How to Clean the Aquarium?

How to Clean the Aquarium?

Check the Aquarium Note The design of the aquarium, whether small or large, knows the water temperature needed for it, and takes a general background about the shape of the aquarium. 

Processing of materials : 
Provide materials, such as water conditioner, aquarium salt, temporary aquarium, net thickness, cleaning bowl, large bucket to put water in it, fishing net. 

Separation of electrical appliances : 

Disconnect all electrical devices connected to the aquarium, such as a heater, air circulation system and filter. It is recommended to leave the lights open or to place light near the aquarium to provide the necessary lighting when cleaning the basin from the inside.

Remove decoration and fish : 

Remove all electrical appliances from the aquarium, and avoid any harm to the fish and then remove them and start filling the temporary aquarium with the water in the original basin. It is recommended to use the current aquarium water when filling the temporary basin to save the environmental effort on the fish, Taking into consideration that they do not jump. This can be done through the use of a special fishing net, in addition to the coverage of the temporary aquarium. 

Dumping the soil : 

The use of the existing water siphon to get rid of water and dirty soil, and easier to do so by moving the siphon down and up to discharge the water, and must be sure that there is a large container to absorb all the necessary water to get rid of the remnants of eating, and Nfaya fish and gravel, and advised not to get rid of all water , Where 50% of it can be disposed of, to maintain the vital bacteria in it, which fish need to survive, and it inhibits the growth of algae. 

Note: It is recommended not to put fish in the temporary basin for more than half an hour, so that the proportion of oxygen in it. Clean the glass and decor : wipe down the glass using a clean cloth piece, avoid using chemicals in cleaning, such as soap; because it harms the fish, it must be sure to clean the glass by soaking the decoration in brine, to get rid of the sticking materials in it. 

Refill the tank : 

The tank is filled with tap water and recommended to be filled with water of a temperature similar to the previous water temperature. It is recommended to fill only 90% of the basin. 

Add salt : 

Connect the heater to the electricity, then add the salt solution, and water conditioner, and leave it for a third of an hour, until the balance is achieved. Return the fish back to the pelvis. Return the fish back to the tub and advise to clean it every two weeks. 

Note: It is possible to use vinegar to remove accumulated calcium patches on the glass surface from the outside, and clean and wipe any trace of algae.