How do you clean the skimmer collection cup ?

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by sssnake, Aug 5, 2006.

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  1. sssnake

    sssnake Montipora Digitata

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    I think I'm due very soon for a collection cup cleaning. How do you guys clean your collection cups?
     
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  3. serotonin

    serotonin Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Hot water and the spray hose in my sink gets it 99% clear again :)
     
  4. Willieo101587

    Willieo101587 Flamingo Tongue

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    I use a good ol' toothbrush.
     
  5. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    just water and old fashion elbow grease, usually every couple weeks depending on the amount of waste collected and the skimmer function.
     
  6. Blade_Runner

    Blade_Runner Gigas Clam

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    A ratty old dish sponge.
     
  7. Black_Raven

    Black_Raven Scooter Blennie

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    I like to lick mine clean! I just love the taste of organic waste and bacterial sludge, goes good with the morning coffee. Just kidding, hot water and a hose spray.
     
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  9. APC

    APC Gigas Clam

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    I clean mine weekly. I use a toothbrush (My wife's) :)
     
  10. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Me Too. and a finger for the really hard to reach places.

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  11. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    I use a wet paper towel rolled up like a cigar and jam it through the cone once or twice. I fold that over and do the inside of the cup. Then rinse.
     
  12. Reef Lover

    Reef Lover Sea Dragon

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    I use water and a tsp of vinegar, soak it for 15 minutes, rinse it and it's nice and clean with no odor. No scrubbing.