Remember to clean your pumps!

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Here's a reminder to regularly clean your powerheads and pumps. Don't be lazy (like me lol) Because you'll end up with something like this:

Huh...no skimmate? What?
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I almost threw up here...and no not because of the ancient formica counters lol
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It's supposed to look like that right? ......right?
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It's now skimming like a dream once again. It's been at least a year since I cleaned it, I'm ashamed to say...the worst part is, I've cleaned my circulation powerheads several times since then :doh: haha
 
lol Yesterday our turbo snail made me remember to clean it. ... cause he was on the Return where it sucks the water up and the return pump was not working and the water level was really low in the tank... for how long i have no clue... But everything is okay. Just got me scared! lol.
 
Oh crap! Haha..turbo snails are a disaster..but they are just so good at their jobs...I'll never have a tank without one haha
 
try 15 of them lol. i only have them in the sump cause there done with there job. lol there on the Filter socks all day just shomping at the sock getting all the alage. lol
 
LOL! Yes clean your pumps! HA!
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 6 30.0%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 4 20.0%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 3 15.0%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 5 25.0%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 4 20.0%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 4 20.0%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 1 5.0%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 1 5.0%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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