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Aquarist Forums => Equipment / DIY => Topic started by: steeler34 on June 24, 2010, 08:26:35 PM

Title: Fluval FX5
Post by: steeler34 on June 24, 2010, 08:26:35 PM
Can someone help me I have  brand new FX5 ( 1month ) annd the output flow stinks I 've cleaned it out and there was little to no dirt in it. It works well after that for 2 weeks then slowa down again...... Can someone help/relate???
Title: Re: Fluval FX5
Post by: Dorrie on June 24, 2010, 09:26:21 PM
It can do that if there is air in the hosing. Stop the filter, raise the hoses above the tank and restart filter. Good luck!
Title: Re: Fluval FX5
Post by: garnpet on June 24, 2010, 09:54:55 PM
I found mine would do that if there was too much media in it.  I removed the water polishing pads and some of the biomax and everything was fine afterwards.