| Cleaning the aquarium glass should be done quite | | | | may be used as long as they are only reserved for |
| often. If you leave it alone, you'll probably end up not | | | | the 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 residue | | | | as they may be already contaminated with soap or |
| deposits around the top part of the tank. These | | | | any other harsh cleaning agents. |
| residues are caused by minerals that are present in | | | | Never 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 be | | | | get rid and wash off. Soap residues and other |
| done by removing all aquarium ornaments, fixtures | | | | chemicals can harm your fish. It may even kill them. |
| and the fish itself. Then, get rid of any algae that | | | | A better alternative is to use vinegar and water. |
| have built up in the glass walls by using an algae | | | | Soak some paper towel on vinegar and have it stick |
| scraper. The algae pad or scraper is the | | | | to the aquarium glass. Leave it on for several |
| recommended aquarium supply for cleaning the inside | | | | minutes. 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 stainless | | | | tank with water and you can enjoy viewing your |
| steel sponge, a brush or a razor blade. These items | | | | swimming friends again. |