CPR BakPak 2 proteim skimmer cleaning Q: - Aquarium Advice

audiosolstice · 03-17-2004, 10:26 PM

when cleaning my protein skimmer on my BK2 should i wipe off all the protein clinging to the sides venturi etc? it says to rinse in hot water...i rinse but the icky stuff still stays on..should i keep the stuff on or remove it? thanks in advance

stresco · 03-17-2004, 10:35 PM

Once a month or so, i clean mine under hot water. I use an algea scrubber to get all the gunk off the sides and take the pump apart and clean it too. Once every 3 or 4 months i will soak the impeller in vinagar for a few hours and rince it.

audiosolstice · 03-17-2004, 10:55 PM

thanks man i appreciate the advice.....next week i will probally do both of them

stresco · 03-17-2004, 10:57 PM

03-17-2004, 10:26 PM	#1
audiosolstice Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: thibodaux Posts: 11	CPR BakPak 2 proteim skimmer cleaning Q: when cleaning my protein skimmer on my BK2 should i wipe off all the protein clinging to the sides venturi etc? it says to rinse in hot water...i rinse but the icky stuff still stays on..should i keep the stuff on or remove it? thanks in advance

03-17-2004, 10:35 PM	#2
stresco Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Beacon, New York Posts: 1,098 Images: 5	Once a month or so, i clean mine under hot water. I use an algea scrubber to get all the gunk off the sides and take the pump apart and clean it too. Once every 3 or 4 months i will soak the impeller in vinagar for a few hours and rince it. __________________ Bill The Cat For President!

03-17-2004, 10:57 PM	#4
stresco Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Beacon, New York Posts: 1,098 Images: 5	NP __________________ Bill The Cat For President!

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03-17-2004, 10:55 PM	#3
audiosolstice Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: thibodaux Posts: 11	thanks man i appreciate the advice.....next week i will probally do both of them