Clean and wash the aquarium is necessary with a certain regularity, depending, first of all, on its size. If the volume is more than 100 liters, you can do spring cleaning approximately once a month. As for small containers, they need more frequent cleaning - once a week. Whatever it was, there is a list of what to wash the aquarium.
Than to wash an aquarium for fishes?
Since the aquarium with fish suggests the presence of water, over time, algae form on its walls, which worsen the view of the underwater world. And for their scraping, there are special scrapers and sponges on the long handle. The better to wash the aquarium, if your aquarium is plexiglass, and you are afraid of scratching it? In this case, it is better to use still soft sponges.
The bottom of the aquarium also needs cleaning. Here, the entire sediment accumulates from the life of aquatic inhabitants and not eaten by them. To remove all this debris, use a flexible hose with a narrow tip. Also effective in this case is an aluminum or plastic tube with a conical tip, in which there are a plurality of holes for delaying the small pebbles. Due to the difference in pressure, they work on the principle of vacuuming, sucking dirt from the bottom soil.
Than to wash an aquarium for turtles?
The process of cleaning the aquarium of a waterfowl turtle is somewhat different. First of all, it is different in that you need to first remove the turtle from the aquarium by temporarily placing it in another container of water. After that, you need to remove all the equipment and decorations from the aquarium and drain the water.
Since the turtle will be in a safe place in the process of washing the aquarium, the list of what the aquarium can wash will be more extensive. For example, when washing, you can add white wine vinegar to the water or, in case of severe contamination, a solution of bleach with water. Tear the walls and bottom of the aquarium is best sponge. Do not forget to wash the filter and decorations.
It is imperative to wash the aquarium from inside and dry it after washing. Then you either need to treat it with a dechlorinating agent, or let it get airborne within 24 hours.