how do i clean my aquaruim?

Answer 1

Algae scraper/pads

Razor blade (plastic blade for acrylic tanks)

Bleach

Water siphon

Bucket

Lime remover (made for aquariums)

Glass cleaner (made for aquariums)

Filter media

Filter brush

Old bath towels

Paper towels

I suggest cleaning your aquarium in the following order:

Inside glass

Decorations (rocks, plants, etc)

Gravel

Outside glass and fixtures

Filter

Why clean the tank in that order? Cleaning the glass will cause particles of debris to fall on the plants, decorations, and gravel, so it's best to clean them after the glass has been cleaned. Removing the plants and decorations will cause debris to fall to the bottom, so you might as well hold off cleaning the gravel until the plants and decorations have been taken out. Also, the gravel is much easier to clean once the plants and rocks have been removed. Needless to say, cleaning anything inside the tank will cause the outside of the tank to get dirty, so the outside should be cleaned after the inside. As for the filter, read on to see why that is the last item I recommend cleaning.

Answer 2

Go to Mickey D's and get a bunch of straws and start sucking!!

Seriously, go to your local pet store and buy a python brand vacuum or the equivalent. This will cut your cleaning time in half by utilizing your faucet and creating a siphon with which you can both clean your tank, and then refill it at the same temperature that is presently in the tank. Also, if you have plants and rocks in the aquarium, they will need to be rinsed and brushed well, but DO NOT USE SOAP!! Trust me you will LOVE your python if you choose to get one, and they are way better than the manual vacuums on the market, well worth the $40. Also, you only realistically want to change about 25% of the water on each cleaning, and recommended that you do so about once every two-three weeks depending on how many, and what type of fish you have. Also, you will need water conditioner to treat the water when you do the change. If you have a power filter, you will need to change the filter at least once a month, depending on how many, and what type of fish you have.

Answer 3

Get an algae scraper, gravel vaccum, and a bucket. Siphon 25-50% of the water in the tank into the bucket(s), while cleaning the gravel with the tube. Then clean any filter media you may have in there every month or so. Then dump the water. Refill, and dose with the proper amount of dechlorinator. During this time, scrape the side of the tank glass with the scraper. Then refill. Do this weekly

Answer 4

I have a water siphoner that hooks up to my water faucet, it works great, I also scrub the sides with an algae brush, make sure you get in the corners. To clean the filtration system I use small scrubbing brushes. Make sure you change the filtration cartridge with every tank cleaning. To clean the tank decorations, I use hot soapy water and use an old toothbrush for scrubbing, make sure you rinse the decorations really well with cold water. Before adding your fish to your clean tank, make sure you add your water nuetralizer or what ever kinds of chemicals you use to stablize the water, let the water run throught filtration system for a while before adding your fish to let the chemicals get through the system.

Answer 5

goto the pet shop and get a gravle siphon and drain the water out and go along the rocks at the same time then get a spunge and cleane the glass when ready poor water into fish tank then check you ph level and put in stress zine and a cloreen conditioner in and your fish are ready to go for a swim do this 1 every month then every week change 1/4 of the water

Answer 6

I would suggest talking to a pet store clerk, they can set you up. It also depends on if its salt water or regular and the size of tank... They sell cheap sponges on sticks. I would suggest getting a fish that helps cleaning the tank...yup they gotem...like a snail or a pleco fish..they eat the algae off the sides of the glass. They also make all types of gadgets and filters to help you out...I'd talk to someone that can really explain and show you all the stuff. one last tip...becarefull with changing water...fish don't like tap water...let it sit before you use it or get some neutralizer...it all takes a little learning but once your set up you'll be fine. Usually pet store people love to talk about stuff...you can learn alot. good luck.

Answer 7

first off, don't harm what's inside. Take out any decorations and set them aside. you can wash them off under the sink. take a aquarium scrubbie and wipe down the glass on the inside,get a aquarium vacuum and vac out the bottom. don't take out more than 20% of the water. put back in treated water that is at the right temperature. replace the decorations, you can have the whole thing done it ten minutes, and no need to remove the fish or plants.

Answer 8

easy just pour some of the water out in the sink( but make sure you dont pour the fish out( and put a little bit of clean water in a plastic bag.Then put the fish in the plastic bag then clean and wash out the bowl then fill it up with clean water and gently but the fish back in.

Answer 9

Go to a petstore and get a gravel vacumn. Follow the directions on the package, it is the easiest way. Get an algae scraper while you are at the petstore.

Answer 10

well y ou can go to the pet store and buy a special vaccume cleaner fore fish tanks or you can also justed take out half of the water and then justed re fill the tank back up