HELLLPPPP!!!!!

[Julie-Anne]

my filter for my 10 gallon crapped out and i cant get a new one till friday what should i do i need hellpp should i add an airstone or something???? my heater still works

 

[Firebug]

yes, definitely, you need to get oxygen circulating in there.

 

[Davy]

Adding an airstone would be a good idea. Feeding less than normal might help keep the tank a little cleaner for the time being. Maybe do some small water changes?

Did you take the filter all the way apart and clean everything? I thought my filter crapped out but a very good cleaning brought it back to life.

 

[Julie-Anne]

i took it apart and cleaned out the intake thingy and rinsed the filter media after that it wouldnt work nota sound didnt doo anything i think i broke it by cleaning it how i dunno

 

[Davy]

Did you take the impeller out and clean it? I think that was the problem on mine.

 

[Kuroshio]

(I am assuming you have an HOB) As Davy suggests, take the entire thing apart, impeller and all, clean all (some require a little scrubbing) this type of cleaning should be done atleast annually to keep parts in good repair and ensure a long life. Make sure that the impeller is securely in place and all parts are properly put back. This is vital. You should be able to move the impeller on the shaft before putting it back in. If it doesn't move then play with it a while. It's pretty hard to brake something just by cleaning it. Good luck...

 

[FroggyFox]

I agree...most of my filters will decide to stop working from time to time...usually just taking them apart and putting them back together a couple times will make it start working again.

In answer to your question though...yes I'd stick an airstone in there at least, Just not feed at all or a TINY bit until you get a filter on there...keep your filter media wet with tank water...do water changes as often as possible...like keep a cup nearby and change some a few times throughout the day.

Hopefully you'll be able to get that filter working again!