breakaway Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 I recently bought a new tank, and along with it a Shark 1 for $49. When I switched it on for the 1st time, It was so Quiet I had to put my ear onto the glass for me to hear it. But after about amonth of reliable operation (I turn the filter on and off 2wice a day when feeding to make sure the currents dont move the flakes around) My filter suddenly started making a rattling noise. I'm quite dissappointed about this, I expected it to happen after about a year. My cousin has a green colour submersble filter taht makes a noise that's about 5x as loud. Can anyone explain to me what could have caused this and please tell me if there is a way to make it quiet again. Please also tell me what part makes the noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 The impeler may need to be cleaned and or if the sponge is clogged and dirty you will get some noise. Both these parts should be cleaned on a regular basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted June 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Yes, I did both of those, but still noisy - will changeing thje impeleer help ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Did you actually pull the impellor out of its casing to clean it? It should not be noisy so soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted June 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 I fixed it ! The impeller was clean, but the sponge was ** FULL ** Of crud. So after I cleaned it its not noisy at all. Now If I wanna hear it, Igotta stick my head in the tank :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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