Cleaning 6000

[Mexican Hermit]

Roger,

I just got my 6000 :D :rollface: :D :D :) :)

It is a little wet (due to the tests I guess) and it is covered with a sticky substance. I imagine they must be some type of oils. Should I rinse the stream before placing it in the tank or is this residue OK?

[rvitko]

It is glycerin and it is harmless- all pumps come packed with glycerin to prevent sticking and corrosion in transport and storage.

Roger

[Mexican Hermit]

Roger,

My tank is 4x2x2 at what level should I place the stream? Centre, bottom or near the surface?

[rvitko]

4" from the surface

[Mexican Hermit]

Roger,

Can I turn the stream of at night (only during the night) with a timer (while I save for the multicontroler?).

[Mexican Hermit]

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[rvitko]

Yes. Just be sure it is not possible for small fish or snails to enter at night. Stomatids have broken a couple propellers that I am aware of when the pumps were off at night and then restarted.

[Mexican Hermit]

Roger,

Placed the stream last night. I placed it infront of the flow box. The screws fit in nicely between the spces of the teeth of the flow box.

The only problem I now have is a huge hole where their used to be a SB in my tank :( . Any suggestions?

[rvitko]

Try a different position or place some reef rubble material in the space where the sand is disturbed.