Fluval FX5 Owners !!!! I need help

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Rudy102

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I just purchased an Fx5. Its a week old. Since day 1, after setup ( I followed the instructions) everything is fine except the humming nose made by the motor. I find that the motor is vibrating the whole filter. I did a lot of research and check all the forums but I cannot find a solution. I realize that this filter is not going to be dead silent but I can hear this humming in an in closed aquarium self 20 feet way. Did anyone else have the same issue? if you did then then whats that solution ? or maybe this is normal ? all info welcome.

ps. ---there are no fine pads inside the media baskets
---2 botton baskets contain Matrix and top basket contains G Nodes (all media ( 0.5" from top of basket)
---- there are no loops in hosing
 
Rudy102;4949361; said:
No I haven't. Its only been running for a week. Will try doing that, see if it helps...
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Yeah, just take it out and reseat it as well. Once removed, also check for any type of unusual wear if it's been like that for a week...

As far as the pads. Get some blue ones for the top tray. Put a White polypad on the second tray with Carbon bags underneither it in that same tray and then Bio on the bottom tray with a Polishing pad underneith the BioMedia. This will yield some crystal clear water!
 
Place a towel under the filter. It works. Its not going to be dead silent so you will hear it a little.
 
I had pads in mine but got tired of having to clean them atleast once a week. If you do use them and your filter stars shootiing out bubbles you know its time to clean the pads.

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I cleaned out the filter opened the impeller. I found a small pebble in there that was causing all the noise and vibration. Problem Solved. Thanks for all the replies.

Ps. I Love this filter. Water is crystal clear since I installed it and no more noise.
 
Cool. Thats part of the reason I love fx5s. Everyone can be there own fluval mechanic! Almost idiotproof! And that has helped me many times.
 
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