How I Accidentally broke my Fish tank 🪨

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[@Fish4Ever]

🪨 How I accidentally broke my fish tank In my 15+ years of keeping fish, I have never broken a single tank… until now My tanks have been growing a lot of algae lately because of the sunny weather here in Oregon! I usually use a metal blade scraper tool to clean the algae off which works well, but this time I made a mistake. I scraped a little bit too close to the silicone edge which caused the tank to leak. Luckily this was an easy fix (with some silicone) but this doesn’t solve the other problems I had with the algae scraper so I decided to modify my toothbrush into an algae cleaner! Using a food safe torch, I heated the toothbrush head then bent it. Now: -The toothbrush works for all surfaces - silicone, glass, acrylic, curved bowls -Has a long handle so I don't get my hands wet -All plastic so no rust -Can reach under decorations, filters, etc. :) Portals and duckweed available at FishPortals.com! 🌱

[@irismuller7150]

First reply ahhhh

[@Hey_squish_fam]

2nd reply

[@Lanadelrey_stan13]

@@Hey_squish_fam 3rd slayyyyy hope you don’t break one again tho

[@KF_4EVER]

I miss kitty can you do a vid about her please!

[@Halfdog5]

Hey! I have some advice you can get magnetic wall cleaners and you put one side in the tank and you hold the other out side of the tank and because there magnetic it will drag the one in the tank and the one in the tank will scrub the walls. I hope it helps!❤

[@rexabyss]

The thumbnail.. “How I accidentally broke my fish”

[@Jassrivera]

Creator made a mistake ok?

[@Un4casted]

@@Jassriverano, yt made the mistake since it chooses random frames to be thumbnails and the option to change it to a custom thumbnail isnt available *yet*, also they were making a joke ab the thumbnail and yeah, this is just so you know have a great day!! :))

[@Jassrivera]

@@Un4casted OH NOW I GET IT😭

[@OfficialFortCraft]

noooo I must get a replacement part

[@The_local_worm]

No the thumbnail is "How i accidentally broke my fish tank

[@canarysoup6553]

I'd recommend a magnetic one that sticks to the outside and inside, the one my mom uses for all of her tanks is really good

[@jascemarie33]

I came here to say this lol i love my magnetic ones. Theres mini ones for smaller tanks, too.

[@Jess-vk6mp]

You have to be very very careful with those. If you get too low to the bottom it could pick up a piece of gravel and scratch up the glass on the tank. I’m in a FB group for aquarium keeping and I’ve seen many posts about people accidentally doing it. It’s convenient but imo it’s not worth the risk.

[@jascemarie33]

@@Jess-vk6mp that makes sense. I never use mine for the bottom half of the tanks. It seems my snails have that area covered

[@Comically_sad]

My teacher used those

[@TC-jz7sp]

Doesn't seem to do great in edges and corners though

[@pjwhite6829]

MAGNETIC GLASS CLEANER. I have one for the turtle tank, and it is a LIFE-SAVER. They come in every size you could want and even make ones for corners.

[@pjwhite6829]

@@99brooklynnn No problemo! The smaller one we have is Mag-Float, but the big corner one I got from a HUGE local aquarium supply store and it's unfortunately unbranded. But, honestly you might even be able to find one at like Lowe's for cleaning showers or windows. Just make sure it's chemical-free.

[@Emmett_Br0wn]

What brand is it?

[@AlwaysMegaHot]

Yeah I had one like that too, they're great! And there is no special brand, for those of you that ask about it. They're everywhere, in every size, just ask for them in the pet store or google it.

[@brennan9044]

@@99brooklynnnmagfloat

[@hacisme2456]

Probably too late for ya but i have a mag-float one and its quite good @@99brooklynnn

[@L0verPets]

For my fish tank I use a magnetic cleaner One goes in the water and the other the other goes on the outside so that you clean all the walls without getting yourself wet or hurting the fish and breaking silicone Hope this helps ❤ Edit: thanks for all the likes 👍😊

[@Anrd0meda]

Those are so needlessly fun to use Even when theres not a whole lot of algae i find myself playing with them

[@valentina_3289]

Yh I have one of these and they're really good

[@Lalalololalo]

YESS THEYRE SO FUN

[@L0verPets]

@@Lalalololalothank for liking my comment I usually never get noticed 😊❤ This is meant for everyone who replied and liked me ❤

[@L0verPets]

@@Anrd0medathanks for liking😊

[@wheelhouse69]

I've used the magnetic algae cleaner and a cleanup crew for years and had no issue. Managing your water levels is also important.

