what is the best way to clean….

[Amadod2]

so what are your tips out there to clean your tank?

the thing i find the hardest to clean would have to be the power heads, do you guys have any tips??

[Craigdillman]

take them out soak them in vinegar and water solution then scrape or brush off with a tooth brush

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Amadod2

the thing i find the hardest to clean would have to be the power heads, do you guys have any tips??

I clean the powerheads every second waterchange by scrubbing them with a vegetable brush which keeps them pretty clean. A couple times per year they get a vinegar soak overnight to remove calcium build up on the impeller and any coralline on the outside that the brush didn't remove.

[brotherd]

Agreed. Vinegar works wonders on power heads, etc. I buy a 4 litre jug and soak them overnight in an old margarine tub. Everything comes off easily with an old toothbrush and then really rinse everything well before returning to service.

[Amadod2]

im going to give that a try, thanks

[GrantB]

The Hydor cleaning powder also works really well. I have had issues with vinegar damaging rubber on some equipment (not sure if it was from using warm water or too much vinegar). The powder works wonders and is quite a bit faster for me anyway.

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Some vinegar will bring the shine back ounce a year and every now and then I use a plastic bristle brush and gently brush the walls of the power head.