HOW TO CLEAN YOUR AQUARIUM - Planted Tank Water Change/Gravel/Substrate Cleaning

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HOW TO CLEAN YOUR AQUARIUM - Planted Tank Water Change/Gravel/Substrate Cleaning -
Today I show you guys how I like to clean my aquariums - specifically my planted aquariums. You can use all these methods when cleaning other types of fish tanks with different gravel and substrate situations.

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[WhoisAry]

As a total newbie to the aquarium world, this is the most helpful video of em all. I really had no idea how to clean my tank without destroying everything lol. I feel stupid now

[ladyjinyxx]

About the sponges: make sure to read the package of it. Some have soaps or chemicals in the sponges that arent safe for your fish. If you arent sure they will usually say "aquarium safe" on the back.

[Surrealle]

Just want to say, THANK YOU for the efficient editing, brisk pace and well-spoken commentary! So many videos are painful to watch because they're missing one or more of these factors.

[chasedbyvvolves]

When I was younger and less experienced, I forgot to turn off my heater before draning my tank. If you don't know, heaters without water cam overheat and explode. So, I had to buy a new heater.

[marissaparker]

An old credit card works great for algae too if you’re scared of scratching the tank.

[conniepeterson]

So much help! Thank you for this tutorial! I just planted (low tech, easy) my 1st tank a month ago. I really wondered about vacuuming and cleaning when the carpeting plants take over. Excellent video!

[charlissaberry]

So so helpful! My husband and I just got two gold fish and we never had fish before in our lives and we needed to know how to clean the tank, thank you!

[TheWaterBox]

Excellent Video Mike! I like the details that went into it! It's gonna help tons of peeps!

[autumnskyes]

I feel very lucky I found your videos right away. I'm starting from scratch a couple new tanks in a few months. I've had tanks before but never live planted aquariums. I only wonder how to make my tanks thrive when I live in a very low lighted home. Im sure you have videos to help with this so I'm going to keep viewing and learn all I can.

[davitabelyan]

8:40 it looks like you're sucking the soul out of those plants

[alberthazelnuts]

If you use a razor blade becarefull not to hit the silicone glue on your tank

[TammyAdkins]

First of all, let me just say, I’m just a few minutes into your video but thank you for pointing out and addressing algae attacks because people like me who Manages everything in my home tend to neglect the fish tank a little too long and this is exactly the kind of cleaning that I am looking for, so thank you!

[Tj-coww]

This is exactly how I do water changes. Glad to see a pro use the same method.

[bearr]

Thanks Mike amazing video I just got a 45 gal tank and I'm going to have live plants! also i gotta say that's a beautiful aquarium love the set up keep up the great work!

[randomthings]

thank you so much for the full detail. much appreciated. im a beginner and doing my research before i get my plants next week

[danamarvel]

Awesome and helpful video. THANK YOU. I have been doing it mostly like you describe but I have been adding plants so this was helpful

[SGScaper]

Great video on a much neglected topic by others. Just a note, when using pot cleaning pads, it's best to rinse them under running water several times as these are treated with anti-fungal and insect repellents for long term storage. Un-rinsed pads can bring big disaster into the tank.
loved it when you said "don't go to movie while your tank is being filled"....good one. 😂
BTW, love that periodic table chart at the background....gives a nerdy look 🤓

[easyrider]

Big thank you for this. Loved how you've made it look such a joy. Many fish tank articles try to make cleaning a boring ritual that must be done - for a newbie like myself, that appears as the uninteresting part. In reality, it is not -evidently. Favourited to rewatch later. >

[CaptainSavageAquatics]

Great tutorial! I found the video very informative! I change 50-60% of all my tanks water 1 a week. On my smaller heavily planted tanks, I change 40% of the water roughly every two weeks. Thanks for sharing!

[josearrue]

Hello, starting once again my 100 gallon planted tank with organic soil and sand on top as my substrate for tropical fish. I have found a lot of information in this channel with great videos and how to do things. I am following you also in facebook.Thanks very much and best regards from Panama.