Filter problem

[WinsAllDay]

So i just recently added sand to my 75 gallon tank on thursday and i hava noticed that my hob filter keeps cutting off and if o tap on it it works again any idea what the problem could be

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[MyGiants]

Might have sucked up some sand. I would check it sand particles can eatup the magnet and wear it out.

 

[harleyboy]

after cleaning motor well add a sponge to intake pipe to keep out sand

 

[lp85253]

probably sand damage ... what kind of hob?

 

[duanes]

Is it play sand?
Play sand is very easily stirred up and ends up sucked into the filter, and destroying impellers.
This is a reason pool filter sand is more often recommended, as it is heavier and less likely to get into filters.

 

[WinsAllDay]

Its not play sand i use the pool sand and i will clean it up and shove a sponge on it

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[WinsAllDay]

And its a aquatech

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[WinsAllDay]

And when will my tank be clear its been cloudy sincr i put the sand in 3 days ago

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[duanes]

When I use new PFS I rinse with a hose outside (in winter a basement laundry tub), using a strong flow and stirring until it runs almost clear, then do a water change in one of my tanks, rinsing the sand again with tank water to season it a bit. It usually clears in a day or 2 with that method
I would thoroughly clean out the volute where the impeller rides to be sure no small grit is causing friction.

 

[lp85253]

do a waterchange, this should help clear water.. aquatech's get noisy pretty esasy if they are anything like penguins(and they are...I am told)probably need to get a new impellor and a pre filter for the intake....