Help with new Eheim filter and grease globs

Dennis · 10-21-2011, 04:42 PM

Hello,

I'm so nervous to move my goldfish to a desperately needed bigger tank, and I keep screwing up the set up. I hope you can help.

I bought a 20 gal with a new Enheim canister. I set it to start for a week (no fish in the tank) but read the wrong directions and forgot the media! As I restarted the process, I noticed grease globs attached to the suction cup tube holder and along the glass, plus there's a greasy film on the surface.

Are my fish going to die from the greasy stuff? I think it's lube for the pump. Should I just buy a whole new set up for them?

Thanks any insight is appreciated!!!!

majerah1 · 10-21-2011, 05:08 PM

You can clean it off.From what I understand its basically petroleum jelly.Drain the tank some and clean the areas with vinegar,and just keep rinsing with a clean rag to get the residue off.The suction cups can be cleaned in dish soap just be sure to rinse really well.

Dennis · 10-21-2011, 05:57 PM

Thanks for your help, Majerah!

I also had half of their old rocks in the new tank. Should I ditch those?

majerah1 · 10-22-2011, 03:37 PM

If you cleaned them well then they should be fine.

Dennis · 10-22-2011, 06:52 PM

Thank you! I think I will start the whole thing over.

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Dennis Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3 Name: Dennis Pierce Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 0 Times Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help with new Eheim filter and grease globs Hello, I'm so nervous to move my goldfish to a desperately needed bigger tank, and I keep screwing up the set up. I hope you can help. I bought a 20 gal with a new Enheim canister. I set it to start for a week (no fish in the tank) but read the wrong directions and forgot the media! As I restarted the process, I noticed grease globs attached to the suction cup tube holder and along the glass, plus there's a greasy film on the surface. Are my fish going to die from the greasy stuff? I think it's lube for the pump. Should I just buy a whole new set up for them? Thanks any insight is appreciated!!!!

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Dennis Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3 Name: Dennis Pierce Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 0 Times Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help with new Eheim filter and grease globs Thanks for your help, Majerah! I also had half of their old rocks in the new tank. Should I ditch those?

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