will it hurt the fish if I make the bio wheel stop permantley ? the noise from it drives me crazy
173068
Shouldn't, you can just take them out. Mine don't make noise other than the water going back into the tank. However if you're tank is saltwater I'd keep them in cause of the useful bacteria.
173069
No it won't hurt the fish at all. There is a slot that is next to the blue filter. You can use a flat bio filter in it instead of the wheel. It all works the same. Just remove the wheel and add the bio filter.
173070
It won't hurt the fish. The one I have does not make any noise expect for the water going in to the tank. Feel free to throw it out.
1401258
It does make some noise like water hammer after releasing the float. I guess that is not unusual.
1301706
I have experienced this, and have read it in other reviews (the rubber rollers on the tubular track). My opinion is that other than an irritating noise, it doesen't hurt the equipment or performance. Noise coming from the flywheel assembly would be another issue. My first inclination would be to spray silicone lubricant (not petroleum based lubricant) on the rollers, but I seem recalling the instructions advising against "lubricating". Although I can hardly see how silicone would hurt, I want to research this a little more before doing it.
607927
I have had the biocube 14 running in my living room for almost 2 years now and I don't think i have ever noticed the sound of the fan. It is possible yours is rattling in place or you have a faulty fan? If it is actually loud I would contact the manufacturer.
190730
It is kind of noisy - like alot of gears grinding, but no vibration. Once it's in the water it is pretty quiet. I'm not sure if that's what you're hearing, but if it sounds like something is wrong and it's vibrating there may be a problem with the motor.
1827426
Return it. It sounds broken and you don't want to risk electrocuting your fish etc. This is a great product - I love it and believe me I have had many others in the past- Return it as damaged.
1170995
I spoke to Watts about this issue. They said the noise is related to water passing through the membrane. I am still looking into it, but the noise is not constant in our case.
693932
There is a piece near the end of the hose that you can turn. There is a hole under that piece, if you turn it so that hole is open, the loud piercing noise should stop.
1397112
you would have to much flow rate and your fish would be very uncomfortable,good luck
1605661
You will be rowing upstream. The module sits in a bay. It does not sit there well. The old one snapped in. My new one just kinda lays on top. Maybe I need to sit on it :( So, if you have the right dimensions and shape, and cooling, and moisture proofing, and power supply w/proper connectors, etc.... I did use a Dremel drill and routed out a bigger hole for a bigger BIO-Wheel Power Filter. So you can cut it up.
489351
Our filter is quite quiet, but I found it was somewhat noisy if not close to fully submerged; don't leave too much out of the water. Also, if you can cut a bit of netting (ie, screen-door netting) to cover the top part above the filter it will help prevent any biologics from getting in. I had an African Dwarf Frog which found its way into the filter via, I suspect, the top, so I tried this netting trick. Also, check that the suction cup at the bottom is attaching to the tank.
865163
I just got my unit also about two weeks ago and notice a somewhat annoying creeking and clicking sound with every rotation. I have written to the sellers about this but have not received any reply. Will have to call to get an answer.
1563257
I have mine in a very large tank, and it is on most of the time, but I remove it in the summer, (It is outside in the greenhouse for my aquaculture.) It does seem to cycle off, but my use is not what it is designed for, that said, it keeps my 100+gallon tank comfortable for the fish, I also have styrofoam on the top for the plants, which adds extra insulation.
2064421
Mine does this too! It's contaminating my fish tank. I also get carbon dust, even though I've rinsed, and re-rinsed the filters. The carbon dust accumulates on the leaves of my plants.
1158404
All the electric knives I have ever used make and annoying noise I guess. I never payed much attention....just easier cleaning fish... and at 72 I have cleaned a many a fish
41832
There's a switch on the pump that lets you switch it down from + all the way to -. That is still a bit too much flow for a betta fish, but you can baffle it by putting a Fluval Pre-Filter Sponge over the output nozzle. I have done this, and my betta is totally fine with it. He likes to sleep against the filter intake, and get in my water wisteria that are floating and ride them around like a lazy river raft, haha. They move reaaaaaaally slow now.
248019
Noise is Not an issue, unless you object to hearing a 30 lb+ redfish strip a 100-yards of line for about 10 seconds. I've used 35-lb test braid and regularly apply 20+ lbs of drag on bull redfish without a problem. The reel is in its third season, with only regular lubrication, and new line being needed... Offshore - It's a 5-Star reel all-day-long!