Oct 31, 2013 #1 gfox Valuable Member View Badges Joined Jan 17, 2011 Messages 1,632 Reaction score 438 Location michigan Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Would it work to break in a new skimmer using a rubbermaid tote with old water change water?Would you get any skimmate from this?
Would it work to break in a new skimmer using a rubbermaid tote with old water change water?Would you get any skimmate from this?
Oct 31, 2013 #2 mfinn likes zoanthids View Badges Partner Member 2024 Reef Tank 365 Photo of the Month Pacific Northwest Reefers My Aquarium Showcase Joined Jul 22, 2006 Messages 12,095 Reaction score 8,625 Location Olympia, WA. Rating - 100% 6 0 0 I'd use the rubbermaid tote and use a gallon of vinegar and freshwater. Won't get skimate, but it will help break in the skimmer.
I'd use the rubbermaid tote and use a gallon of vinegar and freshwater. Won't get skimate, but it will help break in the skimmer.
Oct 31, 2013 #3 OP OP gfox Valuable Member View Badges Joined Jan 17, 2011 Messages 1,632 Reaction score 438 Location michigan Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Just curious why freshwater and not saltwater?
Oct 31, 2013 #4 mfinn likes zoanthids View Badges Partner Member 2024 Reef Tank 365 Photo of the Month Pacific Northwest Reefers My Aquarium Showcase Joined Jul 22, 2006 Messages 12,095 Reaction score 8,625 Location Olympia, WA. Rating - 100% 6 0 0 Not sure. But I do know it's more about the vinegar removing the manufacturing oils and chemicals.
