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Old 08-02-2013, 02:33 AM
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yikes.. I haven't cleaned my return pump in two years
Not quite, Jan 2012. I remember it like it was yesterday.
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Old 08-02-2013, 02:51 AM
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Not quite, Jan 2012. I remember it like it was yesterday.
Phew!! That was a close one! Still got 6 months left then.
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Old 08-02-2013, 02:56 AM
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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!
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Old 08-02-2013, 03:04 AM
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Old 08-02-2013, 03:11 AM
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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
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Old 08-02-2013, 04:16 AM
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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.
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Old 08-02-2013, 05:32 AM
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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.
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Old 08-02-2013, 05:40 AM
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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
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Old 08-02-2013, 06:14 AM
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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
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