Hagen Fluval Canister Filter 205 No Suction HELP!! HELP

[cifinest33rd]

:help2::help2:HELLO I JUST BROUGHT A FLUVAL 205 IM KIND OF NEW WITH THIS TYPE OF FILTER!!! THE AIR FLOW IS FLOWING RIGHT BUT THE SUCTION SEEM NOT THAT STRONG COMPARE TO MY OTHER FILTER PLUS THEY WERE MUCH SMALLER ANY IDEA?? SHOULD I BRING IT BACK OR MAYBE IM DOING SOMETHING WRONG IS THERE A WAY TO ADJUST THE SUCTION POWER?:feedback:

 

[AquaticAustin]

did you prime it?

 

[cifinest33rd]

sorry kinda new what do u mean prime it ??

 

[cicrush13]

There is a small plunger on the left side, pull it up and push it down and that helps bring the water into the filter.

If that doesn't work try removing the intake filter cover and push the "ball" in.
Sometimes it gets stuck and you have to open the filter's intake for it to work properly.

Hope this helps.

 

[cifinest33rd]

ok thanks the water is flowin out right but the only problem is the suction power where the waste/food goes up is not that strong very lightly but the water flow is kind of shootin out strong!! dont knw if that how it suppose to be??

 

[cicrush13]

Check the ball on the inside of the basket of the intake.

As long as the water is coming out strong, I wouldn't be too concerned.

 

[cifinest33rd]

ok thanks again!!