Fish Tank Cleaning

The best aquarium fish nets are fine-mesh, soft nylon nets in a hoop size that matches your fish, on a handle long enough to reach the bottom of the tank … Read more

At a Glance Change 10 to 25% of the water each week and vacuum the gravel at the same time, as RSPCA Australia recommends. Leave the betta in the tank, … Read more

At a Glance Vacuum about a third of the gravel each visit, as part of your weekly water change. Push the tube into the gravel, let it lift and drop, … Read more

At a Glance Change 10 to 25 per cent of the water weekly on an established tank, and never more than about half at once. Treat the new water with … Read more

At a Glance A basic manual siphon and a magnetic glass cleaner, together under $80, cover most tanks. The Python system earns its higher price on a bigger tank or … Read more

At a Glance Clean the inside glass with the fish still in, using a scraper or magnet, before you change the water. A blade is for glass only, never acrylic. … Read more

At a Glance Change 10 to 25 per cent of the water every week and vacuum the gravel at the same time. Rinse the filter lightly in tank water when … Read more

At a Glance Leave the fish in. Change 10 to 25 per cent of the water and vacuum about a third of the gravel. Rinse filter media only in old … Read more