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05-31-2012, 9:42 PM #1Snail addict
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Cleaning an AquaClear filter siphon
The siphon has a U-curve that I don't believes comes apart. I have a lot of brown gunk in there from when the mopani leached and I can't get it out. I've reamed paper towel into one end and worked it through the other, but that takes way more time than I care to spend. It seems there should be a bendy brush made for this. I've looked in Petsmart and online but haven't found anything. Ideas?
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05-31-2012, 9:56 PM #2Senior Member
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How about soaking it in a solution of bleach and water?
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05-31-2012, 10:58 PM #3Senior Member
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How about using a brush thats long a bendy like is on something that resembles a spring. Check the local hardware stores in the plumbing section.
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06-01-2012, 12:03 AM #4Senior Member
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I have a bendy coil brush doesn't work on the u tube due to the way it closes up at the bendy area. Soaking and fishing paper towels through is about the only way I've found to cleanem.
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06-01-2012, 3:00 AM #5The glistening drop....
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There are flexible brushes on soft pulls for canister hoses...feed the line through it, then when it comes out the other end you grab it and pull the small brush through.
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06-01-2012, 10:56 AM #6Snail addict
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Thanks guys. Sounds like there are some possibilities out there.
Last edited by Chickadee; 06-01-2012 at 11:02 AM.
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06-02-2012, 2:32 PM #7Senior Member
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I just bought this and it works great
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...fm?pcatid=3896
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06-02-2012, 2:54 PM #8Snail addict
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This would be perfect. Thanks!
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