An aquarium can add beauty and a touch of fun to any space; however, keeping it clean is important to ensure the health of your aquatic companion. Cut down on the time you need to spend on aquarium cleaning services with these tips and home hacks.
- Add some other species that eat algae to your fish tank and make sure they are compatible with your fish. It is better to try sucking catfish (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri), Plecostomus and Snails if you have fresh water. For saltwater aquariums, you can include Turbo Snails and Tangs. Introducing some hermit crabs to fish tanks as they like to eat algae.
- You can utilise algae scrub pads from any aquarium cleaning Dubai service, like Feathers and Fins, to clean algae from the inside wall of your fish tank. If you don’t want to keep your hands wet, you can attach a magnet scrub pad, which helps you clean inside the glass by dragging around another magnet from the outside.
- You can prevent algae growth by reducing the amount of light directed towards your fish tank, as more light hitting the tank increases algae growth.
- You make carbon filters by incorporating a piece of carbon into another old pair of pantyhose and tying a knot. You need to cut the excess fabric and place it in your aquarium to ensure efficient water flow. Rinse your filter every week.
- If you want to clean your old fish tank, remove all the fish, replace the existing water with fresh water, and add some water cleanser. Let it rest for a minimum of 30 minutes. Furthermore, empty the tank and refill it with fresh water. Use a chlorine neutraliser and complete the process by emptying the water and refilling it with dechlorinated water. Now, you’re good to go.
- You can also reduce the time you spend on aquarium cleaning service by not over-feeding your fish. Leftover food waste can increase the toxic chemicals in the water. Watch out for your fish when you are feeding them, and stop feeding when they begin to slow down.
- Adding certain types of plants will also help you reduce the time taken for aquarium cleaning Dubai. Introducing plants like Hornwort is an excellent idea to enhance the oxygen level by reducing the nitrogen in the water.
- You can remove debris from the gravel using a syringe.
- Try using a siphoning tube when you are cleaning the tank. This will help you remove dirt from the bottom of the gravel. Remember, you don’t need to remove fish from the tank if you remove only 20 to 30 percent of the water. All you have to do is top up with fresh water.
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