How to clean an aquarium - Beginners guide

[@eneyerayf.406]

Thank you so much for making this video and sharing it with us. I am a first-time aquarium owner and have one beta fish in a 2.5 gallon tank. Your video was extremely helpful in showing me how to clean an aquarium while keeping fish safe and healthy at the same time .

[@randallcornelius925]

One of the better vid's I've seen. Even tho you do things and then don't recommend that, it leaves one to wonder. If it wasn't for youtube, I would have to travel 100 miles to get info. I see I still have some work to do before I get to add my fish selection

[@shekharbhurtel1791]

i just bought a new aquarium last week. I had to clean. it thank u your video helped me.

[@CelticFiddler77]

Thanks for the helpful video! I'm new at this hobby and videos like this really help out.

[@AquariumKnowhow]

your welcome! I have not made a video in 6+ years but decided to refresh my channel and start creating again. I have a 3 part series that will be out by the end of this weekend that goes over everything you need to know to start and maintain an aquarium. Thanks for watching!

[@papakifairyfairypapaki844]

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[@CrowJBird]

Thank you!!!! I have thrown out 3 filters... Our pleco is basically a rescue fish and I'm quite incompetent... I have learned along the way and today another win!!!! Our little Squanto thanks you!!!!!!

[@porkchop606]

This video is great, thanks for posting it. Now i can go clean my fish tank.

[@porkchop606]

You just got another subscriber. :)

[@nickv4073]

Don't dump the dirty water. Use it on your houseplants. Its the greatest houseplant food you will ever have. Also, do not scrub your canister clean. The walls of the canister are full of good bacteria that will help repopulate the new filter bag quickly. Its not visible anyway as it hangs on the back of your aquarium. By doing it the way you are doing it now, you are basically starting the cycling all over again and you will have ammonia spikes. .

[@eneyerayf.406]

Thanks so much for the tip. I did Google that and the only thing you may want to add is that you don't want to use aquarium water that has salt in it, which can damage any kind of houseplant, etc. . Thank you again for your tip!

[@Chippottle]

Nick V Yeah!! I cringed so bad when he said he scrubs his entire filter clean. :o It hurt me.

[@butitssummerma6436]

Nick V best thing I ever did was water my houseplants with the fish water. some of my plants don't like it but it didn't kill them.

[@tqhung0]

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[@Nemi567]

is it okay if you scrub the aglae off the inside of the filter using old aquarium water??

[@nik1128]

Thanks for making this, it was very helpful for me!

[@papakifairyfairypapaki844]

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[@vanvoliravioli6872]

My left ear loves this video

[@SweetHeart-cn2yf]

to start the syphoning part, you move the thing that goes in the water up n down in the water and it starts on its own. No need to suck w your mouth. petco has a video that shows how to do this

[@Roller76]

Top Secret Haha I guess he likes the thought of getting sick. He can actually get Salmonella! And why do that when, yes you're right, move the tube back and forth. Or the easiest, they come with a ball that's installed about a foot after the large tube. You simply squeeze it over and over until the water is moving.

[@maxkrepps9474]

@@Roller76 well not all syphons have that ball, i think the newer ones have the ball that you squeeze

[@squirrelattackspidy]

Ladies like the newer design.

[@Dubbledeux]

awesome video. Thanks!

[@bobsaggot5741]

If you pinch the hose, it's enough to slow the flow while still creating suction. And it's usually recommend not to go over 20% when changing water. Any more than that and not only will offset the balances of chemicals and bacteria you can send your fish into shock. You always want to make sure the PH of your tap is the same (or close) to your tank. If it's too different it will shock your fish and could kill them.

[@papakifairyfairypapaki844]

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[@Darenrizla]

thankyou for such a fantastic video

[@ucsdtonychu]

thanks for the detailed video! it really helped me clean up my new tank! =D

[@williamarenas2093]

Great video! Where can I find your second video? My setup is like your second tank with also grass and shrimps, I don't want to suck all this nice stuff. Thanks!

[@eunger3484]

What is the brand/name of the hand on back filter you show yourself cleaning? I have the same filter bough used and need to buy filter media for it but can’t figure out what brand it is.

[@toysvoice]

Thank you so much. This was very helpful.

[@SukhdevSingh-eh7ei]

Thanks that was very helpful. I have a question. How many fish can we keep in a 5 gallon tank

[@fishlore3204]

It depends on the size of the fish gold fish 3-5 most tropical fish 8-12

[@gigip.9311]

Fish Lore Surely you don't think that goldfish (especially 3-5) can live in a 5 gallon tank. For a five gallon, I would really just recommend a betta fish.

