skimmer maintenance

[reef-freak]

hello to all my fellow reefers. looking for help on deciding on best way to clean a skimmer. FYI I have a Reef Octopus 120. let's hear all the different ways to totally clean a skimmer and get it back as if it was new.

 

[mta_morrow]

I totally disassemble my skimmer once a month when I do my water change. I take it to the deep sink and clean all parts with a toothbrush and bottle brush.

 

[AdamNC]

Run it in a bucket with the collection cup off for a few hours in 1:4 vinegar:water. Wipe out with a baby bottle brush that has soft bristles. Rinse in RO/DI and replace. I do this every 6 months to mine.

 

[Jay Z]

I soak mine in hot water then use a soft tooth brush to clean it.

 

[reef-freak]

thanks for answering my thread. let's keep it going to offer as many different ways to clean a skimmer !

 

[Justfebreezeit]

Run it in a bucket with citric acid for 30 min or so. Disassemble and Clean.