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01/12/2009, 02:05 PM
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Best way to clean new Equipment?
I got in a new return pump and another phos reactor. The last time I didn't clean my reactor and I didn't skim for a bout a month. :-\ So this time I want to get all oils and what not off.
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01/12/2009, 02:15 PM
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very warm tap water until the outside of the equiptment is just as warm as the inside.
this will help with skimmers that have micro-bubbles as well.
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01/12/2009, 02:16 PM
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Then you need a gentle detergent. Plain Jane hair shampoo is pretty much reef safe and doesn't contain phosphate. Give it a soak and rinse real well under tap water. Place it in some RO/DI, if you want to be super safe, and let it dry. Should be fine to use after that.
Get the unscented type, without the rinse agents, for the best results.
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01/12/2009, 02:21 PM
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I have Castile soap which I hear is great to use. I was planning on doing a soak with that and then a plain jane soak. How long a soak should I do?
Thanks guys, Ser
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RIP: Osc. Clown - Ammonia, YW GobY - overflow, YW Goby - Pistol shrimp, Firefish - acclimation. 5 Fire fish - pistol shrimp, Mandarin - Pistol shrimp!!!!! Current Tank Info: 60g Cube, 15g sump/fuge,Tunze 9010 skimmer, Reefbreeders Photon 16" - 2 Osc. Clowns,2 Lyretail Anthias, Blue Chromis, mp20, mp10....another DAMN pistol shrimp! |
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01/12/2009, 02:22 PM
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aslo WaterKeeper, it can be soaked in a vinegar-RO/DI mixture warmed in the microwave. i just look at an easy and efficient way out.
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01/12/2009, 02:23 PM
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warm them for about 8-10 minutes should be fine, IME...
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01/12/2009, 02:25 PM
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Yes, but do you want you hair to smell cider vinegar?
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