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I used a pump to return water to tank years ago and was very quick and efficient. Now I have a stationwater change, the jugs are just too heavy. have a pump on order to hopefully fix it.
Put these on a mag float or mag cleaner of your choice and you’re fine. Magic eraser works amazing also! It’s no more work than cleaning glass just different tools.I like having the work done.
I dread cleaning the front and viewable side of the tank. Why'd I buy acrylic?!
I made a scraper that holds a magic eraser on one side and a bit of acrylic on the other, that works well enough. It's the coralline though, it's a nightmare.Put these on a mag float or mag cleaner of your choice and you’re fine. Magic eraser works amazing also! It’s no more work than cleaning glass just different tools.
Credit card or wand with plastic blade.. easy peesy, lemon squeezy! HahaI made a scraper that holds a magic eraser on one side and a bit of acrylic on the other, that works well enough. It's the coralline though, it's a nightmare.
Acrylic very easy at least for me to clean. White pad for sure. While pricey, I use the mighty magnets which are very effectiveI like having the work done.
I dread cleaning the front and viewable side of the tank. Why'd I buy acrylic?!
the 32 gallon is easy using a 1/2 gallon pitcher. 6 quick scoops out then back in for 3 gallons. 10 gallons though is a different story. at least I don't have to heat the water for the Octo tank.I used a pump to return water to tank years ago and was very quick and efficient. Now I have a station
I have two mp40,s and two extra wetsides switch out takes two mins and cleaning was easy as soaking in citric acidI enjoy all of it besides cleaning my 2 ice cap gyree pumps.. doing it one last time and trading them for a mp40 lol
I do enjoy maintenance. It gives me something to do and I find it to be pretty zen.As part of the hobby, maintenance of some fashion is needed or warranted whether it be simple change of filter socks, cleaning glass, changing water, cleaning pumps and skimmers and of course changing water.
Do you enjoy doing the typical chores or do you despise them?
What is the one task you dread doing when it comes to maintenance and why?
For me - Its the algae scrubber. So many nooks and crannies and you just cant get it all.
I used to hate replacing the fleece roller too and then caught a trick from someone on YouTube. When your roller is getting close to the end, staple the end of the fleece to the fleece on the replacement roller. You want to slightly overlap the fleece and put staples across the entire width. The first time I did it, I pulled it through to make sure it didn’t “stick” but after that I discovered it would just roll through with the staples.I don’t mind most of it. Cleaning glass= easy. Water changes = no sweat. Soaking powerheads and pumps in citric acid = Simple. But replacing the fleece roller on a trigger sump is such a chore. Can’t they just make it easy?
Awesome! Gonna give this a shot.I used to hate replacing the fleece roller too and then caught a trick from someone on YouTube. When your roller is getting close to the end, staple the end of the fleece to the fleece on the replacement roller. You want to slightly overlap the fleece and put staples across the entire width. The first time I did it, I pulled it through to make sure it didn’t “stick” but after that I discovered it would just roll through with the staples.
Honestly though why is replacing the fleece roller so difficult? Every single time I have a small emotional break-down trying to remember the orderI do enjoy maintenance. It gives me something to do and I find it to be pretty zen.
I used to hate changing filter socks, so I replaced them with a fleece roller. Now I hate changing that.
I have 3 mp40’s currently running with spare wet sides and then a hydros controller running 2 ice cap gyres which are a pain to clean since I’m ocd and gotta scrub them spotless hahaI have two mp40,s and two extra wetsides switch out takes two mins and cleaning was easy as soaking in citric acid