[@BMRiding]

Second this. My dad owns two 20-30 gal reef tanks and we use a combination of everything. Cleaner fish, crabs, snails, and the magnet cleaner. I’m a complete novice when it comes to aquatic life but I’m sure there’s a similar solution for freshwater.

[@BenziitOfemme]

Yeah she needs the magnetic one

[@jenniferl4444]

Yess!!

[@ClarkyWarky]

I've been keeping fish for over a decade and would always go in by hand with a glass cleaning sponge. I finally converted to a magnet scrubber and I have no idea why I didn't do it sooner!!!! 😂😂😂 faster and I don't gotta get elbow deep in my tank anymore!

[@twitcherstreamer578]

"Too short" "Too thick" "And too big" 😂💀

[@jamestucker3737]

#relatable

[@whatthehellisgoingonwithmylife]

i bet the brush has a good personality

[@rominarahbar2011]

@@whatthehellisgoingonwithmylife😂😂😂

[@Daniel_Aguilar27442]

🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿

[@Dollsxxxxx]

I used to be a fan, but after this masterpiece, I became a whole air conditioner

[@hiih3212]

It took me way to long to get this joke, until I started uncontrollably laughing.

[@coolvote]

OH

[@yeongtheanmun5097]

I don't get it😢

[@ronyantony734]

Fan>==Air conditioner ​@@yeongtheanmun5097

[@in_and_out24]

😂 I was like two words away from the last word in your sentence and had no idea what I was gonna read. 😂

[@SkrunklBunkl]

Words couldn’t describe how happy I was when I saw the Totoro shape

[@M0NK3YBOY]

OMG SAME

[@CallmeXlV0N]

Bro fr, i was hyping up

[@swiftie4ever13_87]

Yea can u make a vid with it one dqy

[@brandond.6532]

I’m my fish tank we have an armored catfish it’s small, but we had another one for about four years and he was about as long as my hand but he died but I really recommend getting some small armored catfish because ever since we got them we have not had to clean our tank. well at least the glass but you have to put algae pellets. In the tank with them

[@robinthetactician4649]

Yeah I'm way to scared of metal ones for that reason lol, I use a magnetic one on my 30g tank and that works pretty well for me

[@Fish4Ever]

i stopped using the magnetic ones too because i had a young guest over years ago and a piece of gravel got stuck between the two magnets and scratched the whole tank 🙃

[@conni2you]

@@Fish4Ever but when you used the magnetic tank cleaner, did you like the results? If so, then I would just go back to using that one and from that point on when it is not in use, leave it at the back towards the top of the tank, where little hands would be less likely to find it. Also, that situation with the gravel getting caught between the cleaning pad and the glass seems like a one in a million situation that would most likely not happen again.

[@lets_get_weiird]

​@@conni2you Agreed, silly reason to stop using it if it was effective.

[@nancyvandermeer4480]

​@@conni2youI mean that would not be the only reason to stop using one. She has fairly tiny fish. The magnets can get deattached when trying to move to another side and squish two fish between them.. or float to the top. Not everyone uses them for that reason. The magnets also have a big drawback: they still cannot clean the corners fo the tank and also leave trails sometimes.

[@kylebusc3624]

​@@conni2youhonestly those magnet cleaners are so bad lol. They never get all the algae off, they can scratch easily, if you move it too fast they just disconnect and now you have to go elbow deep to re-attach them. They're also kind of expensive when you compare them to razor blades and a toothbrush for the silicone.

[@aurorabeam2225]

"This one was too short, this one was too thick, and this one was too big."💀

[@rorschachabias793]

I was look 4 this comment fr💀

[@claudia-ob2wv]

yawn

[@SS-mz9jd]

Avarage ipad kid humor

[@mattmahan1328]

Bro bc you gotta reach through the frickin hole in the Al’s game stuff

[@nishthagupta1357]

😂😂

[@shiimei_]

the snail licking the algae got me dead

[@BrlliantEgg]

LOL I'm going as fast as I can!

