2 Gallon Tank Filter is making weird noises

[shrimpshrampshrump]

I have a kind of all-in-one tank since it was gifted to me. I woke up today and the water pump is making loud, weird noises, and no water is coming out. What should I do? Is there any way to fix the pump?

I can't attach videos, so here's a link to a video of what's happening.

https://imgur.com/a/wLW6bsZ

My poor 3 babies are all freaked out

 

[Fishfur]

Sorry to say but the video shows nothing useful.

What brand & model of filter is it? I

Troubleshooting filters isn’t difficult.

Start by taking the filter apart & make sure there isn’t something stuck somewhere it shouldn’t be.

Make sure there aren’t any cracks in the uptake tube.

Remove the impeller from the motor.

Gently clean the impeller. If it has a removable shaft in the middle, remove it & inspect it for signs of rust or wear. It might need a new one.

Inspect the blades on the ‘fan’ to be sure each one is intact & present. If any are damaged the blade assembly needs to be replaced.

Clean the uptake tubes & weir and rinse out the filter box & media.

If you have it, rub a thin layer of food grade silicone grease on the impeller shaft or in a pinch, mineral oil or Vaseline can be used. But you shouldn’t be able to see the oil or Vaseline except as a shine.

Put it back together. fill with water & try it out.

Hopefully it’ll be as good as new.

 

[Lucy]

Hi
Along with Fishfur's info, it might need to be primed if it lost suction. The water level looks a little low?

 

[shrimpshrampshrump]

What brand & model of filter is it? I

Troubleshooting filters isn’t difficult.

Start by taking the filter apart & make sure there isn’t something stuck somewhere it shouldn’t be.

Make sure there aren’t any cracks in the uptake tube.

Remove the impeller from the motor.

Gently clean the impeller. If it has a removable shaft in the middle, remove it & inspect it for signs of rust or wear. It might need a new one.

Inspect the blades on the ‘fan’ to be sure each one is intact & present. If any are damaged the blade assembly needs to be replaced.

Clean the uptake tubes & weir and rinse out the filter box & media.

If you have it, rub a thin layer of food grade silicone grease on the impeller shaft or in a pinch, mineral oil or Vaseline can be used. But you shouldn’t be able to see the oil or Vaseline except as a shine.

Put it back together. fill with water & try it out.

Hopefully it’ll be as good as new.

The model is a bit complicated, since it came as part of the tank. I have taken it apart and made sure things weren't stuck. I'm not totally sure how to remove the impeller -- is that in the large boxlike area?

Hi
Along with Fishfur's info, it might need to be primed if it lost suction. The water level looks a little low?

For some reason, I thought the water level should be below the output nozzle thing...I can definitely fix that easily.