Sand in pumps/filters

[hydrohoki]

I'm having trouble with sand getting in my pumps and especially my filter and causing the motor to stop, I'm afraid this is going to burn out the motor. I tried using a coarse sponge in the intake, but it seemed to be putting too much stress on the pump. Any ideas?

Thanks.

 

[fishfreek]

What kind of pump.

Most pumps can be taken apart for cleaning.

 

[steve-s]

Could also be abiotic precip (whitish film). A vinegar/water solution would help with that.

Cheers
Steve

 

[hydrohoki]

It seems to be sand grains in the mechanism, I can take it apart to clean it but it seems to have to be cleaned everyday.

 

[darb2]

what type of pump? If it is in your fuge, try adding baffles to help the sand settle out. If the tank ic cycling, wait a while till the bacteria colonizes on the sand and yu should get less sand in the pump