[@TheChocOtaku]

Sukhdev Singh Oh lord no, please don't put a goldfish in a five gallon. I had two goldfish in a ten gallon, and even that was pushing it (in fact, goldfish are supposed to live for fifteen years; mine both died at five, as I was in the process of shopping for a larger tank for them). Ten gallons per goldfish, at LEAST (I learned the hard way), especially for comets and shubunkins. For a five gallon I'd say a single betta (a very happy betta, with that much room), maybe three or four guppies, or some danios (which are surprisingly fun). I have five golden long finned zebra danios in a 20 long right now (they're getting moved once I get my axolotls) and they're surprisingly fun and quirky lil guys! also, with a five gallon, you could get the little danios in the GloFish colors that glow under blacklight. THAT would be fun. Anyways, with the guppies, a lot of people buy them to breed them because unlike most fish, they give live birth instead of laying eggs, so it makes for a fun and interesting science exploration. Male guppies can be fin-nippers, so if you're getting multiples, keep one male and a few females, or just have a sorority tank with only girls. Good luck!

[@KovenDesigns]

Good video, but there are alot of fry/fish in that size tank. Hope you do weekly water changes with that many fish.

[@Roller76]

KovenDC I agree there are alot but the bigger the tank the less you need to change water or clean the tank. The only thing is would be cleaning the filter regularly. I hate Marineland filters cuz they are loud and the wheels... really? I prefer Fluval because you can change the neccessary filters, carbon, or bio bags.

[@Fran1309]

Great job, excellen informationt!!

[@natec2126]

I've never seen a blue HOB that is so cool... what kind was that

[@rebeccadurbin7628]

i have live plants the pet store said you can use gravel to weight down the live plant.. can you make a video on aquarium design using live plants...?

[@McxCZ]

I cannot see to the other side of aquarium, I am looking for that kinda tutorial how to clean it. Thanks.

[@nemohoes6172]

Do u replace your cartridge every time u do a water change or you use the same one to keep the beneficial bacteria?? Thanks

[@Ace12174]

+NEMO HOES It's better off if you don't replace the media every water change/clean. You can rinse it in the aquarium water that you removed to get rid of dirt and debris, but the beneficial bacteria will still live in the media. I had a tank once that used three levels of media and so I DID replace one out of the 3 every once in a while. Then the next time I'd replace a different one. This kept BB in my filter media while still getting new media when their life had run its course.

[@AquariumKnowhow]

WOW! It's hard to believe that it was 7 years ago that I made this video. There are definitely some things that I said incorrectly in this video. There are also a lot of things that I would have changed or done differently, SO I DID!!! I have remade a beginner aquarium series and am back to making videos regularly with all new tanks, new fish, and 7 more years of experience. So go check out my new videos. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoqsYmuBmcR7hMk

[@SH-lr9nv]

My tank is above my head so I don't think that it is going to work I tried once and it worked for 5 seconds and then stopped

[@salohiddinfozilov3628]

helpful video

[@AquariumKnowhow]

Your welcome, thanks for watching! I'm glad my videos help.

[@st3vi3100]

Def detailed vid ... Wanna do mine :)

[@angrygamercheifangrygamerc6692]

thanks that kinda help but mine filter is more dirty but i have the idea

[@PackPoppa01]

Hello, i have a large fish tank with a sump. I keep 4 water turtles inside it. any help on cleaning it out?

[@evelynb9692]

I have a bigger Version of that filter and I can't take it out of it spot because of where it is, i can clean the inside and the tube but not the rest. Is this something I should look into cleaning?

[@jaylencelestine6946]

What's the name of that filter I have to same one but forgot its name and i think it takes large size cartridges correct me if I'm wrong but I would really like to know

[@AquariumKnowhow]

yeah I know that way of starting a siphon too but my 10 gallon tank is under my 29 gallon and there is no room to lift it out of the water to start it.

[@Bordie3D]

I did what you said with the old toothbrush. Dude, my filter was yellow inside, I feel bad. now for the water change.

[@samray488]

This might be a stupid question but what happens if you have sand do you still use the tube if not then what do you do.

[@oBri550o]

yes same idea

[@samray488]

Thank you

[@evilkitty303]

For the add of the water for the drops is it for the gallons in the bucket or the tank?

[@Lilkuka2012]

I have a 2.5 gallon tank with a little filter. The filter has like white pouches in them, do I have to clean that too?

[@Skyefuego]

You probably have t replace them

[@Lilkuka2012]

I searched online and the box only brings 2 filters, so every 3 mintgs u would have to buy since u only clean the tank once a month more or less

[@Lilkuka2012]

Months I meant

[@TrueSavage555]

Kassidy Cora You should get a 5 gallon filter...The moar the merrier

[@Lilkuka2012]

Canine Hunter the TRUE Savage I'll c if I can find a 5 gallon kit

[@jazminbretado6724]

I have the same one u have how do you clean the motor and put it back.

[@eunger3484]

Do you remember the name/brand of the filter? I got the same one used and need to buy filter media.

