Saltwater & Freshwater Fish Tanks - Aquariums

Freshwater Fish Tank Cleaning

August 6th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

Cleaning Your Freshwater Fish Tank

On of the most important tasks in aquarium maintenance is regular cleaning of the tank. And the main ingredient in freshwater fish tank cleaning is the regular partial water change. This is a routine part of maintaining a healthy environment for your fish. Approximately 20 per cent of the water should be replaced every three or so weeks. This keeps the ammonia levels from surging and helps control the waste and debris that accumulates in the tank bottom. Try to ensure that the temperature of the replacement water is close to the temperature of the aquarium water.

Use a wide bore tube to siphon off the old water. A vacuum system can be attached to the siphon to assist in removing detritus from under the gravel.

Algae growing an the glass of the aquarium can be removed with a magnetic algae scraper or a nylon scouring pad.

If you have live plants in your aquarium this is the time that you should remove any dead leaves.

Clean the filter regularly and replace the filter medium if necessary. Clean the aerator’s air filter.

Freshwater fish tank cleaning is neither difficult nor time consuming if performed regularly. Regular maintenance is imperative for your fishes health.