Busted Skimmer Pump - Need Suggestions

[SkimmyPete]

I had a skimmer pump break recently. It's for a Reef Octopus skimmer, but I don't actually know the model. The pump for it broke. I found some pieces in the sump (small, pink plastic). At any rate, it doesn't work any more. The pump spins, but it won't spin properly without the broken piece. I need a cheap fix. Anybody have suggestions? I tried to find a replacement pump, but I don't honestly know enough about this stuff to know what I'm searching for.

 

 

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[albertareef]

Looks like you need a new impeller shaft like this...

https://www.reefspecialty.com/reef-octopus-otp-pump-ceramic-shaft-1000-2000-3000.html

i saw it elsewhere for $6.00 but it was out of stock. There really isn't a quick fix for this that I know of other than a new shaft - not really repairable in my experience. 

[xmas_one]

Your may need a new impeller as well if it was run for any length of time with that busted shaft. The ID of the impeller will get all chewed up and it won't spin smoothly.

[albertareef]

4 minutes ago, xmas_one said:

Your may need a new impeller as well if it was run for any length of time with that busted shaft. The ID of the impeller will get all chewed up and it won't spin smoothly.

Very true. I have had pretty good luck with shaft only fixes but those were caught pretty quickly. Safer bet is the whole  impeller assembly if you can swing it.