Help!

Rougiem · 12-13-2007, 10:53 AM

Hello everyone...I was wondering if someone could give me a hand. One of our pumps went out this morning and will need to be replaced. To make the change as quickly as possible - this is the pump we have: Little Giant model number 3-MDO(this could be a Q..hard to read)X - SC. Does anyone know of a supplier that may have this or where I can look for it? I do not have time at the moment to research it...

Thanks for your help!

Cheers!

boozeman · 12-13-2007, 10:56 AM

Little Giant - 3-MDQX-SC Inline Pump (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > Water Pumps > External > 1000-2000 GPH )

is this it?

Woodstock · 12-13-2007, 10:57 AM

check with our sponsors. They will probably ship today. Yes, it is a 3-MDX. I would purchase a new pump and also fix the existing pump and keep for a spare.

You can add power heads in the tank and sump to keep the water flow going and don't forget to add a heater to each also.

caitrina · 12-13-2007, 11:00 AM

Little Giant d6) 3-MDQX-SC_581507
Popular 1000 gph MDQX SERIES Energy Efficient Aquarium Pumps

Wholesale Pumps - Fountain, Pond, & Waterfall pumps at wholesale prices!

this is what I found go to this site and see if this is your pump...it is kind of pricey here but at least you may have the serial or model number. gotta run , did this on the fly....good luck

caitrina · 12-13-2007, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boozeman

Little Giant - 3-MDQX-SC Inline Pump (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > Water Pumps > External > 1000-2000 GPH )

is this it?

well gee booze you were quicker than me....

guess we were searching at the same time and you beat me...sigh

boozeman · 12-13-2007, 11:17 AM

I am linkman

Doot77 · 12-13-2007, 12:07 PM

This is the same pump that I've got on my tank. I got mine from Drs. F&S Little Giant 'Quarium Series Magnetic Drive Pumps

Witfull · 12-13-2007, 12:16 PM

roger,,these pumps have a overheat feature in them,,if they get hot they dont restart until cooled. blow it out with canned air and oil it in the 2 holes on top. perhaps manually turn the blades with a pencil to move oil around. it could restart in 15 minutes.

i have 2 of these pumps and love them.

Rougiem · 12-13-2007, 01:34 PM

Thank you EVERYONE for your help!

Wit: What type of oil will work? I may try your idea first but getting a replacement or fixing what I have as Woody suggests as a backup is a great idea!

Thanks Booze...yes that is the right pump!

Witfull · 12-13-2007, 02:02 PM

i use 3-in-1 oil. standard lightweight oil. WD-40 will work as well~

tbittner · 12-18-2007, 01:21 PM

I hope you got things figured out and everything is up and working again.

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Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,898 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Help! Hello everyone...I was wondering if someone could give me a hand. One of our pumps went out this morning and will need to be replaced. To make the change as quickly as possible - this is the pump we have: Little Giant model number 3-MDO(this could be a Q..hard to read)X - SC. Does anyone know of a supplier that may have this or where I can look for it? I do not have time at the moment to research it... Thanks for your help! Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Help! check with our sponsors. They will probably ship today. Yes, it is a 3-MDX. I would purchase a new pump and also fix the existing pump and keep for a spare. You can add power heads in the tank and sump to keep the water flow going and don't forget to add a heater to each also. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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Doot77 Scopas Tang Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DeKalb, IL Posts: 467 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Help! This is the same pump that I've got on my tank. I got mine from Drs. F&S Little Giant 'Quarium Series Magnetic Drive Pumps __________________ Matt ________________________________ 110 Gallon Oceanic with dual corner overflows and 40 gal Oceanic 150 Sump Livestock : - 1 Mystery Wrasse, 1 Fairy Wrasse, 1 Royal Gramma, 1 Diamond Watchman Goby, 2 Turbo Snails, 6 Nassarius Snails, 1 Fighting Conch, 6 Dwarf Blue Legged Crabs & 6 Dwarf Zebra Crabs, 3 Emerald Crabs, 1 Purple Reef Lobster, 1 Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 1 Red Sea Star, 1 Brittle Star, 1 Sand Sifting Star Fish 20 gal Quarantine tank Doot's Reef Chronicle

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Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,898 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Help! Thank you EVERYONE for your help! Wit: What type of oil will work? I may try your idea first but getting a replacement or fixing what I have as Woody suggests as a backup is a great idea! Thanks Booze...yes that is the right pump! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

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tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Help! I hope you got things figured out and everything is up and working again. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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