how to clean the tank? How can I clean the tank and get rid of that stuff?
278428
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.
697764
Yes you can vacuum it. It's not fine at all. And it looks kinda red in your tank. I honestly hated this and ended up taking it out of my tank.
1071623
Sorry but I haven't cleaned it. I just turn it upside down and dump anything left in it out before I fill it up.
1100015
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
1523544
They recommend hot water, however, I have left it in before and it still cleans very well. The water would be cold of course but it is a spot cleaner so there is no way you can use up the tank every time and to me it was a huge waste of money to dump it. Good for them though because it would mean selling a ton of cleaning solution.
839552
on top of the clear dirty watertank sits the blue holder containing the filter, at this seam in the front is fhe half ovel lip like latch, which is recessed on the bottom, place your fingers into this recessed part and your thumb unto of the gray part, which sits right on top of the blue part, depress thumb and tip the watertank with the filter holder forward toward you and slightly lift up and out, for the soap solution tank, you place your fingers directly into the recessed area under the tank and your thumb on top of the tank, depress you fingers,wigglge a bit while pulling the tank out, i hope this helps and is not too convoluted, enjoy the cleaner, it has helped me a great deal, liane on top of the clear dirty watertank sits the blue holder containing the filter, at this seam in the front is fhe half ovel lip like latch, which is recessed on the bottom, place your fingers into this recessed part and your thumb unto of the gray part, which sits right on top of the blue part, depress thumb and tip the watertank with the filter holder forward toward you and slightly lift up and out, for the soap solution tank, you place your fingers directly into the recessed area under the tank and your thumb on top of the tank, depress you fingers,wigglge a bit while pulling the tank out,... » Read More on top of the clear dirty watertank sits the blue holder containing the filter, at this seam in the front is fhe half ovel lip like latch, which is recessed on the bottom, place your fingers into this recessed part and your thumb unto of the gray part, which sits right on top of the blue part, depress thumb and tip the watertank with the filter holder forward toward you and slightly lift up and out, for the soap solution tank, you place your fingers directly into the recessed area under the tank and your thumb on top of the tank, depress you fingers,wigglge a bit while pulling the tank out, i hope this helps and is not too convoluted, enjoy the cleaner, it has helped me a great deal, liane « Show Less
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I don't clean it, but a mild soap on the outside would do, and a mild white vinegar solution is what I'll run through it after weeks of use. And yes, the tank slides off into your hand which is more convenient that using the small hole in the top for filling.
809001
You have to take it off the wall. I scoop out my betta with a small net. Then dump the water and gravel into a strainer. Rinse the the gravel, wipe the inside out with a paper towel.
1168603
Follow the directions in the manual and clean out the tank!! Then only use distilled water.
1873080
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.
1228548
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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I have only used it for one week. so I haven't done any cleaning yet. The manual suggests empty water from the water tank and basin daily and dry water basin with dry cloth. Here is the weekly cleaning: fill tank with 1/2 gallon of warm water and 2 Tbsp of white vinegar and shake vigoroualy and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. Do the same for the basin except shaking. and wipe wipe it dry. I seems like a lot of work. I hope this will help you. Chung
1924715
Use clean water. It doesn't get gross. Had ours for years, very easy to clean.
1523545
I would recommend you empty it every time. If I just have a small area to clean I just add enough water/soap that I think I will need.
1392556
There is a screen in the bottom of the tank. Use an old toothbrush and GENTLY scrub it clean. Rinse the tank out and that should fix your problem. :)
947844
You have to clean it frequently- like at least every week. It gets murky otherwise. The filter is a piece of crap and the tank is little.
651075
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.