Safely Clean the Glass of Your Aquarium

Cleaning the aquarium glass should be done quitemay be used as long as they are only reserved for
often. If you leave it alone, you'll probably end up notthe purpose of cleaning the aquarium. You may not
seeing your colorful fish and decor in the tank.use scrubs or brushes from the bathroom or kitchen
Aquarium glass over time develops white residueas they may be already contaminated with soap or
deposits around the top part of the tank. Theseany other harsh cleaning agents.
residues are caused by minerals that are present inNever clean the aquarium glass by using soap or
your aquarium water.other cleaning agents. Soap residues are difficult to
Cleaning the inside glass of your aquarium can beget rid and wash off. Soap residues and other
done by removing all aquarium ornaments, fixtureschemicals can harm your fish. It may even kill them.
and the fish itself. Then, get rid of any algae thatA better alternative is to use vinegar and water.
have built up in the glass walls by using an algaeSoak some paper towel on vinegar and have it stick
scraper. The algae pad or scraper is theto the aquarium glass. Leave it on for several
recommended aquarium supply for cleaning the insideminutes. Remove the paper-towel and you may start
glass.scraping the inside glass with algae scraper. Rinse the
If you don't have one you may also use a stainlesstank with water and you can enjoy viewing your
steel sponge, a brush or a razor blade. These itemsswimming friends again.