How to Clean Fish Tank Glass (Inside & Out)
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
5 Best Snails for Aquariums in Australia
At a Glance The nerite snail is the safest all-round pick: strong algae control with no freshwater breeding risk. Ramshorn and Malaysian trumpet snails clean cheaply but can breed out … Read more
How Often Should You Clean a Fish Tank?
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
How to Get Rid of Snails in a Fish Tank
At a Glance Snail numbers follow the food supply, so cut the feeding, remove snails by hand and with a lettuce trap, and vacuum the gravel weekly. Copper snail treatments … Read more
How to Get Rid of Algae in a Fish Tank (by Algae Type)
At a Glance Algae feeds on light and nutrients, so cut both. Start with 6 to 8 hours of light, no direct sunlight, 10 to 25 per cent weekly water … Read more
How to Clean a Fish Tank (Without Removing the Fish)
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