Why is my fish tank pump making a weird noise?
When the rubber diaphragm, the part that vibrates inside the air pump and brings in the air, goes too soft or too brittle with age, it stops working correctly or breaks. This will result in little or no air being brought into the tank for the fish and makes the pump work harder, causing more noise.
How do you lubricate an impeller?
Once water starts flowing through, this will lubricate them. Some manufacturers claim that oil based grease is bad for the rubber or other material of which the impeller is made and suggest using something like a dishwashing soap or other proprietary lubricant. Others say that oil based grease is fine.
Why is my filter being so loud?
This is mostly created by obstructions such as dirt and grime, and if left unresolved, can result in filter pump burn-out. A good cleaning should reduce this noise. On the flip side, a broken filter part will cause more of a rattling noise and vibrations as opposed to buzzing or humming sounds.
Can I turn off the air pump at night?
When your filter and air pump are working separately, you can safely switch off your air pump for the night while the filter continues to run. Most filters agitate the water enough to steadily aerate it and maintain oxygen levels.
Why is my filter making a weird noise?
Loud filter noises sometimes indicate the internal, mechanical parts the pump are beginning to fail. If the pump continues to make loud noises, disassemble it to inspect internal components for cracks, broken pieces or lodged debris.
Why is my filter making noise?
Should I grease my impeller?
When inserting an impeller, be sure to use durable water proof grease or other lubricating agent suitable for the purpose and approved by the pump manufacturer on the shaft, so that the impellor will be less likely to become seized to the shaft over time and will be more readily removable when the time comes to do so.
