shrimpzoo Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hello everyone! I've heard of people using Vaseline to lubricate their filter's impeller to make it run quietly, is this practice safe for shrimps? I plan to make my AquaClear 50 more silent. Vaseline is the most readily available thing in my house but I've also heard of people using Silicone lubricant and Plumber's Silicone Grease (there is probably more options out there). Has anyone tried this and can confirm it is safe for shrimp? Thanks for reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I'm not sure if it works but when I remove my AC HOBs' motors for the first time, there is always this sticky things that I suspect might be Vaseline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I have used it on impellers when they wouldn't spin but not to make them quieter. I also haven't tried this on tanks with shrimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elo500 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I've used it on an ac70 on my community tank with amano shrimp. Quiets it down for about a month. May want to try replacing impeller thingy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpzoo Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I have used it on impellers when they wouldn't spin but not to make them quieter. I also haven't tried this on tanks with shrimp. Was it used in a tank with fish? Were the fish okay? I've used it on an ac70 on my community tank with amano shrimp. Quiets it down for about a month. May want to try replacing impeller thingy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Was there any negative effects seen to your Amano shrimp? Or any of the livestock in your community tank? ______________ According to this youtube video it seems like Silicon Oil is safe for shrimps: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWroostin Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I've used it with Cherry's,Amono's and fish for over a year with no ill effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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