[@Fayethefox]

Oh my god that Totoro portal is so adorable!

[@robinjohnson9611]

Right? So 😍

[@MontrealProto]

ikrrr

[@eloisam7654]

ye

[@rosereynolds5446]

Get a sucker fish!!!!

[@nimishanarayan7048]

You should try getting those magnetic brushes. One part goes inside the tank and the other outside both against the glass. Gives you more control

[@otallono]

every experienced fish keeper already knows about these and the cons

[@DailyHype]

@@otallonowhat would those be. I’ve got one in my African frog tank

[@Rain_Wavez]

Tried those too and they aren't that great depending on the tank setup. Unfortunately a good toothbrush is still king

[@real_smilegamez]

​@@DailyHypeSometimes the part on the inside lets go of the glass and often ends up floating around

[@Dokjarrito]

​@@real_smilegamezI used to do that on purpose (in an empty fish tank) and find it fun to keep bringing the other part back.

[@dylan-re1mq]

The hit to the guppy with the toothbrush was personal 💀

[@simonthibodeau7082]

I work in a fish store with dozens and dozen of tanks, we use: -Plastic credit cards -magic erasers (yes, like the mr clean ones) There is nothing as safe, that cleans as well. The magnetic ones are guaranteed to scratch your tank within a few months, they'll pick up iron flakes one day, believe me. Metal scrapers are a big no-no for obvious reasons. Yes, you need to remove your floaters though. Which ain't a bad idea to do so in the first place prior to cleaning anyway. In my own tanks, I just manage to never need to clean the glass lol. Newspaper for the outside glass btw! Now you know all our secrets ;)

[@tonyesra]

Curious, how’s the floater level in the vid?

[@simonthibodeau7082]

​@@tonyesraI'm not sure I understand the question. The floaters are duckweed, what about them? What do you mean by level?

[@luigicalling]

Oh dear! I hope the fishes are okay!

[@mathmanchris666]

Fish are okay, a leak no bigger than a piece of paper won't do anything to them. Probably barely noticed

[@stelladuffin7842]

As one fishy mom to another, you should definitely get one of those tools with the magnetic piece so you can do it from the outside, but cleans it in the inside!

[@Denexisterarej]

we have that one and it works amazing but if you havent cleaned the tanks windows in long then the hardened parts r hard to remove

[@TheLPN05Fan]

My Greatgrandfather, when he used to still have a tank, always used one of those. Worked like a charm

[@aphyngodiva2551]

I'm not sure if they make one small enough for a tank like this. We have a 20 gallon and it works beautifully, though you have to be careful moving it around because it moves a lot of water around it and can bump into fish. You also have to avoid the gravel at the bottom or you can severely scratch up your glass, likewise it will cloud the water if you have a soil/sand substrate.

[@otallono]

any tiny grain of sand or hard piece that gets on there will scratch the glass. Happens eventually.

[@otallono]

@@aphyngodiva2551 Detritus clouds the water. If sand is clouding the water it wasn't washed enough. I use play sand which is very dirty when you buy it but after washing it never clouds the water even if dumped in to the tank.

[@_Erin_saruss_]

You should try getting shrimp, we have shrimp and they keep our fish tank really quickly. Don't know if it helps, but it worked for my fish tank.

[@Samson16436]

Shrimp are great clean up crew!

[@some_random_shosholoshk]

I've tried shrimp twice, but my goldfish kill them and eat them.

[@aphyngodiva2551]

We tried this as well and it didn't help. While they do eat the leftover food they increase the bioload in the tank which in turn still feeds the algae. And we've tried everything, more plants, hydrogen peroxide (green beard algae growing on *everything*), water changes, etc. We're resorting to algae killing chemicals now, kills the pond and trumpet snails too which is nice. It will also kill the 3 shrimp that are left (it was like 20), their population severely declined from how much we decreased feeding.

