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chicago_animal
12/08/2008, 06:58 PM
I got a Hydor 30 Canister to use for my 75 Gallon tank. This is my first time using a canister and am not sure if I have it set up right. Its been about 3 hours and all that has been going on is a tskk tskkkk tskkkk sound coming from it. I dont see any water going or out. I filled up the priming chamber like it says. Maybe do I need more water in it?

And YES, the valves are open.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/add_info.cfm?pCatId=11356

Mark426
12/08/2008, 07:36 PM
Why do you have a canister filter? They are not generally recommended for reef tanks.

chicago_animal
12/08/2008, 07:38 PM
Sorry, I should have mentioned that this is for a FW tank. Hoping someone here has some experience with them.

Percula9
12/08/2008, 10:48 PM
Maybe you have the in and out hooked up the opposite way. Check your lines for proper connection.

THolleyH46
12/09/2008, 10:40 AM
Also, make sure the seal is good, it the canister is sucking air it won't pump.