NYOS Quantum 160 Cleaning?

SPR1968 · Jan 18, 2018

Has anyone worked out how to clean the bottom/inside of the long tube at the back of the NYOS skimmer?

I’m about to take it out for a clean and last time I couldn’t find anyway to get inside the tube. It looks like it’s sealed, but it can’t be air tight as it gets a small amount of skimmate inside it.

I emailed NYOS and never got a reply from them.

nautical_nathaniel · Jan 18, 2018

I'm not too familiar with this skimmer but have you tried soaking the tube in vinegar for a little while? That may help break up some of the gunk at least and then you will be able to rinse it out with water.

coweyes298 · Jan 27, 2018

The adjusting tubing is not removable. Really silly design as I have their 160 and I didn't block my refugium light thusI got algae grew inside the tubing. I tried every methods to take the tubing apart but it is impossible.

SPR1968 · Jan 27, 2018

coweyes298 said:
The adjusting tubing is not removable. Really silly design as I have their 160 and I didn't block my refugium light thusI got algae grew inside the tubing. I tried every methods to take the tubing apart but it is impossible.

Good I’m glad it’s not just me being stupid! Lol

I was pulling and all sorts at it but it doesn’t want to budge as you say.