Clean that skimmer??? - Reef-Geeks

Sneezy · Big-Geek

I often wonder what the general consensus is on how often you feel you need to clean your skimmer collection cup?

chris&barb · Lost

When ever its dirty

I clean the neck of goo about once a week at least.

D3monic · All powerfull drifter

My skimmer sucks...it doesnt even skim anymore.

Sneezy · Big-Geek

Any idea's why D3?

D3monic · All powerfull drifter

I need to get a new wood airstone probably.

spinycheek · Insert Custom Title Here

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris&barb

When ever its dirty

I clean the neck of goo about once a week at least.

same here

Thinkin Reef · Greeter Of New Geeks

Clean mine about every 2 to 3 days

billrob71 · Will work for CLAMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris&barb

When ever its dirty

I clean the neck of goo about once a week at least.

Same here

Think it works better with a clean tube

christyf5 · Janitor at Cyano Factory

mine is supposed to be cleaned every 3-4 days but I just incorporate it with my weekly maintenance which I usually procrastinate about until about 10 days have passed. By then the skimmate is good and smelly and I don't have much of a choice, if I want to be near the tank I need to empty it

Oh and my skimmer does work better if I clean it more often, it builds up lots of gack on the neck and doesn't seem to skim as well unless its fairly clean.

Sneezy · Big-Geek

I do it when the skimmer neck looks dirty, I think mine works a lot better when it is clean.

Thinkin Reef · Greeter Of New Geeks

Agreed Skinz

View Poll Results: How often do you clean your skimmer collection cup?
When it gets full	2	20.00%
A set amount of days because you feel the skimmer performs better/worse "please explain"	1	10.00%
Once a week because that is just how you roll	4	40.00%
When the skimmer neck looks soiled	2	20.00%
When it gets stinky	0	0%
Other "please explain"	1	10.00%
Voters: 10. You may not vote on this poll

[1 (permalink)] Posted by Sneezy 10-08-2009, 11:32 PM	Big-Geek
Clean that skimmer??? I often wonder what the general consensus is on how often you feel you need to clean your skimmer collection cup?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9,197 Gameroom cash: $66 Rep Power: 116
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by D3monic 10-08-2009, 11:37 PM	All powerfull drifter
My skimmer sucks...it doesnt even skim anymore. __________________	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minooka, IL Posts: 2,458 Gameroom cash: $805585 Rep Power: 68
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by D3monic 10-08-2009, 11:58 PM	All powerfull drifter
I need to get a new wood airstone probably. __________________	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minooka, IL Posts: 2,458 Gameroom cash: $805585 Rep Power: 68
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[7 (permalink)] Posted by Thinkin Reef 10-09-2009, 03:41 PM	Greeter Of New Geeks
Clean mine about every 2 to 3 days __________________ Wal-Mart Greeter http://www.reef-geeks.com/forums/	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,130 Gameroom cash: $1044957 Rep Power: 72
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 10-08-2009, 11:35 PM	Lost
When ever its dirty I clean the neck of goo about once a week at least.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by Sneezy 10-08-2009, 11:39 PM	Big-Geek
Any idea's why D3?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9,197 Gameroom cash: $66 Rep Power: 116
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[9 (permalink)] Posted by christyf5 10-09-2009, 11:02 PM	Janitor at Cyano Factory
mine is supposed to be cleaned every 3-4 days but I just incorporate it with my weekly maintenance which I usually procrastinate about until about 10 days have passed. By then the skimmate is good and smelly and I don't have much of a choice, if I want to be near the tank I need to empty it Oh and my skimmer does work better if I clean it more often, it builds up lots of gack on the neck and doesn't seem to skim as well unless its fairly clean.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nanaimo, BC, Canada Posts: 257 Gameroom cash: $97035 Rep Power: 11
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[10 (permalink)] Posted by Sneezy 10-09-2009, 11:29 PM	Big-Geek
I do it when the skimmer neck looks dirty, I think mine works a lot better when it is clean.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9,197 Gameroom cash: $66 Rep Power: 116
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[11 (permalink)] Posted by Thinkin Reef 10-09-2009, 11:32 PM	Greeter Of New Geeks
Agreed Skinz __________________ Wal-Mart Greeter http://www.reef-geeks.com/forums/	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,130 Gameroom cash: $1044957 Rep Power: 72
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