AquaClear 50 impeller not working

[patt]

I had put away an AquaClear 50 that I wasn't using. Decided to use it as extra filtration on my reef tank, and a funny thing happened. I hung it on the tank, filled the filter with water, and it worked fine. I then decided to make adjustments to the basket that it comes with, so I took the filter down and sat it in my sink for a few minutes. I made necessary adjustments to the media basket, put it all together, hung it on the tank, and now it's not working whatsoever. I have searched on Google and forums and the only suggestion I found was to give the impeller fan a little nudge. This has not worked for me. I highly doubt the impeller is burned out since I used it for about 2 months prior to putting it away for storage. Sorry for the long-winded explanation.

Anyone have any ideas?

Does it matter which way I have the impeller fan positioned? See attached picture.

Also, am I able to fully submerge just the impeller? I have been reattaching it to the HOB every time to test it out. It's getting old fast...

 

[patt]

Working fine now.

On an unrelated note, would it be okay to keep my livestock in one 5 gallon bucket with LR but no sand?

2 Ocellaris
1 Yellow Tail Damsel
1 Watchman Goby
Assorted snails and hermits

I am mostly concerned about the Watchman not being able to hide without a sandbed underneath the LR.

 

[moondoggy4]

How long will they be in the 5 gallon bucket Make sure you get plenty of circulation to keep the oxygen levels up.

 

[modder man]

Livestock would be fine in a 5 gallon bucket for a few days I would say. That said make sure to use something to circulate the water a bit to keep the oxygen levels up like moondoggy said.

 

[patt]

How long will they be in the 5 gallon bucket Make sure you get plenty of circulation to keep the oxygen levels up.

Yeah, I plan on keeping them with the heater and MJ-900.