skimmer maintenance

reef-freak

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

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