501 Filter

[dpm911]

I bought a zoo med 501 Reptile water filter to filter out the false bottom in my vivarium and the problem is that when ever its running its making so much noise and sending bubbles up through the out pipe. is there any way to fix this problem?

[islandvivs]

it shouldnt do that.....i've used a few of those filters and i only face that problem when its not setup right. Did you fill the filter completely with water before using it. Also there might be a problem with the legth of the hose you are using(if you are using your own hose) or the way you have the intake hose setup. Also when you first run it it makes that sound. Let it run for 5-10 mins to see if it continues to make the sound.