons a dispenser may pump slow. 1. Most common reason is that the fuel filter is getting clogged and needs to be replaced.2. The leak detection system is sensing a line leak somewhere and triggers a semi shut down of the fuel pump inside the tank.But 90% of the time it is the fuel filter that causes this slow down specially since gasoline now has at least 10% ethanol blended in the fuel. Anytime the ethanol comes into contact with moisture it turns into black sludge type material. It is common to get some condensation in every tanks(due to weather change) which in turn produces water. But the amount of water is very little and never gets into your car. Also since gasoline is lighter in weight than water, fuel always floats to the top.
How can I slow down filter suction in an aquarium?
I have a betta veiltail, and he seems to have trouble with my filter. Everytime he swims past it, I notice that he struggles a bit to escape the suction, and sometimes he tailfin has gotten caught. I don't want to go without a filter. Is there anything I can do to slow down or buffer the suction power?
How do I keep the water temperature in an aquarium constant?
Well, in order to keep the 10 gallon around that temp, you’ll need to have an adjustable and not a preset heater. But, you’ll still want to pay attention to ambient room temp and you may need to adjust the setting in the summer verrry slowly/only a little if the temp is high. Like if you are out of town in the summer and you’re A/C isn’t set low enough to keep the room temp at 70–72…pretty chilly really.And the same thing applies in the winter if you’re heat is not left that high when you are not at home, same thing applies. Al that being said, I’ve got a number of tanks 10 gallon and smaller and while the temp does fluctuate say from the morning to night, it hasn’t been a problem at all. And most of my fish are not considered “hardy.” I’ve got Boraras Brigittae (Chili Rasboras), Neocaradina (Red Cherry Shrimp), and Corydoras Habrosus (Salt and Pepper Cory Cats), and Albino Corys. Also have Bloodfin Tetras which are considered fine for a temperate tank, but really seemed to like it when I added a heater. Same thing with the White Cloud Mountain Minnows.A preset heater will heater that says it will heat to 78 will generally heat about 10 degrees more than room temp. But I have an idea. You might try placing something like a small preset heater in the 10 gallon. I’ve got a 50 watt preset in a 5.5 gallon. Room temp is about 74 (mid-Atlantic in the spring…well we are having more or less a heat wave) and the temp in that tank is about 76. But, I bet if you put it in the 10 gallon, it’d drop down to 72 in the larger space. Anyway, good luck.
How do you fix an Aqueon filter that is not working?
General common hang on filter problems;If the motor isn't turning , plug in the motor and try to physically move the impeller with your finger and see if it doesn't start to spin. If it spins, do not let it spin for more than a few seconds, because dry running will ruin the motor. So the dry spin test is just a very temporary activation of the impeller to make sure it actually spins. You may also fill the filter with some water and perform the same finger test if you don't trust running it dry for a few seconds. If the impeller is turning then put he filter back on the tank make sure the filter is full with water and the curved tube is securely seated in the motors vesicle. Also make sure the tanks water level is as high as possible. Plug it in. You should hear the priming "pumping" sound, followed in 30 seconds by a proper flow of water back into the tank. AQUEON FILTER;I have not seen the filter you are talking about, so I am describing the most common filter design. Please send me a model number, so I see which Aqueon filter it is. Some of them have a snap on motor assembly right above the take-up tube, which lock-snaps closed to the bottom of the filter. If the impeller is not turning on this model, you must un-snap the motor and do the same finger test described above. On this motor you can submerge the motor in a bucket of water while turning it on, and using your finger to start the impeller if it is not turning.Stuck impellers can sometimes be cleaned to fix them. All impellers and related filter components need scrubbing out at least every few months. Remove any gunk in the uptake tube. ALWAYS PULL OUT THE IMPELLER/MAGNET AND CLEAN IT, AND CLEAN OUT THE HOLE IT IS SITTING IN.Mark
Can you put a 20-gallon filter in a 10-gallon tank without getting your fish unhappy and unable to swim due to the disturbance in the water?
Let me stop you right there.There is no 20 gallon filter. Those are recommendations only.So some things to ponder.A really small filter on a bigger tank? Hey, better than nothing.A larger, faster filter on a smaller tank? Maybe! Depends on what fish you have and how many. Some fish really like a good flow. Others not so much.Too much water turnover? Well, block the flow with rocks and/or wood. In the case of Aquaclear/Fluval hang on back type those can be turns down without stressing the motor.How often and how much do you clean the tank? If you do it alot, a small filter is good.Lots of water movement oxygenates the water.So, while I don't know tour parameters and habits, the short answer is yes . . but.So long as the fish arent cowering in the corner or being knocked around, youll be fine
What are some hacks for cleaning aquarium water tank without removing fish?
Have a good ecosystem can reduce (note I said reduce) the frequency of cleaning the tank. Lots of plants(*), a good bio-filter, some snails (**), algae eating fish (***).This doesn’t absolve you of maintenance - and soften the result of some of the mistakes you may make.*Hornwort is a good beginners plant - it does grow like crazy and often needs trimming but it is a good oxygenator and nitrogen remover.** Neriads cannot reproduce in freshwater, are large beautiful snails and do a great job of getting algae under control.*** Bristlenose plecos are my favorite - interesting fish which stay small. Stay away from the common pleco unless you have a large tank a they can get huge.
How can i keep my fish from getting stuck to the filter?
the tetras are too fast to just get stuck and die - the fish may have been sick already. the betta probably will get stuck, so here's what i did: get a sponge - preferably one meant for aquarium filtration. i like the smallest aquaclear sponges, personally. get a pair of scissors and just cut a slit in the middle of the top side of it, then stick the intake pipe into the slit, and voila. be careful, because you will need to clean the sponge or else it will restrict waterflow to a point where the pump may not be able to draw enough water to keep from overheating.
Filter is too strong for guppies? help please?
what kind of filter do you have? alot of them you can turn down by adjusting the suction tube to the right, some have some sort of little nob you can turn at the top of the suction tube. its hard to say since i dont know what type of filter you have! you could use a block sponge cut to a small square. then slice a hole down the middle and shove over the suction in the water. this may slow the suction a little. it will actually slow down more over time as it starts to clogs with debri. maybe you can respond with additional detail either VIA E mail or just add more detail to this add.
How do you change a sand filter?
Don,I am assuming that you are talking about an automatic, backwashing filter.Depending on the design, there are several ways. Most filters have an inlet screen to keep sand from going down the drain during the backwash cycle. In portable, service exchange tanks, simply running water into the outlet will blow the sand out of the inlet.For back-washable filters however, you will have to take the head/controller/top off and use something called an eductor.Simply stated an eductor uses the venturi effect of suction that is created by running water. The eductor is a long “T” shaped device that is essentially a long pipe that gets wiggled down into the sand, while a strong water current passes through the “top of the T”. The eductor causes suction to be formed in the “T”, and the sand will be sucked out into the flowing water and transported to a collection area.For large vessels, and eductor may not be efficient or timely to use. In that case a simple suck-truck, or vacuum truck can stick a big hose into the tank and suck all the media out just like a big shop vac.