What’s up with my return pump

[Yates273]

I noticed that my gph went from 500 to 200 in my tank. I have cleaned my flow meter as well as my return pump and nothing.
Could it be that my pump is starting to crap out?

 

[Hallowhead]

Have you physically checked the flow coming out as opposed to going based on flow meter?

I've read a lot about those meters not working

 

[Yates273]

It’s there, but doesn’t seem as strong. I haven’t had any issues with the flow meters. Guess it’s always possible

 

[Hallowhead]

When was the last time you properly cleaned it

 

[Yates273]

When was the last time you properly cleaned it

Today when I noticed the drop. Took apart and throughly cleaned it.

 

[bigyankfan]

Did you check the flow right from the pump? Snails in the return line drastically reduce flow.

 

[Yates273]

Did you check the flow right from the pump? Snails in the return line drastically reduce flow.

I have my return sealed from the display so snails can’t get into the plumbing. My return lines in the tank are not big enough for a snail to crawl into.

 

[DiazEd]

Just noticed this post. Is the pump a ecotech vectra?
Mine crapped out months aftet the short 1 year warranty.
Cleaned it regularly and no crud. Switched to a Sicce, 5 year warranty.

 

[Yates273]

It’s a Jebao style pump