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Old 01-03-2017, 07:44 AM
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Default Fluval fx5 micro bubbles

Hi has anyone had a fluval fx5 that keeps shooting microbubbles?
How do I fix this?
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Old 01-03-2017, 08:59 AM
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Hi has anyone had a fluval fx5 that keeps shooting microbubbles?
How do I fix this?
Thanks
I thought fluval is automatic shut off for a few minute to clear out the air in the canister. Try to remove some of the media out as you might have put too much media in it and its not enough space for water to flow through them. Or it is how to place media in section. Try to have fine filter on the last state before water get back to the tank.
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Old 01-03-2017, 08:18 PM
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Could be a leaking seal on the intake side, try closing the output valve a little and see if it makes a difference
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Old 01-04-2017, 09:28 AM
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I have cer media bio filter media in it can that make it happen and when I put It lower the output valve to half It seem like no water is coming out but it does stop the micro bubbles
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Old 01-04-2017, 01:07 PM
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I would guess a small leak in a gasket or o ring
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Old 01-08-2017, 03:56 AM
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Grease the lid O ring, or try cleaning/replacing the filters.
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Old 01-08-2017, 04:46 AM
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Some times pumps create cavitation. Can you control the amount of water that flows threw it. Maybe try reducun flow
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Old 01-08-2017, 06:51 AM
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Thanks I didn't even have a o ring for the lid and the purge valve was leaking very slow

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