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.
1103701
Don't over fill it and use only distilled water. One cup of 50/50 vinegar and water solution will get rid of any hard water buildup if you've been using tap water but do this at your own risk. If you do clean the tank inside with the solution, the safest way is to make sure the unit is cool and unplugged. Rinse it well before use.
227815
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.
2153021
Just pull out the tank and their is a rubber attach stopper you pull out. Very simple .
208082
I have the next size up canister, the 2215, and clean it once a month by rinsing the media in newly removed tank water and replacing the finishing pad when needed. I have a light fish load, so your fish load may also come in to play as far as cleaning frequency.
477552
Hi DD:I have six (6) of theses filter on my tanks I clean one every two weeks just to keep from loosing all my good bacteria. I use the water remove from the tank it is on and just gently rinse in the bucket. I give the sponge 4 squeeze's under the water, then put everything back. The good bacteria lives on the surfaces on the gass, in the filter and sponges and on the substrate. If you only have 1 or two I would clean less frequently. Hope this helps. Good luck and always use prime as your decorator.
180177
Clean the filter when you do a water change. Keep the water you got from the tank in a bucket. Clean the filter in that water
717789
Brenda, just remove the filter and rinse it off and place it back in the tank. It will last another week or so and then just replace it with a new one. Replacing every 30-45 days keeps my tank very clean.
457181
Just use a damp cloth and if it gets extra dirty, use the hose on it.. It will clean up real nice..
184530
I clean it once a week on the same day, by emptying the container and the base into the tub. I keep a squirt bottle with half water and half bleach, and spray inside the tank and nozzle, then spray the inside of the base, let sit for one minute, then rinse out with hot water and washcloth it comes spotlessly clean and is very easy to do.
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
1703302
Remove and wash the tank. Then flush the system with tap water (fill tank full and run a few batches without coffee), there may be some contaminants in the system from the manufacturing process or storage. Good luck.
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.
2058058
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.
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.
1146055
I dont wash tank every time I used it. But I do make sure I empty tank, after each use to avoid any kind growth of bacteria. I just tilt it on the sink and leave it there for awhile till it is totally empty. I then wipe it with a towel or paper towel.
1091008
We rinse it clean with warm water and pat dry with a towel. You could also use a type of wipe to clean it.