[@kittybear-rk9pi]

I had ab 29 ghost shrimp and 2 snails.. about 20 ghost shrimp either got eaten by my beta or they jus disappeared then there was like 4 ghost shrimp left they had a baby and he out lived my fish the shrimp and the snails😭 BUT OVER ALL AMAZING CLEAN UP CREW!!

[@Suave6869]

I have shrimp, plecos, and catfish in my tanks

[@SC-rk6zt]

A matured and properly setup planted tank should have little problems with algae. I assume you test for Ammonia Nitrite and Nitrate. It is most likely Nitrate which can be reduced by having less livestock, growing more plants or doing more water changes.

[@Winter61742]

Any good amount of light will cause algae to grow 😅

[@SC-rk6zt]

@@Winter61742 I don’t think a very powerful light is used here and you can have a lot more light than this with no algae issues. I stacked 3 leddy plant lights front to back on a planted tank with Amazonia soil, co2 injection, macro and micro fertilisers and after a while I was trimming out buckets of plants a week and had no algae. There are a lot of things that matter more than light intensity for example how long the lights are on, if you have more powerful lights on for shorter the plants can take advantage of that more than algae. Nutrient balances in supplements can make a big difference or even without fertilising it helps to know the concept of estimative index (plenty of everything so the plants out compete algae) VS lean (super low nitrates just micro ferts and no spare nutrients for algae growth). Algae isn’t harmful and the aquarium in this video looks healthy I’m just saying there are better ways than scraping off masses of algae regularly.

[@blackdragonwolve8317]

It's a very delicate process and has a lot more to do with an entire range of things (even KH and GH) along with the nutrients you're providing as well as CO2, and a matured tank is key. I had fish tanks for 10 years before I figured out how to make an algae-less tank... It took a lot of messing with following all kinds of guides and studies over the years and in the end I'm still not convinced it was anything I did and moreso the tank sat with good parameters for 3 years before it became a heavenly crystal land of no algae

[@kziila0244]

@@SC-rk6zt According to her, it’s because the weather where she lives was particularly sunny for a while.

[@dalburgh]

​@@kziila0244algae needs three things to grow: light, carbon dioxide, and phosphorus/nutrients. The huge amount of Guppies in that 5 gallon tank is definitely contributing more than the large amount of sun they've been getting lately, But both will be contributing factors

[@_Sapphirekat_]

For algae I use a rubber scraper (or a squeegee if you wanna call it that), it’s always super effective and fairly cheap, not to mention gentle with things like the silicone or glass, and since it’s rubber, it doesn’t rust or deteriorate

[@staphaureus3611]

You really did work hard on that....such a masterpiece

[@umai1557]

‘ ‘ IM EATIN AS FAST AS I CAN OKAY? ‘ ‘ - mr. snail

[@user-gj1ct2vl1f]

Just get a magnetic cleaner the fuzz cleaning bit goes on the inside and the other part goes on the outside of the tank . Because its magnetic you can clean anywhere!

[@TherandomshitstormerCXVII]

I use a powerful magnet scrapper, it’s kind thin but it has some very strong magnets and even has an extendable brush to get the corners clean

[@punklifa2002]

brand?

[@welm8412]

I used to use that too. But now we don't have fish tank anymore

[@staciem1972]

Mag-Float has the best magnets out there. A little pricey, but they last forever

[@TherandomshitstormerCXVII]

@@punklifa2002 I forgot

[@AlexMags11]

My grandpa had a fish tank full of snails ( I have no idea why) but he used the magnet brushed too

[@Anomatron]

Hi, unsolicited advice guy here with unsolicited advice Growing that much algae isn't unhealthy by any means, but it's a problem you can fix... You could either A) increase the filtration to basically give more space for the algae to live, B) increase the amount of fast-growing plants you have in your tank, C) move the tank out of direct sunlight if it's in the sun, or D) provide better conditions for the plants currently in your tank to esentially outcompete the algae. That could look like more frequent/larger water changes, changing the lighting schedule, adding fertilizers/CO2, dosing "liquid CO2" or other commercial algeacides, or removing excess duckweed to give it more space to grow Honestly, could be any or all 4 of those things that might address the root problem. But also it's an aesthetic thing, and scraping a tank is easy, so, up to you

[@Turtle_Kat]

I've used a scraper that is magnetic, so the part with groves gose in and the one with the softer edge goes on the outside. Works pretty well.

