filter is making a horrid noise

[syburn]

I thought it was some electronic sound that was part of the music i was listerning to, untill i realised it was my filter. It was not working. After testing the pump head seperately i know its something to do with the impeller.

Do you think it easy to fix or will it be a new filter in your experience. Filter is maybe 9 - 11 months old.

Thanks

PS how long will fish live for without the filter on??

[christopher.wtc]

Hi syburn,
I do suggest getting a new one. Unless you are sure you need a impeller, catch is we will never know what needs to be replaced. Though replacing an impeller takes only seconds, time and effort is required to get spares and if you decided to get someone to repair it, time is wasted again.

I suggest you take your fishes out and placed them in a tank with an air pump in. Then you will have some time looking for spares or new filter. Plants should be fine for awhile without filter.

Good luck bro.

[Mr.XP]

You can get an airpump in temporarliy while you get another filter asap.