investing in a HOB skimmer

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by shecter, Dec 3, 2010.

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  1. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    You need to clean the pumps periodically. I noticed that I had detritus build on on the bottom of my every so often.
     
    xmetalfan99, Dec 3, 2010
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  2. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    Huh my pump (internal) has not needed to be cleaned at all and I don't get much detritus build up... different systems = different strokes though :D
     
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  3. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    Thats a big con
     
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