[@ferdinand3und4zig]

Yeah. I don't even remember the store having any other when I had a tank a long time ago. This isn't the first time I've seen an Aquarium KZbinr not have one, or being baffled by their existence. I wonder if it's one of those things that's totally standard in Europe, but just not in America?

[@Turtle_Kat]

@@ferdinand3und4zig I'm American. Lol

[@Probs_quit_bc_of_flopped_vids]

The fact that she goes out of her way, and uses her own needs to save fish ❤ She truly has a heart of gold

[@Flippityfloop44]

That's a dog toothbrush

[@en__lila]

You could also use a soft sponge to clean the walls. It actually works :3❤❤

[@Fish4Ever]

i like those but with this i don’t have to get my hands wet!

[@en__lila]

@@Fish4Ever ooh riight! ♡

[@missmarie_8790]

@@Fish4Everyou don’t have to, if you use a pair of tongs to hold it 😉 I used to use a paper towel, and would use a pair of tongs to wipe the towel up the sides of my Betta’s tank.

[@MahiMahi-yu5jo]

​@@missmarie_8790Same. I kept a makeup sponge and tongs to clean my betta tank too

[@Wildweatherloach]

Or get some otocinclus catfish, they clean really well as i own 2

[@TaraAndFriends]

My 20 gallon stayed really clean so I rarely had to clean algea off it. But I also had a bristlenose pleco (it was a betta and the pleco only), and I just used a toothbrush!! Worked like a charm. Also the bristles weren't enough to scratch the silicone if you were very gentle on them, although I tended to also avoid those as well.

[@Pink.lemonade7345]

My fish and snail both died yesterday because the hardness in the water was high. Rest In Peace Bubbles, and Alfredo. ❤️

[@alfredorangel9288]

Did you realy name your snale alfredo

[@BillyBobBrockali69]

I'm really sorry to hear about the loss of your fish and snail, Bubbles and Alfredo. It must have been a tough experience for you. It's crucial to assess various factors when keeping fish and snails to ensure their well-being. To provide some guidance, let's discuss some aspects that could have impacted their health. Firstly, the water hardness might have played a significant role. Certain species of fish and snails are more sensitive to hard water, and sudden changes in water parameters can be stressful for them. Additionally, the size of the fish tank or plastic tub matters as well. A smaller volume of water can lead to faster fluctuations in water quality, which can be harmful to the inhabitants. To maintain water quality, using the right filter and performing regular water changes and maintenance are essential. Ensuring a stable environment through proper filtration, testing, and adjustments can significantly improve the chances of a successful aquarium or habitat. Moreover, tap water can contain chlorine and other harmful substances that can be detrimental to aquatic life. Using a dechlorinator, pH stabilizer, ammonia and nitrite remover, and biological filtration are indeed essential steps to make tap water safe for fish and snails. By being mindful of these factors and investing time in creating a suitable environment, you can provide a healthier habitat for your future aquatic companions. Remember, learning from such experiences can help you become a more knowledgeable and compassionate fishkeeper.

[@hooki__]

so sorry to hear that, may they rest in peace ❤

[@WisteriaPetalss]

​@@BillyBobBrockali69bro sounds like my Snapchat ai help?

[@randy-x]

​@BillyBobBrockali69 no offense, but is this a ChatGPT answer 💀

[@katiepeaches2707]

There is a fosh actually called "algee eater" and it is perfectly calm to any other fishs and it just cleans the sides of the fish tank, easy to take care of, i had one when i was little!

[@ChonkemonkeXD]

"too short" "Too thick" "Too big" ...no explanation needed

[@average.sting.enjoyer]

It's all about the personality 😢

[@ChonkemonkeXD]

@@average.sting.enjoyer *sniff* i- it probably has p- personality 🥺😰

[@mischaboingboing]

PUHLEASE.

[@jxssicatxrry]

Just letting you know, you should either get a new tank or completely reseal that tank. Silicone doesn’t stick to already cured silicone just the glass. So it will most likely leak again very soon. Resealing the entire tank isn’t that hard tho

[@BG_KD]

Make sure you dry your scrapper off when tour done using it so it won't rust.

