{"id":146799,"date":"2022-07-11T15:32:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:32:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:32:32","slug":"how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums\/","title":{"rendered":"How do they clean big aquariums?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums\/#How_do_they_clean_big_aquariums\" title=\"How do they clean big aquariums?\">How do they clean big aquariums?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums\/#How_are_huge_aquariums_cleaned\" title=\"How are huge aquariums cleaned?\">How are huge aquariums cleaned?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums\/#How_do_aquariums_clean_their_tanks\" title=\"How do aquariums clean their tanks?\">How do aquariums clean their tanks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums\/#How_do_I_clean_a_large_freshwater_aquarium\" title=\"How do I clean a large freshwater aquarium?\">How do I clean a large freshwater aquarium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums\/#How_do_you_deep_clean_a_large_fish_tank\" title=\"How do you deep clean a large fish tank?\">How do you deep clean a large fish tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums\/#How_do_you_clean_a_full_aquarium\" title=\"How do you clean a full aquarium?\">How do you clean a full aquarium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums\/#How_do_they_clean_the_tanks_at_an_aquarium\" title=\"How do they clean the tanks at an aquarium?\">How do they clean the tanks at an aquarium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums\/#How_often_do_aquariums_clean_their_tanks\" title=\"How often do aquariums clean their tanks?\">How often do aquariums clean their tanks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums\/#Do_aquariums_clean_themselves\" title=\"Do aquariums clean themselves?\">Do aquariums clean themselves?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums\/#What_is_the_easiest_way_to_clean_a_large_fish_tank\" title=\"What is the easiest way to clean a large fish tank?\">What is the easiest way to clean a large fish tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums\/#How_do_you_clean_a_dirty_freshwater_fish_tank\" title=\"How do you clean a dirty freshwater fish tank?\">How do you clean a dirty freshwater fish tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums\/#What_is_the_best_way_to_clean_the_inside_of_an_aquarium\" title=\"What is the best way to clean the inside of an aquarium?\">What is the best way to clean the inside of an aquarium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums\/#How_do_I_clean_my_aquarium_without_removing_fish\" title=\"How do I clean my aquarium without removing fish?\">How do I clean my aquarium without removing fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums\/#How_do_you_clean_an_aquarium_step_by_step\" title=\"How do you clean an aquarium step by step?\">How do you clean an aquarium step by step?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-they-clean-big-aquariums\/#Do_aquariums_need_to_be_cleaned\" title=\"Do aquariums need to be cleaned?\">Do aquariums need to be cleaned?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_they_clean_big_aquariums\"><\/span>How do they clean big aquariums?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a large, well established tank you should clean your tank on a <b>weekly or bi-weekly basis. A water change should be done to the keep the tank clean and the fish happy. Depending on the type of filter you use for the tank, you may be able to get away with cleaning the tank once per month.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_huge_aquariums_cleaned\"><\/span>How are huge aquariums cleaned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Clean a Fish Tank<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>STEP 1: Clean the interior of the tank using an algae scraper pad.  <\/li>\n<li>STEP 2: Clean large decorations using plain water.  <\/li>\n<li>STEP 3: Siphon the gravel and remove up to a quarter of the tank&#8217;s dirty water.  <\/li>\n<li>STEP 4: Address the exterior of the tank with aquarium-safe supplies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_aquariums_clean_their_tanks\"><\/span>How do aquariums clean their tanks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They poop a lot. To deal with that poop, as well as the accumulation of bacteria, algae and harmful chemicals, the aquarium employs full-time staff to <b>physically vacuum and scrub its various tanks. Often the cleaning is done outside of the public view, conducted either behind the scenes or before the aquarium opens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_clean_a_large_freshwater_aquarium\"><\/span>How do I clean a large freshwater aquarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about once every two weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_deep_clean_a_large_fish_tank\"><\/span>How do you deep clean a large fish tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They poop a lot. To deal with that poop, as well as the accumulation of bacteria, algae and harmful chemicals, the aquarium employs full-time staff to <b>physically vacuum and scrub its various tanks. Often the cleaning is done outside of the public view, conducted either behind the scenes or before the aquarium opens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clean_a_full_aquarium\"><\/span>How do you clean a full aquarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Clean Your Aquarium<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Step 1: Test the Water Quality.