Return pump maintenance reminder

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Just a reminder to periodically check and clean your return pumps at least every 6 months. My frag tank return pump (Varios S4) shut down this afternoon with an error and after a brief moment of panic I realized the issue was a filthy pump. I was amazed at the friction that had built up between the impeller shaft and the bearing. A citric acid soak and a good scrubbing and it's a good as new.
 
I just did my return and skimmer pump after what felt like forever.
 
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