My filter's motor died, what can I do to keep everyone in there alive?

[Gigaboom]

I have a 10 gallon tank, and my aquaclear 20's motor just died, how do I keep them alive until I can get a new filter?
I have a n.wennerae mantis shrimp, a turbo snail, and two clownfish.

 

[Waters]

I assume you are not using it for biological filtration? If that is the case, just make sure you have a heater directly in the tank and throw an air stone or small powerhead directly into the tank and they will be fine.

 

[Gigaboom]

I assume you are not using it for biological filtration? If that is the case, just make sure you have a heater directly in the tank and throw an air stone or small powerhead directly into the tank and they will be fine.

I don't have a powerhead or air stone, would pointing a fan at the top of the open tank provide enough movement?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

The tank will need water flow, add a small powerhead into the tank to move the water, point it upwards to break the surface to help with gas exchange.

 

[Waters]

I don't have a powerhead or air stone, would pointing a fan at the top of the open tank provide enough movement?

Unfortunately not.....you definitely need some water movement in there.

 

[Gigaboom]

how long would it last without water movement? I think I can buy a new filter within a few hours

 

[littlefoxx]

how long would it last without water movement? I think I can buy a new filter within a few hours

You can take a cup of tank water and poor it in the tank from a height to create watermovement and oxygen. I dont think they will last in a 10 gallon long enough for you to get a replacement unfortunately

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

AS above, - or take a big spoon and swish up the water, move the water and create bubbles on the surface that go down into the water.