wood_stock Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Dear all I just lost a star that went into my Seios pump. Anyone encountered this problem? How do you prevent it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted April 25, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted April 25, 2007 What some refeers do is to use a wire/plastic mesh to cover up the intake of the wavemaker. You'll proberbly experience a little drop in the pump efficiency though. Btw, did your star stray into the pump at the inlet or the pump outlet(not likely)? Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xersion Posted April 25, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted April 25, 2007 u can go to hardware shop to get some small holes net then use it to cover the pump with a fishing line perfer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansiz Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 You don't have to do that, do you know that this pump is invented such that there is a minimum risk of your livestocks being suck in. Did you transform it to the circle form or u still using the original form ( which is somehow like a rectangle shape with outlet at the bottom)? If it's at the circle shape, do you know that you can actually close up the inlet? Meaning that in between holes, another plastic will actually cover the holes (but not complete cover). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted April 25, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted April 25, 2007 Seriously? Never knew that, mayb you would be kind enough to provide more detailed steps on how to "close" up the inlet. Thanks in adv! Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansiz Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 It's not complete closing as I have mentioned earlier. You basically just have to turn the inlet holes clockwise, and you will see clearly that the inlet is actually closing up. If you have algaes on your powerhead, you may need to try harder to turn it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member cjh Posted April 25, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted April 25, 2007 It's not complete closing as I have mentioned earlier. You basically just have to turn the inlet holes clockwise, and you will see clearly that the inlet is actually closing up. If you have algaes on your powerhead, you may need to try harder to turn it. erm.. actually its to adjust the flow of the pump... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 erm.. actually its to adjust the flow of the pump... yup closing the water intake naturally reduce the fow of the seio pump , but at the same time reduce the risk of LS been suck in . Quote 2x1.5x1.5 tank Lighting: AI hydra 52HD Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455 Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos Skimz ; NP biopellets Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD Return pump: Eheim 1262 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansiz Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Yes bro hammy, that is what I'm trying to say. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted April 26, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted April 26, 2007 Got it! Thanks!! Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wood_stock Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 Frankly, I have no idea how my star got into the seios. I am using it in the original form. I didn't know that the LS could be suck into it. It has never happened. Looks like it's time to re-design the tank and pump placement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member RX_GAN Posted April 28, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted April 28, 2007 how long have u been using the seio pump ? just to let u know that if u just add in recently, it's quite common if ur starfish or anyother ls get caught in it.... cos in nature they dun know wat is pump and dun know that thing u put there is dangerous so naturally will get injured by it... but overtime, they will learn that current is strong there and wun get near there... that's wat i know from experience... so even when u add in new pump, ur ls will also encounter this kinda thing, they will get used to it...monitor is important.... one tip for u is that...when u add in new pump or have any problem with ur pump... try to on in for only a few hours initially and on in longer when time to come for ur LS to adapt. Hopefully can help... Quote . X-Nature . Something Xtravagant for everyone . links: our website: http://www.xnature.net.tc sgreef forum: http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?showforum=83Providing premium delicacies for marine fishes and corals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wood_stock Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 how long have u been using the seio pump ? just to let u know that if u just add in recently, it's quite common if ur starfish or anyother ls get caught in it.... cos in nature they dun know wat is pump and dun know that thing u put there is dangerous so naturally will get injured by it... The pump is in the tank since day 1 in Dec 2005. Nothing happened until lately. I have had my star for more than 6 months too. That's why I don't quite understand. Maybe there was food that attracted the star. My shrimps live very near by the pump, and the only things that get stuck to the pump is their molted shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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