Oceans Motions getting clogged?

**The R/C Man** · 12-24-2007, 12:19 PM

Well, I have been reading some posts about people having issues with their Oceans Motions clogging up. I also have personal experience with the issue. After setting up a guys 540 gallon system his OM wasn't switching. The problem: sand was getting caught in between the casing and the drum. Here is my suggestion, install a strainer basket prior to the intake pump for the OM. Although I have not yet tried it seems plausable. What do you think? Sequence 1.5 inch Inlet Strainer Basket (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > Water Pumps > External > Accessories )

SouthBayPhoto · 12-25-2007, 12:58 PM

Makes sense to me, but then again, I've never run them (at least not yet), so I can't be positive. However, I would imagine that type of strainer should capture the sand prior to entering :-)

**charlie** · 12-25-2007, 01:33 PM

To go the other way here, is there way to move the intake to prevent it from picking up the sand in the first place?

**The R/C Man** · 12-25-2007, 02:06 PM

Yeah Charlie, keep the intake about 8 inches above the sand or better. But there is always a fish that stirs up the sand bed or when you mess with the tank etc.... The guy who is having problems has a blue spotted ray that stirs up the sand regularly as he lies to bury himself.... I am going to add the strainer as a precaution. I believe it will help maitain the seals also....

Merry X-mass!

**charlie** · 12-25-2007, 02:17 PM

Yeah, in that case, a strainer looks to be the answer Greg. Make sure to give us an update or 2 when you get it installed, would you?

Merry Christmas back at ya!!!!!

12-24-2007, 12:19 PM	#1
The R/C Man Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 691	Oceans Motions getting clogged? Well, I have been reading some posts about people having issues with their Oceans Motions clogging up. I also have personal experience with the issue. After setting up a guys 540 gallon system his OM wasn't switching. The problem: sand was getting caught in between the casing and the drum. Here is my suggestion, install a strainer basket prior to the intake pump for the OM. Although I have not yet tried it seems plausable. What do you think? Sequence 1.5 inch Inlet Strainer Basket (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > Water Pumps > External > Accessories ) __________________ Greg 25 gallon reef with 20 gallon sump/fuge 375 gallon reef with 100 gallon sump/fuge: under construction Over time science has shown that the simplest answers are usually the correct ones.......

12-25-2007, 12:58 PM	#2
SouthBayPhoto Is FedEx/UPS here yet?!?! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 561	Re: Oceans Motions getting clogged? Makes sense to me, but then again, I've never run them (at least not yet), so I can't be positive. However, I would imagine that type of strainer should capture the sand prior to entering :-) __________________ Mat Chief Resident Smartazz ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ South Bay Photography Las Vegas, NV "If you can't beat 'em, shoot 'em"

12-25-2007, 01:33 PM	#3
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,466	Re: Oceans Motions getting clogged? To go the other way here, is there way to move the intake to prevent it from picking up the sand in the first place? __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

12-25-2007, 02:06 PM	#4
The R/C Man Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 691	Re: Oceans Motions getting clogged? Yeah Charlie, keep the intake about 8 inches above the sand or better. But there is always a fish that stirs up the sand bed or when you mess with the tank etc.... The guy who is having problems has a blue spotted ray that stirs up the sand regularly as he lies to bury himself.... I am going to add the strainer as a precaution. I believe it will help maitain the seals also.... Merry X-mass! __________________ Greg 25 gallon reef with 20 gallon sump/fuge 375 gallon reef with 100 gallon sump/fuge: under construction Over time science has shown that the simplest answers are usually the correct ones.......

12-25-2007, 02:17 PM	#5
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,466	Re: Oceans Motions getting clogged? Yeah, in that case, a strainer looks to be the answer Greg. Make sure to give us an update or 2 when you get it installed, would you? Merry Christmas back at ya!!!!! __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

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