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      July 3rd, 2009
I'm trying to develop a comprehensive, all-inclusive maintenance list. Please help.

Refill ATO reservoir
Replace floss
Empty skimmer cup.
Scrape glass
Clean glass under light
Trim Chaeto, cut out dead stuff
Clean Skimmer
Check, change bulbs
Add trace elements
Dose for Ph and Alk
Clean outside of glass
Clean filtration system
Replace old equipment




 
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      July 3rd, 2009
Clean and check your pump
clean overflow teeth

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      July 3rd, 2009
Clean powerheads.
Change bulbs.
Clean fans.

 
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      July 4th, 2009
Take a break!!!

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      July 4th, 2009
Soak pumps in vinegar for 10 to 15 minutes to break calcium deposits up.

 
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      July 4th, 2009
feed fish

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      July 4th, 2009
Check joints / connections for signs of leaks.

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      July 4th, 2009
Since you are at it, what if a PVC join leak? How can you fix it?

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      July 4th, 2009
cut the bad peice out and glue in a coupler. if its at a thread undo the connection and use teflon tape on the threads and put it back together.

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      July 4th, 2009
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Soak pumps in vinegar for 10 to 15 minutes to break calcium deposits up.
How often would you say that needs to be done?

 

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