maintenance

  1. Z

    How often to clean filter ?

    Hi all. I have a planted 75g running on a Fluval 407 canister. It’s been going for about five months now, and I’m starting to get worried about having not cleaned it yet. Like I do all this regular maintenance every week and then I glance at the filter and get a cartoonishly sized sweat bead...
  2. D

    My new must have tool for maintenance!

    I know like me everyone here here is religious about tank maintenance so I wanted to share with yall my newest tool …..THE WORX HYDROSHOT portable power washer. Ive been using this thing for a month now and its perfect for my needs. If you find yourself rinsing a lot of media whether you have a...
  3. N

    Los Angeles - Looking for someone to do tank service

    Hi, I’m looking to hire someone to do weekly service on my 180gal tank when i’m out of town. Located in Santa Monica, CA. If you know someone, text me at 310-801-3108. Thanks! - Nick
  4. IFLAquatics

    Terrible tank to clean.

    So, first off, this is my first time posting on here, hello everyone. I'm fairly new to the hobby but I am a fast learner and I've unfortunately had two losses of fish(Senegal bichir and albino irri) but for 6 months and over 70 fish I think I'm doing Alright! Anyway guys I have a problem and if...
  5. xDestro

    Cleaning thin sand layer

    In one of king of DIY recent videos he shows us how he maintains the 2000 gallon aquarium... When it came to the sand he said he just basically brushes it around and stirs it up and that prevents anything bad from building up as its so thin... Is this Tru? Meaning gravel vaccuming is basically...
  6. xDestro

    Water changes, 55 gallon

    So I'm about a week or so from filling up my 55 gallon and let the tank start cycling, my girlfriends mom is giving me a few baby tetras to help it get on its feet so I'm going to do about 20 gal water changes at least once a week unless needed, my question is what all goes into a water change...
  7. A

    How many w/c to do on 180?

    So my tank will be ready to stock in about a week and I need some suggestions on maintenance as far as large tanks like this goes because this is my first 100+ gallon tank. Could I get away with 25% or 50 gallon weekly water changes with a low stock load? I don't really have the time or money...
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