can't see Ca buildup on pumps-forgo acid bath?

[salty joe]

I can't feel or see any kind of buildup on my Jeboa power heads, just some soft mulm type stuff that cleans up with a toothbrush.

Would you guys agree with skipping the acid bath unless I can detect a hard buildup?

 

[Hitman]

If it’s soft and comes off with a toothbrush I personally would and do call it good.

 

[redfishbluefish]

Without question....if you don't need the acid bath, then don't use it. I only acid dip when the coraline becomes a problem.

 

[Larry L]

I have a hard enough time getting myself to clean stuff when it's dirty, you want to do extra cleaning on stuff that's clean? ;-)

 

[salty joe]

I have a hard enough time getting myself to clean stuff when it's dirty, you want to do extra cleaning on stuff that's clean? ;-)

LOL! Thanks guys, just wasn't sure if calcium carbonate might form a smooth layer I couldn't see or what.

Larry L, is that your eagle?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

LOL! Thanks guys, just wasn't sure if calcium carbonate might form a smooth layer I couldn't see or what.

It might, but a very thin layer you cannot see won't hurt anything.

 

[Larry L]

Larry L, is that your eagle?

@salty joe : Not mine, I used to volunteer as a bird handler and educator for a non-profit that does environmental education using birds of prey.

 

[salty joe]

That is so cool!