how to clean the tank? How can I clean the tank and get rid of that stuff?
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In addition to regularly cleaning the tank with a water-vinegar solution, I've found the best way to reach the tight spots when there's mold or some sort of buildup is to pour in around a quarter cup of rice (a heavier grain like sushi rice) and then some water, then shake the tank like crazy. I spent hours trying to reach around the inside of my penguin tank with tools from a child's toothbrush to q-tips. After my last use, I didn't properly empty the tank, so I had a good film of mold on the bottom of the tank. With this rice and water combo, I was able to essentially scrub out the mold. As far as I can tell, it's all gone. Just make sure to get all of the rice out by rinsing, and to be sure I killed all of the bacteria, I rinsed the tank with hydrogen peroxide.
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You do need to clean the tank out. I believe the instructions said once a week: You dump out the majority of the water, and then refill it with more bottled water. I did not 'clean' it any further. These are underwater frogs....I am not sure though the answer to your last question.
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just pull out the bottom blue one, and then pull up the black plastic spot above the blue container. then you can empty the water tank.
600716
There is a basket in it. I take it out and let it air dry. The tank is easy to clean. You just wipe it dry after using it.
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The instructions say to wash the tank in cold water on a regular basis. I have noticed some scale build up in the lower unit, so I usually remove it by wiping the area with warm water. I also wipe the metal plate and rubber gasket the same way with the unit unplugged. On an irregular basis I empty the lower unit and let it dry out. Finally, if I see any black mold growing on the bottom of the tank, I wipe that off with warm water.
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We soak the sprayer part in a bowl of boiling water. Dry sprayer piece thoroughly. I don't clean the inside of the tank. I use soapy sponge to wipe/clean outside of tank. Mine is rarely empty which is why I don't clean inside of tank.
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I mostly just rinse it out real good now and then. I know they make a cleaning solution for them, but I've never it. If you're only filling it with clean tap or purified water I would just occassionly put some clean water and a small amount of household bleach, like 1/4tsp. at most and swish it around real good, squeeze some out thru the tube and bite valve and then thoroughly rinse it, and you should be good to go.
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Definitely rinse it out or you'll get a black film on everything in the aquarium. I've tried it both ways and rinsing is definitely the way to go. Also all the good stuff is in every bit of the sand so no worries about losing anything important. I think this is the best substrate I've ever had it looks great and the Cory cats and other fish love to play in it. Good luck with set up.
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I didn't use anything in mine, but I don't use anything when changing the filters either. I just let the tank fill up over the course of a few hours and then I allowed the whole thing to empty down the drain. I think I did this twice just to kind of rinse out the tank.
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Take the tank out and you will see 2 wing nuts on the top turn them and the back part will lift off then you can clean it with vinager and water. Easy!!!
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I just rinse it out and turn it on to make sure the water tube is clear. I use it in the shower, so everything seems to stay very clean. The tank does disconnect completely....a long bottle brush would easily clean it.
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I don't currently have that problem here but at my previous residence I used vinegar to clean the top and the tool to scale the tank input if you have very hard water you may want to use a filter.
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Hi Margaret, please follow cleaning instructions that came with your machine. Thats what i do. Put clean water in tank and flush system after use....
547659
I clean mine out as per instructions. Once a month, especially the bottom tank. Doesn't hurt to give those black filters a light scrub every so often.
816166
No the tank does not have access to clean - HOWEVER the tank must be filled full the first time to use it. Then release ALL the water at once through RO spigot. We did ours twice. The instructions have the common filter change times (usage). There is also an extra set of filters included.
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the unit dosn't have a filter, when the unit starts to get a mold/fungus use the brush to clean the heating element and viniger on a cloth to clean up the rest of the interior same for the tank just rinse it out with viniger and water ensure everything is rinsed off good when done
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Steve, you have to take the tank out. There is a small cap you have to remove from the bottom to fill. I take mine to the sink and fill it...very simple.