How to clean the glass in an aquarium?

Almost every person has a favorite pet at home. Some people have cats, dogs, and some prefer fish in the aquarium. If you decide to buy such pets, do not forget that their home requires special care and attention, as they themselves. Many people are worried about the question of how to clean glass in an aquarium with fish? Now in special stores offer a very wide range of cleaning products that will save you from various types of pollution. The main thing is to ensure timely cleanliness and follow certain rules for care. We will learn more about this in more detail in this article.

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How often should I clean the aquarium glass?

It is recommended to clean the aquarium at least twice a week. It should take into account its size and the presence of fish and decorations. Before you start cleaning the glasses in the aquarium, you need to adhere to several basic rules:

• Feeling of fish - should be good.
• The appearance of the walls - it's better if it's just a light raid, not a thorough overgrowth.
• Aquarium indicators - everything should be within the norm, if something is broken, it's time to allocate time for cleaning.

Important! If you notice a gray-green raid on the entire area of ​​the fish "dwelling", immediately proceed with its cleaning. Also note the level of nitrogen in the water: if it is exceeded, change the water and treat the aquarium glass with a special solution.

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Steps for cleaning the aquarium

For a better cleaning result, follow the recommended instructions:

1. Remove any deposits from the algae from the panes.
2. Clean the scenery from dirt.
3. Cut the plants( if any).
4. Poke the ground.
5. Pour out a portion of the water.
6. Wash the filters.
7. Add fresh water.

Important! Before you clean the glass in the aquarium and all its other parts, do not forget to disconnect the device from the network. Only external filters can be left on.

Clean the walls

Even in the most well-kept aquarium with time, algal bloom is formed, which makes the glass untidy and spoils the whole picture. Therefore, sometimes we have to remove algae. For this, you can use:

• A stationery knife or a metal scraper is a very convenient tool that easily removes dirt.

Important! It is not recommended to use for plexiglass, as it can leave scratches.

• Washcloth is the safest cleaning tool. The downside in its use is that it takes a lot of effort to get to the most hard-to-reach places.
• The magnetic scraper is an excellent option for deep installations.but it is difficult for them to clean the aquarium corners and the bottom. It is easy to use and does not scratch the walls.

All of the above devices are very effective in cleaning the aquarium glass from the plaque.

Important! Do not catch the remains of algae, they can be removed by draining the water.

Washing the scenery

If you do not like the thin layer of plaque on the aquarium decorations, you can remove it. You can clean the decorations both inside the aquarium and taking them out of the water:

• The plaque can be easily removed with a sponge or a brush with a hard pile.
• You can do without detergents.

Important! To reduce the level of plaque in the "dwelling" of fish, you can get the appearance of fish that feed on the remains of algae. If you find small algae brownish color, take urgent action - their presence indicates that the aquarium is an unfavorable atmosphere for pets.

Processing plants

It is not enough to clean the glass in the aquarium. The main task of general cleaning of the house for fish is the removal of damaged leaves of underwater plants and their weeding. Plants should not interfere with each other, so occasionally they must be weeded.

Important! If you decide to tear out the plants with a root, do it very carefully so that the water does not get very muddy. Also, make sure that you get as little vegetable juice as possible - many fish do not tolerate it.

Siphonem soil and drain water

It is recommended to drain water with a special hose:

• We put one end of the hose closer to the bottom and gently drains first from the most contaminated areas.
• It is advisable to drain liquid into a light container to make it easier to notice the small fry caught in the tube.
• If you own a large aquarium fish, you can drain the water directly into the sewer, as it physically can not get into the hose.
• At one time you can drain almost half the liquid.

Important! The volume of water drained in one time depends on the following factors:

• Filter serviceability.
• Number of fish.
• Animal requirements( cleanliness).
• Living plants and a phytofilter.

Useful advices:

• In order to understand how much water should be changed, it is necessary to purchase tests for nitrates. In aquarium water, the nitrate level should be 30 ml / l. This level can be created if you regularly pour clean water.
• During the harvesting process, you can make a siphon of the ground. With its help, all organic contaminants are eliminated. It should be noted that this procedure should be carried out not more than once a week, depending on the number of fish and living plants.

Important! Do not change all water in any way. This is equivalent to restarting the aquarium. It is not recommended immediately after harvesting to place fish in their "habitation".Installation should work for a while devastated.

My filters and fill the clean water

When cleaning the filters it is very important not to damage the microorganisms that live in their tubes. To do this, follow these tips:

• Rinse the filter very carefully, without pressing it.
• Apply usually clean water or drained from the aquarium.
• Filter contamination is determined by the capacity of the water jet.
• Wash filters with sponges and a porous surface one or two times a week, depending on the intensity of the contaminants.
• Devices for phytofiltration are washed much less often - once a month.
• The filter accessories can be cleaned with a cotton swab.
• After cleaning the filtration system, it is necessary to fill with clean water.

Important! Do not forget that the liquid can not be poured directly on the ground. It is advisable to put a plate on the aquarium bottom. Then include the filters and check the health of the fish.

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Glass cleaners

Clean the walls of the aquarium without draining the water, using special chemicals. Typically, these tools are used to clean the outside of the glass. Consider the most commonly used options:

• The "Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Safe and Easy" spray is a chemical preparation suitable for cleaning aquarium glass. Apply a small amount on the walls and let stand. Then rinse with clean water.
• Acetic acid - dilute with water in a ratio of 1: 1.The solution is poured into a bottle with an atomizer and sprinkle the glass. After - wipe them with a damp sponge.
• Napkins "Tetratek" - in the package, ten wet wipes. Such napkins are very convenient to use. Follow one or two napkins carefully to process the aquarium glass. They perfectly remove various types of contaminants.

Thus, using cleaning agents and taking into account the basic rules for care, you can ensure the purity of the aquarium and well-being for your favorite fish.