[@OOFtheGreat]

I would highly recommend to just add some Otocinclus into the tank, they clean a lot of algae and are suitable for small tanks. I've had mine for a bit and they're better than plecos.

[@kuimi9611]

You should get a janitor fish/ bottom feeder! When I first got my fish tank the past owner had janitor fish in there already! They eat algae and that keeps my tank clean! But you still need to feed them. You should definitely get baby ones based on your fish's size, when they are fully grown, they can be so big! But good thing is, they grow slow. So you can have these fish for a long time. :)

[@Misscookies288]

Yup and she can clean the corners with a dishwashing sponge🧽 😂 i feel bad for her scraping

[@benjaminray6660]

Plecostomus is their name!

[@xara5417]

@@benjaminray6660 plecos get way too huge for a simple guppy tank. common plecos when they grow up need 100 gallons minimum. way too much. However otocinclus will feed on all the algae and males get to be 1.5 inches and females 2. my otos get along with my betta sorority

[@jocelynbenoit3417]

Out of this whole video, I was just in love with the Totoro image. 🤣😍

[@magnificent_fandom_shipper]

Yea same😂

[@jocelynbenoit3417]

@magnificent_fandom_shipper I such a big fan that it's all over my truck and I have a Studio Ghibli tattoo. 🤣

[@Fruffpuppy]

Next title: I accidentally used my algae cleaner as a tooth brush.

[@Eleanor_haruko]

Ngl her voice is so adorable and calming 😭✋

[@kayXstarZ]

how’s nuggie?! She’s the cutest little fish!

[@1Meshy]

Damn the way you bent that toothbrush backwards was brutal 🤣

[@CHENGSAQUA]

Try plecos! Bristlenose ones! I had a horrible algae problem and three of them got rid of my problem in 2 hours lol

[@mohammad-titan]

They just add to the poop bucket and making you have to clean the water more often

[@lizzymandile2022]

Plecos are horrible at algae control. They mostly eat wood, get massive (even the smaller species) and are very messy. They might work in some situations but I definitely wouldn’t use any species in anything smaller than 30g

[@snek1557]

This tank is way too small for most plecos

[@althenia67]

​@@lizzymandile2022The common pleco yes I would agree but a bristlenose eats mainly algae and any food waste, don't get huge and come in a lot of colors, species and sizes. You can even find tiny ones that are just a bit over an inch adult size. Which would be perfect for this tank.

[@plorbond]

@@althenia67A bristlenose just over an inch at adult size? Those don’t exist. Ranger plecos are one of the smallest and still get around 4”.

[@Sunset_Sakura]

The way she *SNAPPED* that toothbrush

[@shadeyshade4880]

If you still want to use a scraper and avoid scratching and rust, you can get plastic razors that are a lot less likely to scratch off that silicone and they wont rust.

[@Foamer_extroardinaire]

That’s what I used to use for my tank worked great

[@VinwardWasHere]

“I got too close to the seal” *Literally scrapes the seam*

[@TrustyStick]

you really said “fine I’ll do it by myself”

[@supreme7789]

Try the bottom feeder. It’s very friendly to other fish and they will eat all the algae. That’s the only food they need but they still eat normal fish food.

[@MissileDoctor]

Okay but the Totoro portal is too cute

[@MrLocomatt]

They have a tint you put on the glass facing the windows. You still see it normal but it doesnt allow certain sun rays to get in that cause alleg bloom. ❤

[@Alex_Off-Beat]

You know you're supposed to change those blades right? That blade looks gnarly lol 😂 I'm totally not surprised it scraped away the silicone, I install windows and I use a scraper tool just like that at work to remove any excess silicone from the glass!

[@miller4263]

Yes agree. You can change the blades. That's why the screws are on the tool. To change a blade when it's dirty or busted.

