Fluval Edge

[angelmouse1]

Hi all, have just purchased the Fluval edge as our first tank - got a heater so can run it as tropical tank - just one major question - Is it meant to be so noisy?? Can hear it over the TV! Do we have to have the pump running all the time? Thanks x

 

[Davo86]

Hi all, have just purchased the Fluval edge as our first tank - got a heater so can run it as tropical tank - just one major question - Is it meant to be so noisy?? Can hear it over the TV! Do we have to have the pump running all the time? Thanks x

Hi, Welcome, yes the filter needs to be running 24/7,

How high is the waterlevel? and did you fill the filter up with water before you turned it on?
General they shouldn't make too much noise

 

[beechey]

i like the look of those tanks

 

[three-fingers]

The filter will quieten after a little while, the noise will be trapped air.

If it's still noisy after a day or two, clean it out. If it's still noisy, it's faulty.

 

[angelmouse1]

The filter will quieten after a little while, the noise will be trapped air.

If it's still noisy after a day or two, clean it out. If it's still noisy, it's faulty.

Thanks guys, will see how I get on after a couple of days - be on here to see what fish to buy next!

 

[Jazzzz]

Please read about fishless cycling it will take 7 weeks not 7 days as the pet shop will probably have told you

 

[Yanks15]

Welcome. Love the look of those and was interested in getting one. Post back here with noise issues. Don't want to get one if it's too noisy.

 

[Truck]

Please read about fishless cycling it will take 7 weeks not 7 days as the pet shop will probably have told you

4 weeks is about average...7 weeks is in extreme cases

 

[Azeron]

Nice try not to overstock though, I saw them at pets at home for 100 quid but not very big but nice looking

 

[jomc1977]

Hi all, have just purchased the Fluval edge as our first tank - got a heater so can run it as tropical tank - just one major question - Is it meant to be so noisy?? Can hear it over the TV! Do we have to have the pump running all the time? Thanks x

Hi,
Just set up my fluval edge and the filter is really noisy, did you get yours sorted? Or am I going to have to put up with the noise? Only started it going last night but it is already driving me mad!!

 

[shelaghfishface]

hia
at the top right of the page you will see a link to "members" use that and search for a member called jennybugs.. she has a fluval and has done a step by step on it ( tho i think she is going marine on it) shes ever so friendly and will willingly help with any problems you may have have a look for her.. go to members topics in her profile and the thread is called " on the edge" it will help you out n end

shelagh xxx

 

[ecast23]

Hi all, have just purchased the Fluval edge as our first tank - got a heater so can run it as tropical tank - just one major question - Is it meant to be so noisy?? Can hear it over the TV! Do we have to have the pump running all the time? Thanks x

Hi,
Just set up my fluval edge and the filter is really noisy, did you get yours sorted? Or am I going to have to put up with the noise? Only started it going last night but it is already driving me mad!!

I just bought the fluval edge 2 days ago and it is running fine. I was actually surprised at how quiet it was. Try filling up the tank all the way if its not. Also if you have an airstone, make sure its not underneath the filter intake as that will make it very noisy.

 

[jomc1977]

Thanks for advise, the source of the noise was the lid of the filter, it was making a huge noise as if vibrating. We are running it without the lid for now. It is still making a bit of noise as if the filter is vibrating. Will see if it improves when we start changing the filter inserts etc. On that subject does anyone know a decent website to get the filter inserts, having a bit of difficulty sourcing them.

 

[NorwichMick]

Thanks for advise, the source of the noise was the lid of the filter, it was making a huge noise as if vibrating. We are running it without the lid for now. It is still making a bit of noise as if the filter is vibrating. Will see if it improves when we start changing the filter inserts etc. On that subject does anyone know a decent website to get the filter inserts, having a bit of difficulty sourcing them.

Are these the filters for the fuval edge, [URL="http/www.seapets.co.uk/products/aquarium...ter-sponge.html"]http/www.seapets.co.uk/products/aquarium...ter-sponge.html[/URL]

or these http/www.seapets.co.uk/products/aquarium...biomax-kit.html

 

[jomc1977]

Thanks for advise, the source of the noise was the lid of the filter, it was making a huge noise as if vibrating. We are running it without the lid for now. It is still making a bit of noise as if the filter is vibrating. Will see if it improves when we start changing the filter inserts etc. On that subject does anyone know a decent website to get the filter inserts, having a bit of difficulty sourcing them.

Are these the filters for the fuval edge, <a href="http/www.seapets.co.uk/products/aquarium...ter-sponge.html" target="_blank">http/www.seapets.co.uk/products/aquarium...ter-sponge.html</a>

or these [URL="http/www.seapets.co.uk/products/aquarium...biomax-kit.html"]http/www.seapets.co.uk/products/aquarium...biomax-kit.html[/URL]

Cheers for the link! They were the right ones so have ordered them from there.