CLEAN YOUR PUMPS

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by kien

yikes.. I haven't cleaned my return pump in two years

Not quite, Jan 2012. I remember it like it was yesterday.

[kien]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Not quite, Jan 2012. I remember it like it was yesterday.

Phew!! That was a close one! Still got 6 months left then.

[kien]

And apparently the last time I cleaned it, it had been going for over two years, yikes!! Wish canreef could remind me to CLEAN MY PUMP more freque- hey the squirrel is back!! BRB!

[gregzz4]

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

Speaking of cleaning equipment, how often do you do a thorough clean of your skimmer?

Gonna clean mine this month. First time cleaning any equipment since I set the tank up three years ago. lol

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by Wheelman76

You clean all your pumps once a month? Now thats dedication !!!

With my work schedule I have to make sure nothing can go wrong as the wife would have no clue what to do. I also clean my skimmer at the same time, wash out the cup & clean the skimmer neck.

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by kien

hey the squirrel is back!! BRB!

[asylumdown]

Good reminder. I've only properly cleaned my skimmer once since I got it, and now the bottom of it has more life on it than some of my live rock! I'm sure that can't be good for the pump.

[gregzz4]

We have a jug of 'cleaning strength' vinegar that I use on my MP10 wet sides, and it works great. I use it @ about 20-30 %, but don't really measure it

I'm sure it's twice the cost, and only use half as much

FWIW, it doesn't work any faster

[asylumdown]

Where do you even get cleaning strength vinegar? When I do my powerheads I end up going through an insane amount of vinegar because I don't like to dilute it, but I need enough to fill a bowl high enough to cover all parts of the disassembled power heads