The best "consumer" cleaning product for cleaning reef tank equipment is....

[Just a Wrasse.]

Thank you @blaxsun for the QOTD idea!

Saltwater aquarium equipment gets dirty pretty quick. Beyond dirty though you get algae build up like coralline algae that needs to be removed regular and can be quite the bugger at removing! So what's the best way to clean it and still make sure it's safe? Let's do this thing!

1. What is the best "consumer" cleaning product for cleaning reef tank equipment?

2. What is something you SHOULD NOT clean aquarium equipment with?

image via @eggie

Vinegar and a scrubbing brush or newspaper all the way!

 

[rubiocantabro]

Well, seeing the different opinions that are being given, I want to leave this report that was discussed in the group in its day, it is very useful, greetings from Spain https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/beware-of-vinegar-the-pump-killer.643396/

 

[DanATL]

I’ve been using sicce pump clean and it works great

Is it citric acid or something else?

 

[Peace River]

Is it citric acid or something else?

Good question - probably citric acid AND something else. Although it doesn't include a direct answer to your question, here is a link to related thread that may provide additional info:

Soon to be released by Sicce for SAFE Powerhead cleaning . . . .

Features: Eliminates the most difficult limestone residues from pumps, filters, and all other aquarium/pond/hydroponic products Reduces maintenance and cleaning practices by 50% Regular use preserves the product and slows down wear Do-it-all advanced formula multipurpose solution All natural...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Breadman03]

I put this in citric acid for about 5 minutes, then just wiped it off with a Magic Eraser so that I could get most of the junk out, then allow the acid to finish the rest. What can I say, I can’t fully submerge it in my bucket.

 

[KyleC]

Can I use any citric acid product? How often would you recommend using it? My wave maker is starting to grow coraline algae

 

[Spieg]

Yes, citric acid is very efffective. Just be sure to rince it off well.

 

[ShadowMan]

Can I use any citric acid product? How often would you recommend using it? My wave maker is starting to grow coraline algae

I believe so, I use the little boxes you can get in Robert Dyas or Sainsbury's, or just bulk buy it on Amazon and once you've cleaned your pumps, just give them a good rinse in RO water.

Mix a batch in a bucket and let the wave maker sit in it for about half an hour, running... the. Take it out and give it a scrub.

 

[KyleC]

I believe so, I use the little boxes you can get in Robert Dyas or Sainsbury's, or just bulk buy it on Amazon and once you've cleaned your pumps, just give them a good rinse in RO water.

Mix a batch in a bucket and let the wave maker sit in it for about half an hour, running... the. Take it out and give it a scrub.

Cool, thank you!