Why is my Tetra Whisper air pump not working?
An air pump that loses power or gets very loud may have a bad rubber diaphragm. These parts are located inside the pump. Just remove the screws on the bottom of the pump to open it up. If you cannot do this, make sure the pump is higher than the aquarium.
Why is my fish air pump not working?
The most likely cause is that the air pipes of the filter are disconnected or blocked or the air pump has broken down (See Q1). Once the pipes are cleared or reconnected or the pump has been repaired or replaced – the filter will work again and the tank will clear.
Should my air pump run all the time?
Filters, heater, lights, and air pumps need to stay on almost all the time to keep your fish alive. However, while you can and should turn off your lights and heaters, and even an air pump if you have one, you have to keep filters on 24/7.
When should I replace my aquarium air pump?
Replacing Aquarium Filter Pumps Filter pumps only need to be replaced when they are faulty. However, keeping a spare pump on hand is recommended. If your filter’s motor fails, you only have 2 – 3 hours before the essential bacteria inside start dying.
Why is my Tetra Whisper filter bubbling?
Be sure there is water in the pump chamber — if you don’t add water to the pump chamber, the filter will pull in air. If bubbles go up the main tube, it will cause a rattling sound and may stop your filter from working.
How do you unblock Airstones?
Soak the airstone in a solution of one part household bleach to three parts fresh water (1:3) for 24 hours. Bleach has the advantage of both cleaning the stone and also disinfecting it. Soak the stone for a full 24 hours, or two days if the stone was badly clogged.
Why is my aquarium air stone not working?
Rejuvenating Aquarium Airstones Boil the stone in fresh water for 10 minutes, and allow it to air-dry again. Soak the airstone in a solution of one part household bleach to three parts fresh water (1:3) for 24 hours. Bleach has the advantage of both cleaning the stone and also disinfecting it.
Should I turn off air pump at night?
A filtration unit like a HOB filter will force a good amount of oxygen back into the water as it expels the clean water back into the tank. If you have a filter like this, you should be fine to turn the pump off during the night, that is if the pump is separate from the filter.
Is it possible to over aerate a fish tank?
Too much oxygen in water can lead to the potentially lethal gas bubble disease, in which gas comes out of solution inside the fish, creating bubbles in its skin and around its eyes. (Excess nitrogen, however, is a far more common cause of this disease.)