biowheel 350 grinding noise

[PetRanch6892]

my biowheel 350 is making a loud grinding noise, how can i fix this?

[cocoa_pleco]

try cleaning the impeller, there might be sand or something else stuck in it

[smaug]

does it still do it if the wheel is stopped from spinning?If so check to make sure that it isnt rubbing its lid,it may not be seated all the way in its bearings.

[jbeining75]

BUY AN AC 110 IT WILL FIX EVERYTHING>>>>lol:hmm3grin2orange:

[PetRanch6892]

i wanted a AC, but my parents got me the biowheel because they read online that the biowheels are better. o well. its not the wheels, ill try cleaning the impeller.

[siymdapolio]

BUY AN AC 110 IT WILL FIX EVERYTHING>>>>lol:hmm3grin2orange:
thats all i have had so far is my AC50 and wondering if i should get a penguin

[jbeining75]

thats all i have had so far is my AC50 and wondering if i should get a penguin

I used to use biowheels switched to Aquaclears and haven't switched back...

[PetRanch6892]

i have AC's on my smaller tank and love them, the biowheel does a good job but its loud, and it is made of cheap plastic. AC > BioWheel

[siymdapolio]

I used to use biowheels switched to Aquaclears and haven't switched back...
hmm i have allways thought that the biowheels seem to be such a better concept but soooo many people have problems and complain about noise...
i have AC's on my smaller tank and love them, the biowheel does a good job but its loud, and it is made of cheap plastic. AC > BioWheel

I agree that it does a good job and heard lots of good things but bad thisg as well...
Thanks for the input sorry for stealing the thread

[cabrego]

I have 2 bio wheel type filters, I finally understand the bio wheel operation and the problems that occur. It actually works great now that I understand this.

Here are the key items to ensure the operation of the bio wheel type filters, like the emperor.


Most Important IMO Makes sure the water level is high enough in the tank, the higher the better. Low water level means the impeller needs to work much harder to pump water into the filter side, this is usually what causes the noisy operation and can be the hardest to figure out. I still some times forget this during maintanence, it is easy to overlook especially when you are taking items out of the tank.
Clean all debri from in side the tubing and impellar area. Rocks and debris can get sucked in the tubings.
Prime the filter appropriately, fill the filter side with tank water. This too will cause noisy filter operation.
Ensure that your impeller is not damaged.
Adjust the flow, pulling the tab all the way up for start up has worked well for me.



That is really it,

[cocoa_pleco]

i personally dont like biowheels, only reason i bought one is because aquariumfish.net advertises the dam things 10 times per sentence. they spit out water too fast and arent the best filters

i just use canisters now, HOB's are just a pain, but aquaclears have never let me down

[cabrego]

i personally dont like biowheels, only reason i bought one is because aquariumfish.net advertises the dam things 10 times per sentence. they spit out water too fast and arent the best filters

i just use canisters now, HOB's are just a pain, but aquaclears have never let me down


I concur, cannister or wet/dry is really the way to go for a tank that is going to be established. I only use HOB for my 30g and 10g hospital. And the 30g is really a multi purpose tank, it is only used for random ideas I may have. Thinking about going salt water with it though..

[cocoa_pleco]

yeah, all of my tanks have a fluval canister with the exception of my 55g reef, which has no filter