Help. My 40 gl Seaclear System II pump failed
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They said Sea Clear is moving and won't be reachable for a few months. What else can I use?
I really don't know what any of this means-- I have kept the fish alive for 15 years but the dead pump might be the end of my tank if I can't find an easy solution. I appreciate your help. I literally know nothing except how to feed the fish and clean the tank...
Click the word "this" in my first sentence above. It takes you to Fish Tanks Direct's website. It appears they have the replacement pump in stock so, you should be able to order it from them. Once you have it, it's a simply matter of removing the current pump and putting the new one in.
What I was trying to say about a different pump is, the pump that came with your tank is rated at 350 gallons per hour ("gph") flow rate, so any pump that is rated at 350 gph could also be used to replace that pump. For example, a Sicce Syncra Silent 1.5 Pump is rates at 357 gph so, you could replace the existing pump with that one.
On another note, do you ever remove the pump from the tank and clean it? Pumps need to be cleaned regularly or calcium/other minerals can build up in them and seize them up. A lot of times a seized pump can be revived by removing the pump from the tank, taking it apart, soaking all the parts in white vinegar and lightly scrubbing all surfaces with an unused, clean toothbrush or other soft brush.
Feel free to keep asking questions and others and I will be happy to help.
shred5
Premium Member
You probably could get a pump with close to the same GPH rating and same output size. Allot of powerheads come with different size outputs that can be changed. Grab it and go to a lfs and see if they have something close to match. They may even have the same pump. Allot of those pumps are just Chinese pumps rebranded with different names.
If you need it quick Local fish store is the best place to go.
A Sicce pump like Griss says are great replacement pumps and last a long time.
In the mean time move the heater to main display and add circulation.
No- I have never cleaned it in 15 years. I will try that. Do I need to empty the tank to take the pump out? Fish Tank direct said they don't have the part so I might need to see if the Sicce will fit...
Vinny Kreyling
Premium Member
No need to empty the tank.
Unplug the pump & remove to a sink for cleaning.
If the shaft inside is white it is likely ceramic.
Be gentle, they snap easily, if necessary use pliers and pull straight out.
Unplug the pump & remove to a sink for cleaning.
If the shaft inside is white it is likely ceramic.
Be gentle, they snap easily, if necessary use pliers and pull straight out.
Yep, sage advise as always from Vinny
One thing to note, is the pump may have suction cups keeping it stuck to the bottom. Also, the flex hose may have hardened some over the years so it may make it slightly harder to remove.
Otherwise the guys above got it covered, try cleaning it first and if it still won’t work, I’d run to your LFS for a quick solution. Just keep in mind the space you have in the back as some pumps vary in size (even if they’re near the same GPH). As mentioned, bringing the pump you have with you may help with this.
Otherwise the guys above got it covered, try cleaning it first and if it still won’t work, I’d run to your LFS for a quick solution. Just keep in mind the space you have in the back as some pumps vary in size (even if they’re near the same GPH). As mentioned, bringing the pump you have with you may help with this.
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