how to clean the tank? How can I clean the tank and get rid of that stuff?
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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.
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The cleaning solution has grey tabs on the sides you squeeze. Once that is removed the dirty water tank is below and slides right out. Unscrew dark gray disk to empty.
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Take the tank out and you will see 2 wing nuts on the top turn them and the back part will lift off then you can clean it with vinager and water. Easy!!!
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The inside of tank needs to be as clean as possible for product to seal effectively. The better prep work the better the seal. I would suggest using a pressure washer or car wash wand to clean out tank, maybe use a couple links of chain inside tank and shake it to get as must off as possible.
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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.
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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 would clean and do a full water change once a week. The filters are easy to find on amazon for cheap too and should be changed out every 6 weeks or so. Other than full water change and just wiping down with a paper towel, it's a pretty low maintenance tank.
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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.
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I believe the instructions say to use tap water and empty the tank when you finish. I always used distilled water anyway.
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Yes, you can rinse it. Just be sure to use cold water, never hot. When I had large Oscars I would have to clean the tank every two weeks and I would scrub the filters with my hand under cold water to clean them up. Now I have just one small Oscar so I just replace them once a month.
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It works great. I have 2 dogs and so far it has worked wonderfully. If it seems to not be working well, there is a small foam filter between the tank and regular filter. Just clean it out and it will work fine again. Hope this helps. Happy Thanksgiving.
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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.
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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.
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Any water you plan to add to the aquarium need to sit out for 24 hours. After than, simply take a glass or metal cup and scoup out the dirty water and when you're done add the clean water. To clean it, let water sit out for 24 hours, then scoup out all the fish and put into that water. Dump the dirty water, being very careful not to drop any rocks from the bottom of your tank out. Get a scrubber specifically for tanks from your local pet supply store and scrub the sides. After you've scrubbed everything, rinse with clean water. Slowly add all of the water you let sit out for 24 hours into the tank. Then add the water with the fish in it and you're done.Or, get an algae eater. Any water you plan to add to the aquarium need to sit out for 24 hours. After than, simply take a glass or metal cup and scoup out the dirty water and when you're done add the clean water. To clean it, let water sit out for 24 hours, then scoup out all the fish and put into that water. Dump the dirty water, being very careful not to drop any rocks from the bottom of your tank out. Get a scrubber specifically for tanks from your local pet supply store and scrub the sides. After you've scrubbed everything, rinse with clean water. Slowly add all of the water you let sit out for 24 hours into... » Read More Any water you plan to add to the aquarium need to sit out for 24 hours. After than, simply take a glass or metal cup and scoup out the dirty water and when you're done add the clean water. To clean it, let water sit out for 24 hours, then scoup out all the fish and put into that water. Dump the dirty water, being very careful not to drop any rocks from the bottom of your tank out. Get a scrubber specifically for tanks from your local pet supply store and scrub the sides. After you've scrubbed everything, rinse with clean water. Slowly add all of the water you let sit out for 24 hours into the tank. Then add the water with the fish in it and you're done.Or, get an algae eater. « Show Less
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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.
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One can should do it. Make sure the tank is cleaned properly so this can adhere.
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Hi Jeannette, it is very easy on this unit to remove the dirty water tank but first you will have to take the clean water tank off by pressing the small side clips on each side of the tank and pulling out. Once the clean water tank is off the dirty water tank pulls directly out as well.