Having trouble with a Fluval 105

statler&waldorf · 01-10-2013, 09:02 PM

I recently got a really good deal on a Fluval 105, and decided to add it to my 20 long, in addition to 2 x Aqueon Quiet Flow 10. However, since I set it up about a month ago, I noticed that it will have really good flow for a day or two, then slow down to trickle. Unplugging and plugging back in will start the filter up again at a stronger flow. I have a sponge over the intake, so I'm pretty sure nothing should be blocked, and I've tried pumping the priming lever to see if maybe I didn't get the canister completely full. I'm stumped. Anyone else have this problem?

**xmas_one** · 01-10-2013, 09:19 PM

The sponge is clogged. Take it off and see what happens.

statler&waldorf · 01-10-2013, 09:50 PM

I was about to write something snarky along the lines of "I think I would know if my sponge was clogged." But decided to check it anyways. You were right. It looks clean, but taking it off made a HUGE difference. Excuse me while I go hang my head in shame

01-10-2013, 09:02 PM	#1
statler&waldorf Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: ca Posts: 94	Having trouble with a Fluval 105 I recently got a really good deal on a Fluval 105, and decided to add it to my 20 long, in addition to 2 x Aqueon Quiet Flow 10. However, since I set it up about a month ago, I noticed that it will have really good flow for a day or two, then slow down to trickle. Unplugging and plugging back in will start the filter up again at a stronger flow. I have a sponge over the intake, so I'm pretty sure nothing should be blocked, and I've tried pumping the priming lever to see if maybe I didn't get the canister completely full. I'm stumped. Anyone else have this problem?

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01-10-2013, 09:19 PM	#2
xmas_one Custom User Title (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 2,060	The sponge is clogged. Take it off and see what happens.

01-10-2013, 09:50 PM	#3
statler&waldorf Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: ca Posts: 94	I was about to write something snarky along the lines of "I think I would know if my sponge was clogged." But decided to check it anyways. You were right. It looks clean, but taking it off made a HUGE difference. Excuse me while I go hang my head in shame