Pump failure! Is my sump compromised?

[Erich Magee]

My return pump failed and it’s taken two days to get a replacement. I’ve got air pumps and power heads in the tank but nothing but a skimmer in the sump.

So is the sump water tainted? Do I need to get that water out?

 

[UncommonSense]

My return pump failed and it’s taken two days to get a replacement. I’ve got air pumps and power heads in the tank but nothing but a skimmer in the sump.

So is the sump water tainted? Do I need to get that water out?

Two days? Is there any sulfuric rotten egg smell, or otherwise rotten smell?

 

[Mark Goode]

I doubt it.

 

[BryanM]

If its been circulating and doesn't smell horrid I'd think you're good.

If there's a question, I'd probably drain and replace with newly mixed salt water.