Help Please?

Goodmorning

Can anyone please assist me with what is the best way or method when cleaning a fish tenk?

Thanks

 

very broad, maybe be more specific... do you want to clean gravel - syphon it, or do you want to clean your glass - use a algae brush to scrub it clean, or is it general maintenance - 20% weekly water changes with dechlorinated water.

The more specific you are the more people can help you!

 

Want to clean gravel and glass, but biggest worry is glass. It has a white residue on it. Don't really have a problem with algae in the tank

 

Get one of those magnetic glass cleaners and a gravel syphon. It's all you will need.

 

Hi Cafish.
U Know those sponges that u do the dishes with thats rough one the one side? Works beautifull on the glass. That white residue can be a pain clean though. If u don't get it off, the next time u empty u're tank completely to clean u can mix 25% vinegar with 75% water and scrub it with that. Usually does the trick, just wrinse the tank well. And like Slagter says - get a gravel syphon. Good luck

 

+1 on what fishoman said . use warm water it gets the residue of easier

 

Couldn't have said it any better.

 

Cafish the vinegar works got the same advice used it and my tank sorted...

 

Just DON'T use the vinegar on a tank with fish still in. You would need to completely empty the tank, wash with the diluted vinegar, and then rinse very well.

 

To everyone - We want to thank you for all your advice! We will surely make use of it. Regards

 

With time you will notice that your tank glass is not halve as clear as other thanks you see and you will wonder why.