Return Pump Dead

[Plandauesq]

Help!! My Ecotech M2 is dead. I have a 300 gallon reef tank. I also have a closed loop system with a pump outside that is working. Also have multiple powerheads that are on and working. I ordered a new M2 online but it naturally won’t get here until Friday. I’m I ok or should I try to find a pump locally tomorrow?

 

[CMMorgan]

Water is still moving... skimmer still working? Sounds like you can hang on. If you have one and you are worried, drop an airstone. Point the wave maker toward the surface, so you are getting sufficient oxygen exchange. Otherwise, I would hold on to Friday.

 

[PanchoG]

I suggest you to add 3 air pump with their stones to make sure you have enough oxigen in the water.

 

[LegendaryCG]

+1 on airstones
I’d move your heaters into the display as well. I’ve started stocking an identical backup return for this exact reason.

 

[KrisReef]

What is in the sump that won't be seeing circulation?

 

[WVNed]

Where is your heater?

 

[Plandauesq]

What is in the sump that won't be seeing circulation?

Nothing. Just equipment, skimmer, etc.

 

[mdb_talon]

Nothing. Just equipment, skimmer, etc.

Then it no reason to panic as long as you move heater to display. If you dose into sump need to deal with that also

 

[Plandauesq]

Where is your heater?

No heater. Live in Florida.

 

[mdb_talon]

No heater. Live in Florida.

Haha well ok then lucky you!