I've lost a couple of pumps in the last year, probably at least due in part to the fact that I don't do much preventative maintenance on them and they eventually seize up on me. I do a vinegar bath thing about once every six months for my return pump and maybe a little more often for powerheads because they get more algae/coralline buildup in the display.
What maintenace/schedule do other folks use?
And what's the average lifespan of decent quality pumps? (My Mag return quit on me after maybe 3 years, and I just lost my Dolphin skimmer pump after about 4 years).
What maintenace/schedule do other folks use?
And what's the average lifespan of decent quality pumps? (My Mag return quit on me after maybe 3 years, and I just lost my Dolphin skimmer pump after about 4 years).