10 Gallon Aqarium Cleaning Tutorial (Episode 5) 97 6

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Inexpensive Aquarium Cleaning Tools I Recommend: Aquarium Vacuum: http://amzn.to/2D9syPD Algae Scraper Pad (Glass Tank): http://amzn.to/2zpWpRo Algae Scraper Pad (Acrylic Tank): http://amzn.to/2zoF4bQ Prime Water Conditioner: http://amzn.to/2zqA9ae This is an older tutorial I created a few years back, but it seemed to help a lot of hobbyists, so I have reposted it here. Welcome to our new Youtube channel to provide information for beginner-level and intermediate aquarium hobbyists. Would LOVE suggestions for topics you would like me to cover. Please help keep this channel family-friendly, respectful, and spam-free. Please comment, share, and subscribe! Thank you! Troy's Aquarium Tutorials is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

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rowvanne bain - 7 years ago

Thank you

Troy's Aquarium Tutorials - 7 years ago

You're welcome! Thanks for visiting!

Michelle Goode - 7 years ago

What if I have algae eaters,(otos). Do I need to wipe all the algae off? Am I taking away their food supply?

catherine peck - 7 years ago

Troy's sorry if I was

catherine peck - 7 years ago

I have 3 and I just let them clean I don't get the algae of if you have decorations do do it yourself

catherine peck - 7 years ago

I have ottos

catherine peck - 7 years ago

No no do not I don't it does cut there food supply

Troy's Aquarium Tutorials - 7 years ago

Yes you will probably still have to scrape some algae, but they will usually find plenty to eat. Remember is grows on all of the decorations also, so they should be fine.

Angelu Quijencio - 7 years ago

Is it normal when I do a water change the water is still dirty and poop floating around.

Troy's Aquarium Tutorials - 7 years ago

You may need to clean it again soon if it's that dirty. All it helps if let everything settle before you drain the water.

steve rogers - 7 years ago

I'm about to purchase some skirt tetras soon after i get the fish how often do i change the water?

Troy's Aquarium Tutorials - 7 years ago

I like to wait on the first water change after adding new fish. If it's a new tank I would wait at least a few weeks...if it's an established tank I'd wait at least a week to let the new fish get acclimated before I do a water change.

Kiki Jackson - 7 years ago

I really appreciate this video. just bought my baby a fish tank and I need to learn the play by play of what to do

Troy's Aquarium Tutorials - 7 years ago

Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful to you!

Kiki Jackson - 7 years ago

what is the thing making the bubble?

Troy's Aquarium Tutorials - 7 years ago

Its just a small airstone I placed in the ornament.

galaxy star - 7 years ago

I know I saw 1 Pleco and a mystery snail, but are those fish honey gourami?

Troy's Aquarium Tutorials - 7 years ago

They are baby parrot cichlids.

MeriMorMick - 8 years ago

How often do you change the water? What did you put in the new water? Did you temper that water before adding!

All night Mike - 7 years ago

I water change once a week. Take 2 5litre buckets out wipe all inside glass with a sponge. Use gravel cleaner. Clean sponge filter 2 days before water change. Clean ornaments once a month.

Troy's Aquarium Tutorials - 8 years ago

I change the water every 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the tank's needs. I use a product called Prime to treat the water. Works great and very concentrated. Yes, always treat the water first and check the temperature to make sure you match closely to what is in the tank. You can use a thermometer but I usually just feel it with my hand. As long as it is pretty close, you should be good. Thanks for watching!

Kris Kapone - 8 years ago

what kind of pad

Kris Kapone - 8 years ago

+Troy's Aquarium Tutorials ok thanks

Troy's Aquarium Tutorials - 8 years ago

You can get an aquarium pad for cleaning the glass at any aquarium store. They make a specific type for glass tanks and a different, softer one for acyrlic tanks. You can use the acrylic pad on glass but never use the glass pad on acrylic tanks, it will scratch it up.