Skim Cup cleaning...

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Nor_Cal_Guy, Sep 26, 2010.

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  1. gazog

    gazog Kole Tang

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    Dump it, rinse it and put it back.
     
    gazog, Sep 26, 2010
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Clean it out
     
    2in10, Sep 26, 2010
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  3. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    Sounds like it may be time for a poll.
     
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Sep 26, 2010
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  4. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    So is it clean clean after you rinse it?
     
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Sep 26, 2010
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  5. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    I dump it out then give it to my cat, she does the rest.
     
    sostoudt, Sep 26, 2010
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  6. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    No you don't! LOL! I want pictures!
     
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Sep 26, 2010
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  7. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    I was joking(her poop stinks enough as it is), I rinse it out then wipe away the rest of the gunk.
     
    sostoudt, Sep 26, 2010
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  8. djbonney138

    djbonney138 Peppermint Shrimp

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    I use a baby bottle brush with the sponge on the end. I clean it till its spotless. I think the more gunk you are getting rid of the better. I do that every 3 to 4 days.
     
    djbonney138, Sep 26, 2010
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  9. jrwoltman

    jrwoltman Skunk Shrimp

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    I clean the lid completely too.
     
    jrwoltman, Sep 26, 2010
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  10. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    I clean it all. I use a toothbrush to get it nice and sparkly!
     
    bama, Sep 26, 2010
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