{"id":351,"date":"2021-07-07T16:05:42","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T16:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourfishtanks.com\/?p=351"},"modified":"2022-01-04T14:26:35","modified_gmt":"2022-01-04T14:26:35","slug":"how-to-clean-a-fish-tank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourfishtanks.com\/how-to-clean-a-fish-tank\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean a Fish Tank | 2022 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
Understanding how to clean a fish tank effectively is one of the most important aspects of aquarium maintenance. Although exact steps vary depending on the size and style of tank owned, some basic approaches can be adopted to clean just about any individual aquarium. Some people make the mistake of relying too much on filters<\/a>, expecting them to keep on top of pollutants. While filters can help keep a fish tank clear and negate the need for regular cleaning, there will indeed be times when you need to roll up your sleeves and turn your attentions to some hands-on cleaning.<\/p>\n If a major clean-up operation<\/a> is called for, you\u2019ll probably have to temporarily rehouse your fish in a holding tank while you carry out maintenance. However, it is recommended that you keep your fish in their main environment as much as possible. This is true, even when it comes to carrying out cleaning of a tank.<\/p>\n Although this may seem impractical, it is fairly easy to do, provided you leave sufficient water at the bottom of your tank as you carry out cleaning steps. Generally speaking, you should avoid completely swapping out the water in a tank, unless you are establishing a new aquarium set-up. If you\u2019re simply looking to carry out cleaning and maintenance of an ongoing set-up, you\u2019\u2019ll need to ensure enough good bacteria is preserved.<\/p>\n You also don\u2019t need to worry too much about removing aquarium decorations and ornamental objects<\/a>. Many aquarium owners tend to remove these items entirely each time they carry out a clean. This is a bad idea as it tends to stir up the substrate layer and pollute water that will be remaining in the tank. You should only really think about cleaning these decorative items when they begin to appear particularly dirty.<\/p>\nKey Things to Consider<\/h2>\n
Main Cleaning Steps<\/h2>\n