I am probably being paranoid but I bought an Eshopps (sp?) sump for my new 60 cube. The sponge that fits between the chambers to reduce bubbles has a very strong chemical type smell. Before putting it online I rinsed it in hot water for 10 minutes or so. Even now though when I open the stand doors I get a faint smell of it. I have tested the water in the tank (no fish or corals yet) and everything tests fine. I think I will put one small colony of zoas in there and see how they do before the big change over. Good idea?
STRONG Smell...
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I'd soak it in some bleach or vinegar for a few, rinse & let dry. Most likely you're paranoid and it's just the plastic smell but better safe than sorry.
And be careful with the sponges. They collect a LOT of crap which will smell much worse than the chemical smell you've got now.
And be careful with the sponges. They collect a LOT of crap which will smell much worse than the chemical smell you've got now.
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Except filter socks are ez mode 
, porous sponge is a nightmare to rinse clean.
, porous sponge is a nightmare to rinse clean.The sponge is only there to prevent microbubbles from getting back into the tank. Strategic positioning of the skimmer output can eliminate the need for it altogether.kilralpine;811665 wrote: Except filter socks are ez mode
A good strong garden hose w/ a pressure nozzle cleans them pretty well. I like sponges personally. It may collect detritus yes, but if you clean them regularly its a good way of getting it out. I also run filter socks so mine doesn't get too nasty.
