cloud from return pump and clogging sound

[bri.reffin]

i just added in my first two fish. Pump has been off from time to time, it runs fine. until it shoots out clouds and makes clogging noises. maybe the water level is to low from the return pump chamber(waterbox 20)

 

[vetteguy53081]

i just added in my first two fish. Pump has been off from time to time, it runs fine. until it shoots out clouds and makes clogging noises. maybe the water level is to low from the return pump chamber(waterbox 20)

Which may be. Assure there is enough water height in the sump or pump will suck in air which you can hear and cause burst of air and even pick up some detritus.
If pump is pumping out faster than water can come in, you will need to restrict the pump flow slightly

 

[fishguy242]

Hi, welcome to the reef...

 

[JC1977]

Agreed with vetteguy sounds like air getting pulled through pump.

 

[Petcrazyson]

Like stated above air may some how be finding itself being sucked into the return.

Welcome to R2R btw!

 

[vetteguy53081]

You

 

[bri.reffin]

Which may be. Assure there is enough water height in the sump or pump will suck in air which you can hear and cause burst of air and even pick up some detritus.
If pump is pumping out faster than water can come in, you will need to restrict the pump flow slightly

i apperacite it did some tweaks and back to normal

 

[Nman]

 

[danenelsen]

Glad you got it fixed!

 

[Keko21]

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[dstockwell]

Welcome to the Reef

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R. Looks like Vetteguy solved your problem

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board! glad you got it resolved

 

[bri.reffin]

welcome aboard the r2r board! glad you got it resolved

not fully quite yet

 

[RedReefer]

Welcome to R2R! Sounds like the return pump is catching air. Glad you joined!

 

[Spicy Reef]

Welcome to the reef
any possibility of posting a short vid?

 

[Glenner’sreef]

Pictures would be helpful. Also have you checked any clamps that may need tightened that could be sucking air.

 

[bri.reffin]

Welcome to the reef
any possibility of posting a short vid?

 

[Spicy Reef]

I think the pump is faster than the overflow, maybe take the filter or whatever is slowing the flow out. Clean it? or maybe not use it or slow the pump down. can it be adjusted?
anyone?