Re: when you clean up your gear
I clean everything but filter media in tapwater. Don't have a skimmer, but my powerheads and other filtration systems get a weekly break down and full cleaning in tapwater. I use a toothbrush (never used in the mouth) for powerhead parts and q-tips for impeller chambers, which get gummed up with crud and don't work to capacity when dirty.
Just make sure you remove as much water from the plastic parts before using in the tank again.
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