How to clean pump impellor

[gargamel]

My daughter has an internet 19l Nani tank. The filter flow has dropped considerably and the manual says to check the impellor. I have no idea how to do this, can anyone advise?

Thanks in advance

 

[dcutl002]

The Interpet Nano filter housing has a pump at the bottom that forces water through a hose and then out of the housing. You need to get to that tiny pump...the inlets may be clogged.

Here is a link with pictures of the tank. The filter is the last picture and has a cross sectional view: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Interpet-AMA51506-Nano-Complete-Aquarium/dp/B00QGAI9ZQ

 

[gargamel]

Thank you for your reply! I'll try to figure it out in the morning

 

[dcutl002]

It looks pretty straight-forward from the picture. Good luck.

 

[Delapool]

Just watch when you pull any fittings out to track the order to put them back. And where any small parts go (half the time they bounce off my floor unless I'm careful).

 

[gargamel]

Sorry I think I'm being a bit thick (complete novice!). Do I need to pull out that tube as well because it looks filthy! It's a really small gap and even my child couldn't reach inside to pull out the pump :-/

 

[gargamel]

Hey just letting you know I had to give it a good pull as it's on suckers! The amount of sludge was unbelievable! Glad to report the water output is perfect now [emoji4]. Thanks for your help!

 

[dcutl002]

Good to hear! I am glad everything worked out.