CHEZURAquarium decisions Top access makes media easy, while intake tubes and impeller wells hide gradual restriction.
Discard collapsed floss, rinse foam and preserve biological media. Clean spillway and box without detergent.
Brush the full intake bore and livestock guard.
Fill if required and connect, confirming continuous return and normal sound.
Cycle power once during commissioning to prove recovery.
| Situation | What to do | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfall weak | Clean intake and impeller | Hidden restrictions |
| Only disposable cartridge | Add permanent media | Retains biofilm |
| No self-start | Document priming | Prevents dry operation |
After clean intake and impeller, measure or observe Waterfall weak again with the same method. Record Restart testing completes service. as well; if neither changes as expected, revisit the diagnosis before adding another intervention.
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