An aquarium is a complex system that requires the creation of certain conditions: lighting, temperature, oxygenation, water filtration. To maintain the necessary biological balance, the aquarium must be kept clean. In order not to harm the underwater inhabitants, some rules should be observed when cleaning.
It is necessary
- - aquarium glass scrapers;
- - magnetic scraper;
- - sponge;
- - a glove (mitten) for the body;
- - a hose with a tip and a pear;
- - Toothbrush;
- - brush;
- - baking soda;
- - Whiteness whitening agent.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose a way to clean the glass Green plaque on the walls makes the aquarium look unkempt and makes it difficult to observe the fish. Algae overgrowth takes 1 to 2 weeks depending on the location of the aquarium. Clean glasses as soon as they become dirty. Use an aquarium scraper, a clean dishwashing sponge, glove or magnetic scraper to do this. The choice of these devices depends on the density of the plaque. For example, small blotches of greenery can be easily removed with a sponge. It is very convenient to remove plaque in the corners of the aquarium if you put on a special glove. If the walls are heavily overgrown, use an aquarium scraper. If you do not want to get your hands wet, use a magnetic scraper - this is the best tool for removing algae.
Step 2
Clean the bottom Sludge accumulates at the bottom of the aquarium, which leads to water spoilage - these are waste products of fish and snails, food residues, rotting plant debris. Remove them with a siphon - a rubber or plastic hose with a tip on one side and a blower on the other. Collect waste by walking around the plants carefully. If there is a lot of dirt, apply light pressure to the soil to remove stubborn build-up between pebbles. Wait until the turbidity settles and repeat the procedure.
Step 3
Clean the filter Wash it whenever it becomes clogged. If you notice changes in the pumping of water, you should free the sponges from the accumulated dirt. Remove the fillers and rinse with plenty of water without using detergents. To restore the free flow of water, clean the filter nozzle from mucus with a toothbrush. Hold it for 2-3 minutes under a strong stream of cold water - this will remove the remaining films.
Step 4
Clean the decorations Not only do the walls and bottom become dirty in the aquarium, but the decorations also darken. For the attractiveness of the underwater world, various objects are used: stones, corals, ceramics, driftwood, plastic plants. Cleaning work depends on the decoration material and the degree of soiling. Wipe off green plaque on plastic and unbaked clay with a hard sponge. Blackened snags can be restored to their original appearance by peeling them with baking soda gruel. To do this, take it out of the water and sprinkle it with plenty of powder. After half an hour, clean the white gruel from the surface with a stiff brush and rinse the snag thoroughly. You can remove overgrown algae with a bleach. Place blackened stones, corals, ceramics in a solution (1 part "Whiteness": 10 parts water) of a bleaching agent for 1-2 hours. After that, rinse the decorations in running water for at least an hour until the odor is completely eliminated.
Step 5
Change the water When cleaning the soil, some of the water was drained along with the dirt. If there are live plants in the aquarium, inspect them and remove any yellow stems. Top up with settled water, remembering that the fresh portion should not exceed 15-20% of the total volume of the aquarium.
