Cleaning screen

[deepesh]

For single layer screen, i wanted to know whether cleaning of algae is done on one side at a time or both sides simualtaneously?

[mikepao13]

I do both sites every time...

[SantaMonica]

All at once is easiest.

[Marksfish]

Sorry to jump in on this thread, but I thought the screen was cleaned on alternate sides weekly to keep the filter working? I am coming up to week 2 and was going to clean the 2nd side this week having cleaned the first side last week, i'm getting a bit confused now :? . One last thing, how thoroughly? I cleaned last week with a toothbrush, but still left a light brown colouring on the screen.

Thanks

Mark

[SantaMonica]

The whole thing at once is fine, unless you start getting nutrient spikes.

[Marksfish]

Thanks for the reply :). I take it the toothbrush cleaning is okay then?

Mark

[bguile]

According to the SM videos I've seen, you should be able to use a toothbrush around week 3. Prior to that, you want to use your fingertips in a "hair shampooing" motion to get the loose dark algae off the screen.

[Marksfish]

Brilliant, thank you :)

[deepesh]

so for filter to be continously working i suppose double layer should be preferred?

[SantaMonica]

I think you mean double screen, not double layer. Two screens, each of a single layer.

[deepesh]

i mean double layer sticked together

[SantaMonica]

No, use a single layer.