bypass and flow aquaclear 30

**twinkey** · 07-20-2012, 02:17 AM

I have a aquaclear 30..which im running foam and 2 biomax bags...when i set it to run fast the water rises and comes over the gray plate..which divides the in-take water and out flow...its brand new like 3 days..everything is set in exactly like its suppose to by..why would it do this..will this affect my cycle..fishless

**pjaldave** · 07-20-2012, 06:05 AM

it maybe mean that the sponge at the bottom is a little dirty right now, but i won't rinse it just yet. It will not affect your cycle though.

**Goes to 11!** · 07-20-2012, 01:12 PM

Just relax, It's working perfectly, If the water didn't flow through that spot it would overflow the filter quite quickly.

If you are expecting your HOB filter to be 100% bypass free you are going to be disappointed lol.

While your filter is cycling do some research to arm yourself with information on Stocking, Maintenance & Cycling.

**RainbowDragon28** · 07-21-2012, 07:03 AM

that's normal. I would suggest getting or making a pre-filter to get your water 100% filtered.

**twinkey** · 07-21-2012, 09:22 PM

any suggestion on what type and whats good to use

**Goes to 11!** · 07-21-2012, 09:37 PM

Yes, [In reverse order] I typically suggest Google

. The ones for the Fluval edge work perfectly for the smaller ACs.

You can also easily DIY one.

**gm72** · 07-21-2012, 10:08 PM

I use these on every single one of my filters. HOBs and canisters alike. They work wonders. I have had some for years, works great.

I have no affiliation with drsfostersmith.com, that was just the website that came up when I searched for them.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...id=21426&rel=1

**Goes to 11!** · 07-21-2012, 10:24 PM

Heads up: I have those & I can tell you right now that the plumbing on those is too large for an AC 30 input but DIY solutions abound if you get them.