[@ashleysorto3539]

I scrolled then I went up stairs not knowing what video was playing but when I first heard a voice from the vid I heard yours and I immediately knew it was you, I live how calming your voice it

[@nihil6252]

What absolutely cleaned every single algae in my tank were cherry shrimp. It's truly crazy how there's not a single spot now, in the same tank that was overrun with it

[@plantedlife]

Have you considered lowering light hours? Algae always means that there's a surplus or deficit in either certain nutrients or light hours so you could experiment a bit to see what works. Personally, my tank, right beside a window does best with only 6 hours of light and biweekly dose of all-in-1 ferts. Another tank deeper in the room does well with 10 hours of light and weekly dosage. Both tanks are heavily planted, though I don't have as many fish as I prefer betta fish and they are mainly go solo

[@Anomatron]

It could also be direct sunlight from a nearby window, or not a high enough level of filtration

[@MidnightVRYT]

Another scrubber you could look into is a magnetic algea scraper. Avoid the Top Fin branded ones those are crap, I forget the brand but the one I used was grey with either green or black pads. Hope this helps!

[@allieangelluvsfamily]

Magnetic glass cleaners (as a comment has previously posted) AKA MagFloat is a common brand that my parents use. They own a professional business maintaining the cleanliness and wellbeing of aquatic life in tanks at well known businesses including hospitals. The MagFloats are used every time they clean a tank and they truly are lifesavers. I have 2 tanks at my apartment (One 120 Gallon, One 75 Gallon) that contain my turtles and algae is major with those guys. There is a MagFloat in each tank and my daughter loves to help with it. Definite lifesavers for sure.

[@virgieraypon908]

To this day I have never seen a new fish tank cover for 11 months

[@DavePreston]

Nothing worse than finding a snail trail on a hot summer day.

[@From-Molly]

Hi! In my marine biology class, my teacher had magnets that would clean the algae away! You just connect them through the glass and drag them to clean, they were round so I guess they weren’t the best for corners but they’ve probably advanced by now!

[@hershu1653]

One thing i learned from a professional, who would come and check our fish tanks at work, was using big razor blades as long as you're being careful. yeah, theres rust over time if you dont dry it properly but it works like a charm.

[@kingdeebs3655]

Idea one: Magnet Algae Cleaner Idea two: Small Shrimps

[@letmediecast]

or less light oO

[@Fishables_JP8]

Thank you for all these tips. My fish could never be better.

[@redwoodems3142]

Depending on your tank and what fish you have, the Otocinclus Catfish or a similar algae eating fish can be an option.

[@robertmeraz654]

So websy broke up

[@AidanStricklin]

Shrimp will help my shrimp cleared out a BLACKWATER tank

[@cheerial]

You can buy a magnetic fish tank cleaner, one magnet with a scrub/cleaner thing on the inside and another magnet with a handle on the outside which you drag around to clean the glass. Has been super useful for me!

[@kenedabonfield8250]

I had the same problem with the Blade, lol. Nice vid Britney!

[@PNW_MXvideos]

I’ve always worried about this happening to me

[@badhon7513]

Those fishes are living more luxury life than a regular human 😭

[@DashingDino01]

I’m sure there’s a magnetic brush/scrapper somewhere online, you’ve done amazing so far, you’ll get this one too.

[@SoccerStar127]

"THIS ONE WAS TOO SHORT,THIS ONE WAS TOO THICK, THIS ONE WAS TOO BIG" my dirty mind activated

[@headlesscab]

Plecos are the best cleaning fish I've had. The glass is spotless and I never do anything

[@user-sg8jt1wh1p]

😮😮😮😮

[@PBK.london]

Get 2 spounges and 2 magnets . Cut a hole in each sponge and put the magnet inside then hot glue it closed. You can also tie a string to the sponge that goes inside the tank incase it falls in . Youll be able to clean inside and outside at the same time without getting wet hands

[@Self_Cancelled]

I use magic eraser sponges, they are amazing, but you do have to get your arms in your tanks that way. I use tooth brushes for spot cleaning.

[@somewherelse]

If you still need to use the razor blade, keeping a mason jar filled with rubbing alcohol is great. You just swizzle it around, and it will displace all the water from the blade and prevent rust

[@veralee1814]

"plus its delicate enough to keep it in *one peice* " THE ONE PEICE IS REAL

[@high_solder_tf2]

CAN WE GET MUCH HIGHER?

