Dying pump all in one nano system

[TinyWood]

Ok so we are still very new and learning but my pump in my all in one 10g system is barely blowing I took it out tried to wash it out good but it is just barely moving water... do I need to do something to save it ? Or what do I replace it with ?

 

[ndrwater]

Which system is it? Do you know the name or brand of the pump?
Have you taken it apart and cleaned the inside where the magnetic impeller goes? Is the impeller in good shape?
All or some questions that if answered, would allow us to help further.
Another would be, do you have a local fish store close by?

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Things wear out unfortunately, maybe someone can help with a repair. It it were mine I would lean more towards replacing it do to the fear of it going out completely. I have had good luck with the sicce pump in our Biocube. I plan to replace the pump in our 9 gallon with a sicce in the near future.

 

[Copingwithpods]

Also check the tubing and nozzles from the pump to the display, might be something obstructing it. Do you have any powerheads for suplimental flow in case it dies all together?

 

[X-37B]

Always make sure you have an extra pump on hand. So if you get a new one get 2. They always go out at night, the weekends, and holidays when everything is closed.
Backup pumps are reef tank 101.
Dont get caught caught at home without a spare lol.

 

[TinyWood]

It is lifeguard aquatics i dont see any way into it other than the tube which I did think felt a lil slimey but not overly gunky

 

[ndrwater]

The pump is definitely removable. Just be careful not to break the fittings going through the false wall.
Pull out the pump and give it a good scrub. Usually the volute (front of the pump) twists off to expose the impeller (the part that spins and actually pumps the water)pull the impeller straight out. It's held in via magmatism usually. you can give the inside a scrub after impeller removal.
I typically use a toothbrush for this part.
Carefully reassemble and see how you did.