Gross - cleaning skimmer cup

fishytime · #1 11-27-2011, 12:57 AM

Think of it this way.... The nastier it is, the better your skimmer is working

.... And that's a good thing

jtbadco · #2 11-27-2011, 12:59 AM

Skimmer goo doesn't bother me.

Dead rotting turbo snail!?!? Big time gross.

Triggz · #3 11-27-2011, 01:40 AM

pfft bristleworms....

Try lifting up a rock to a 3 foot+ Eunice worm! I just about puked....

marie · #4 11-27-2011, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jtbadco

Skimmer goo doesn't bother me.

Dead rotting turbo snail!?!? Big time gross.

I'm fine with skimmer goo, bristle worms and even the 3 ft worm.....but if I ever have to remove another dead turbo snail before the contents have been cleaned out?...... I'm quitting the hobby

Zoaelite · #5 11-27-2011, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by marie

I'm fine with skimmer goo, bristle worms and even the 3 ft worm.....but if I ever have to remove another dead turbo snail before the contents have been cleaned out?...... I'm quitting the hobby

+1, also applies to half dead clams & goopy nems *vomit*.

Coralgurl · #6 11-27-2011, 02:20 AM

Well I guess there are worse things than skimmer goo, no dead rotting snails or clams or other funky worms in my experience yet, that's what I have to look forward to?? Oh my....

Lampshade · #7 11-27-2011, 02:53 AM

I lost a turbo snail in my first tank, I took him out the day AFTER garbage day. 6 days later i nearly died opening the garbage can again, worst smell ever.

jtbadco · #8 11-27-2011, 03:08 AM

The turbos were the first snails I purchased when I started my tank.

I noticed one in a corner had not moved in a day or so so I reached in to check it out. I flipped it over and this slime oozed out into the water and the stench was sickening. I almost threw up before I could throw the shell away.