Return pump failed how long do i have?

Juniorh2r · Feb 1, 2020

My return pump burned I wont be home till tomorrow around 3 how long do I have? Before fish and coral start dying

Reefer40b · Feb 1, 2020

I guess it depends on the size of the tank and bio load.. your wavemakers pointed at the surface? Are your heaters only in your sump?

fishguy242 · Feb 1, 2020

hi sorry to hear ,what size tank,any other flow in tank?

Juniorh2r · Feb 1, 2020

Yes in the sump

fishguy242 · Feb 1, 2020

need more info

Juniorh2r · Feb 1, 2020

Yes it's a red sea 425xl its 88dt total volume 118 and I got 2 nero 5 wave pumps and gyre

Juniorh2r · Feb 1, 2020

Will airstones hold it off?

fishguy242 · Feb 1, 2020

should be no problem 24 hrs ,watch temp

dwest · Feb 1, 2020

Your powerheads in your tank will keep it oxygenated. How cold will your tank get?

fishguy242 · Feb 1, 2020

imo no need

Juniorh2r · Feb 1, 2020

Yes I'm going to put my heater in the dt and the apex probes too

dwest · Feb 1, 2020

I think you are good as long as you keep temp ok and flow within the tank.

Juniorh2r · Feb 1, 2020

Thanks everyone that's why backups are important

fishguy242 · Feb 1, 2020

agree 100%

eggplantparrot · Feb 1, 2020

I forgot to turn the return back on after feeding for ~12 hours. the only heating was from the back chamber glass in contact with the water.

fish, coral, shrimps weren't fazed at all, all acting like nothing happened. the temp got down to ~72f. no water movement other than fish moving around.