Question about my filter, i have a eclipse 12 gal.?

Question

i dont know why my filter won't start automaticlly. i had to pour water into the top to make the thing to actually start running, is there something wrong? also that the side where water goes into the tube and up to where it went through the filter, that side is somehow leaking.. is it normal? is my tank broken? thanks!!

there's no crack, and it's a clip on kinda thing. that was when the water is below the black box. and now that i filled the water above it, i can't really see any leaking, but there are some air bubble under the black box. is it gona hurt my fish? i think maybe it's not cliped tight enough? but i can't push it any futher thou..

Answer 1

You have to fill up a filter with water anyway, otherwise it won't start
Out of my experience, when there was water leaking from the suction area, I would usually take the filter apart again and put it back together, fill it up with water and plug it in, with that the seperate dripping would usually stop
What I also have done, was filling up my until there is only about an inch left from the water level to the tank end


hope that helps
Good luck



EB

Answer 2

It's hard to tell why your filter is leaking without being able to see it. If there are any cracks or visible damage, I would take it back to the store with the receipt if this was something new.

As far as not working, you might not have the water level high enough. It needs to be above the bottom of the black "box" that holds the impeller that moves the water by about 1/2 inch. If the inpeller isn't in the water, it won't create enough of a suction to pull the water upward. I wouldn't try filling it further until you find the cause of the leak, though. If the housing is damaged, you don't want water to come into contact with anything electrical.

Answer 3

You have to pour water into the filter before starting ,it isn't good to run it dry.I would be more concerned about the leak,I would take it back or call the place you got it to ask them about it.