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 2: Remove Algae.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 3: Prune the Plants.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 4: Turn off Equipment.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 5: Vacuum the Substrate.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 6: Clean the Filter.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 7: Refill the Water.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 8: Turn on Equipment.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_they_clean_the_tanks_at_an_aquarium\"><\/span>How do they clean the tanks at an aquarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about once every two weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_aquariums_clean_their_tanks\"><\/span>How often do aquariums clean their tanks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But the reality is, <b>they aren&#8217;t really self-cleaning.<\/b> You also have to do it pretty often for them to actually keep your aquarium clean. Like every 2 to 3 days. A normal aquarium requires small water changes every 7 to 10 days instead, so you&#8217;re honestly not cutting down on your work much, if any.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_aquariums_clean_themselves\"><\/span>Do aquariums clean themselves?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Clean a Fish Tank<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>STEP 1: Clean the interior of the tank using an algae scraper pad.  <\/li>\n<li>STEP 2: Clean large decorations using plain water.  <\/li>\n<li>STEP 3: Siphon the gravel and remove up to a quarter of the tank&#8217;s dirty water.  <\/li>\n<li>STEP 4: Address the exterior of the tank with aquarium-safe supplies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_way_to_clean_a_large_fish_tank\"><\/span>What is the easiest way to clean a large fish tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Clean a Fish Tank<\/b><\/p>\n<li>STEP 1: Clean the interior of the tank using an algae scraper pad.  <\/li>\n<li>STEP 2: Clean large decorations using plain water.  <\/li>\n<li>STEP 3: Siphon the gravel and remove up to a quarter of the tank&#8217;s dirty water.  <\/li>\n<li>STEP 4: Address the exterior of the tank with aquarium-safe supplies.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clean_a_dirty_freshwater_fish_tank\"><\/span>How do you clean a dirty freshwater fish tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Clean Your Aquarium<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Step 1: Test the Water Quality.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 2: Remove Algae.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 3: Prune the Plants.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 4: Turn off Equipment.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 5: Vacuum the Substrate.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 6: Clean the Filter.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 7: Refill the Water.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 8: Turn on Equipment.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_way_to_clean_the_inside_of_an_aquarium\"><\/span>What is the best way to clean the inside of an aquarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clean your aquarium without completely breaking down all the beneficial bacterial colonies that eliminate the animals&#8217; waste. <b>It&#8217;s important to properly clean your aquarium, so your fish can remain happy and healthy. With a few simple cleaning supplies, your aquarium can be shipshape again in no time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_clean_my_aquarium_without_removing_fish\"><\/span>How do I clean my aquarium without removing fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about once every two weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clean_an_aquarium_step_by_step\"><\/span>How do you clean an aquarium step by step?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Clean a Fish Tank<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>STEP 1: Clean the interior of the tank using an algae scraper pad.  <\/li>\n<li>STEP 2: Clean large decorations using plain water.  <\/li>\n<li>STEP 3: Siphon the gravel and remove up to a quarter of the tank&#8217;s dirty water.  <\/li>\n<li>STEP 4: Address the exterior of the tank with aquarium-safe supplies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_aquariums_need_to_be_cleaned\"><\/span>Do aquariums need to be cleaned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about once every two weeks<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do they clean big aquariums?How are huge aquariums cleaned?How do aquariums clean their tanks?How do I clean a large freshwater aquarium?How do you deep clean a large fish tank?How do you clean a full aquarium?How do they clean the tanks at an aquarium?How often do aquariums clean their tanks?Do aquariums clean&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-146799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146799"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=146799"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146799\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=146799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=146799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=146799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}