Category Archives: Cleaning Supplies

Speeding up maintenance and planning a planted aquarium

Iwagumi Aquarium Aquascaping

There are many ways to speed up the monthly maintenance and plant care on a rimless planted aquarium. The key is planning and designing the aquarium along with choosing equipment and aquascaping tools that make the task less challenging and more fun. How much time does it take to maintain a planted tank? Everyone loves […]

How to Maintain and Siphon Aquascaped Aquarium Substrates and Soils?

Should you siphon your aquasoil substrate? Aquasoils like Mr Aqua, UP Aqua, Azoo, and other brands are now standard in many planted tank setups. Still, very few sources, if any, cover how to maintain aquasoil substrates for months or years after it is used. Many of the concepts here will apply to inert substrate tanks […]

Pump Cleaning and Troubleshooting

Note:  Before you file a warranty claim, review this guide to determine if there is a simple fix to your pump problem, such as a pump cleaning or troubleshooting what the problem could be. If the pump trips a certified GFCI outlet, discontinue the use of the pump.  The pump must be replaced. The following […]

New from Hydra Aquatics, this cleaning sponge will tackle even the dirtiest aquarium and remove algae from scratches in the glass.

  Hydra Aquatic’s Sparkly Sponge is a highly durable cleaning sponge suitable for both glass and acrylic.  The micro abrasive surface allows maximum algae cleaning with minimal effort, even on scratched surfaces.  The chemically inert sponge does not add soaps or detergents to the tank, and the stark white color allows the user to visualize […]