Protein Skimmer Cleaning yah or nah?

[Sport507]

Does anyone completely clean there protein skimmer inside and out, if so how often?

[jk1138]

I clean the collection cup completely 2-3 times a week and the neck of the skimmer once every other week, unless I deem it really needs it more.

[Uncle Salty 05]

I clean the collection cup twice a week, and the reaction chamber every 6 months or so.

[karavak]

I give the cup a cleaning every few days and the rest about once a month. A little more if it starts going nuts for some reason.

[Angrycubano]

The neck of my skimmer gets really dirty, more than the collection cup. I read that this hinders the ability of the skimmer to move skum into the collection cup so I clean the entire skimmer at least once a week. It might be overkill but the skimmer does the most important job for the tank so it's worth it.

[movado]

I just rinse off the goop on the neck and empty the cup when it get's full.

[Chris27]

I clean the cup weekly, give the pump a vinegar bath every 3-5 months, and clean the whole thing once a year.

[Sport507]

Ok Thanks, I'm on the right track then.

[clarky11]

I just rinse off the goop on the neck and empty the cup when it get's full.

I clean the cup weekly, give the pump a vinegar bath every 3-5 months, and clean the whole thing once a year.

exactly what I do.