[@veralee1814]

@@high_solder_tf2 "so high"

[@user-ws2gy8wi9s]

try a magnetic cleaner they work so well (one side on the inside of the tank one one the other to drag it) they are also very gentle and wont break the tank

[@darkrainwang1719]

Im eatin as fast as i Can ok? THAT IS SO CUTE HELP

[@Totsgrifoni]

The snail was low-key adorable

[@Sakii-the-person]

I would recommend getting some shrimp if they work for your aquarium because they can eat the waste of the fish and algae! Of course they aren’t that good at the algae part but the cycling would be less often.

[@lilcatzs]

When she said“And this one is too big” i DID NOT know what was coming 😳

[@giuliatoscano4063]

I use a magnet brush, it's SO useful.

[@NicolesCorner7]

You need a plecco bottom feeder. They keep it crystal clear

[@scribble045]

A pleco works wonders and doesnt leave trails! Also they wont eat your fish unless the fish is deceased! I love mine. Shes big and beautiful and does a wonderful job cleaning and being herself

[@simonedegroot905]

At my school we use old passes like ids, bank passes or other things, they're pretty effective for the corners

[@maureensutter5187]

you can also buy algae eaters Plecostomusaters , also try to keep your tank away from direct sun light

[@mondlichtkatze4818]

My grandpa has a brush with a magnet. The bruch is on the inside of the tank and the handle on the outside. When he moves the handle, thanx to the magnets inside, the brush moves too. Easiest cleaning ever!

[@hannahfinnie1805]

People with non tropical tanks you can get a catfish they eat all of it pretty much (way more effective than snails) she’d need a bigger tank to get one though.

[@NightStrikerBS]

Just a tip, catfish are good for cleaning dirt off the glass.

[@kaosuri]

use plecos/algae eaters(small size breed 4-6in) and snails, that's what always kept my betta tank clean because i had 20+ females in a 50 gallon so it got very dirty several times of the month, it works

[@user-cb6vo7jq1s]

Get a pleco but you need to get a certain type, like clown nose plecos are great algae cleaners plus they stay pretty small (minimum tank size 10 gallons). I have a clown nose pleco and my tank is in my room, and every night I hear him scraping the algae off with his teeth. Also one time I took him out and put him in another tank which was completely covered in algae and by the next morning he was almost half way done, and it’s a 30 gallon!

[@LunaTheCat-yf2ts]

If you need cleaning fish I recommend suckers and catfish. My sister bought these fish. The sucker cleans the walls and the catfish cleans the ground and this is actually apart of their diet. They get an all you can eat buffet and the the other fish can swim in a clean environment 😊

[@mariejemand9251]

There is a magnet glass cleaner that you can use. It moves from the outside. It has two parts and the glass is between these both magnets. Its a life changer.

[@AnwarGrajera]

Golden chinese algae eaters are very efficient in clearing algaes, I have one in my tank and they cleared up the algae pretty quick

[@Angela-iv7qy]

Use a Magnetic Cleaner. They come in different sizes and shapes. The scrubber pads are replaced every once in a while depending on how much you scrub the tank. The pads last for a really long time.

[@JackDhanielsG]

The IM EATIN AS FASt AS I CAN OK was so cute :p

[@adrfercho]

Algae is an indicator, you can try to include some more low maintenance plants, that help regulate the chemistry in water. I see your tank is near a direct source of light, this could be the issue too.

[@plushdragonteddy]

we used to have a fish that ate algae at my house, and he was INCREDIBLE. we put him in a disgusting tank, left to go eat dinner, and when we came back, the tank was spotless and keith was a very happy fish lmao. when he died (or more like disappeared?? still don’t know what happened to him), we got two more to replace him, and they couldn’t even get half the work done that he did! i have no idea why we lucked out with that one fish, but i miss that li’l guy

[@radhaasari9464]

Her voice is so calming

[@DenisePeluso-dp1ud]

The "this one was too thick" is literally the same toothbrush my grandpa uses for his dentures..

[@Jellybean-cakehound]

Atleast you could fix it easily I have a fish for 1 year and his tank was cursive in the bottom and we put it on a kind of small tree, to much pressure and the bottom broke and the tank had no water Luckily there was another small curve still having water and the fish went to hide there We managed to put the fish in a bucket until we got another tank Happy he survived- and he was a guppy