cleaning new protein skimmer

kzickovich · 01/12/2008, 12:25 PM

I got a new protein skimmer for my b-day I read on another thread your to clean new ones with vinegar. What I don't now is the water to vinegar mix if any.

tangtang81 · 01/12/2008, 03:48 PM

i dont think u need to be too worried about the mixture....just rinse it with water real good after.

Snowboarda42 · 01/12/2008, 05:58 PM

I actually used soap on mine. Filled the sink up, put in 1 or 2 drops of dish soap.

Just be sure to rinse it really well once you're done.

frank2926 · 01/12/2008, 07:14 PM

I would not suggest anyone use soap.
Straight vinegar is fine. It is very weak .

Tetra84 · 02/02/2012, 04:13 PM

do you rinse with RO water, or is tap water ok? Or can you use the reject water from the RO filter?

reefernutz · 02/02/2012, 06:49 PM

Just put it in the tank and go. Any oils that are on the plastic will be skimmed out.

01/12/2008, 12:25 PM	#1
kzickovich Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Zion Il Posts: 959	cleaning new protein skimmer I got a new protein skimmer for my b-day I read on another thread your to clean new ones with vinegar. What I don't now is the water to vinegar mix if any.

01/12/2008, 05:58 PM	#3
Snowboarda42 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 1,094	I actually used soap on mine. Filled the sink up, put in 1 or 2 drops of dish soap. Just be sure to rinse it really well once you're done. __________________ 40B Mixed Reef 100% Captive Grown Corals See, that's the trouble with the world today. Not enough danger to kill off stupid people before they get old enough to breed. Bring back lawn darts! -PrivateJoker64 Current Tank Info: 40B, 20L Sump/Fuge, Mag 9.5 Return, 2x Hydor Koralia #2's, 150W 14K HQI, 139W T-5, Euro-Reef RS-80P Mesh Modded, 40LB LR, 80LB LS, 54x Turnover, Mostly SPS, Some Softys Too.

02/02/2012, 04:13 PM	#5
Tetra84 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 321	do you rinse with RO water, or is tap water ok? Or can you use the reject water from the RO filter? __________________ Fate is like a strange, unpopular restaurant filled with odd waiters who bring you things you never asked for and don't always like. Current Tank Info: 57 Gal Rimless Reef

01/12/2008, 03:48 PM	#2
tangtang81 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 276	i dont think u need to be too worried about the mixture....just rinse it with water real good after.

01/12/2008, 07:14 PM	#4
frank2926 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: phila Posts: 1,645	I would not suggest anyone use soap. Straight vinegar is fine. It is very weak .

02/02/2012, 06:49 PM	#6
reefernutz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 235	Just put it in the tank and go. Any oils that are on the plastic will be skimmed out.