[@TrueSavage555]

13:49 what kind of piece of drift wood is that in the tank

[@tokampstra]

It's just a fake decoration.

[@TrueSavage555]

Thomas Kampstra never mind

[@Legendarychurro]

Can u help me I need help on my ten gallon

[@dickeymangoba2992]

I have 15 gallon tank with baby fry koi and a molly then guppy without any filter should i have to clean

[@Ace12174]

+Dickey Mangoba Absolutely you should clean it. And a filter is a necessity for a tank, you should get one.

[@dickeymangoba2992]

+Alex Judge ok thanks

[@blazebui2491]

Was that a dead fish on 5:11

[@Idgixgxjgx]

looked like it 😢

[@DLBlckwl]

+Blaze Bui Yeah, almost looked like a shrimp.

[@novatorious2246]

What will cause my filter to make loudnoises

[@Bordie3D]

Beginners guide is a game. Lol

[@redbeard4206]

Twice a month is a bit excessive, pumps and filters should be cleaned twice a month, but if your having to do a full clean twice a month, its because you don't have the correct filtration system.

[@Starlightxxoo]

this is pretty much how my first tank looked like, then i did some research, upgraded to a 55gal and learned how to properly clean and maintain a fresh water aquarium.. but i mean if your fish are alive and .. somewhat healthy.. then i guess .. yeah sure.. but i do recommend you guys get more research in before you do what is being shown here..

[@MaiCohWolf]

O.O" Twice a month? I go about 3-4 months before totally cleaning and siphoning the gravel in my aquarium and i have never had problems in 5 years. Algae doesn't pile up, water is always crystal clear and fish are healthy… I also extract the fish and drain all the water when I clean my tank. No problems.

[@MaiCohWolf]

Eww! Suck on the siphon? No, just dip the fat end of the siphon then lift it upright and when the water is going down, put it back in the water. Works just the same...

[@TheChocOtaku]

MaiCohWolf Yeah, if you do water changes and minor cleanings once a week then you only really need to do a full-on cleaning once every 2-3 months. I know some fish/salamander species are really sensitive to certain buildups in the water so you actually have to change the water once a week anyways.

[@heathertremblay2863]

His fish looks happy and healthy

[@SportsFan329]

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[@jaylencelestine6946]

If you clean every part of the filter arnt you basically restarting the cycle

[@nat3357]

OH. Ok so fill the back part where the piece that spins....? (1st tank). Sorry for dumb question. The part that comes off.

[@tokampstra]

Yeah it should all come apart.

[@nat3357]

hi i need ur help. i bought a used fish tank with this same machine (idk what its called). whisper 10. i think it is broken because my husband and i have to clean the tank EVERY 3 DAYS. the water literally gets dirty every 2-3 days. we only have 3 goldfish in it. i even change the filter and the water still gets dirty every 2-3 days. what does this mean? what do u recommend that is not too pricey but clean out the tank less frequently. we have a 10 gallon fish tank with 3 goldfish

[@AquariumKnowhow]

+Naty R what do you mean by dirty? do you have a water test kit? visual diagnosis of the water is impossible. did you cycle the tank for at least 2-3 weeks before adding fish? look up "cycling a tank" and "nitrogen cycle" it will explain a lot. usually in new tanks there is an algae bloom that will make the water cloudy. this is normal, and generally you don't want to change the water much in a new tank. I would get a test kit and watch for ammonia mainly but also nitrates. when nitrates start to get high that is when you do a water change. also goldfish need about 20 gallons each. when they are small it will be OK but gold fish get big and are one of the dirtiest fish. they are eating pooping machines. hope this helps. you can also take a sample of your water to the pet store and they can test it for you.

[@nat3357]

+AquariaCustomDesign what we did, we cleaned the tank, let it run for a few days before we put the fish in. and it was all totally fine. after we put the fish in, thats when we noticed the water got dirty easily and we had to clean it every 2-3 days. we have no plants in the tank. the water would get VERRRYYY foggy. and hard to see the fish. we don't know whats going on, unless we have to buy a new machine

[@WhoaDammit1967]

+Naty R a 10 gallon tank is way to small for 3 goldfish. you need at least a 30-40 gallon tank for them. goldfish dirty water really fast even with a working filter.(lots of ammonia...) i'd recommend either a much larger tank or get different fish. either way you need to get a new filter. you can get one at walmart, your local pet/fish store or ebay

[@SkyxPrince]

baby guppies! :D

[@oriondurdaller3349]

I have the same filter and heater.

[@eunger3484]

Do you know the name/brand of the filter? I have the same one but got it used and need to buy media for it.

[@155DJJ]

Why are you using the same cartridge? Can't use a new one with tank water not rinse with tap water.

[@pershop4950]

Usually you can extend the life of the filter pad / cartridge by washing it out with the old aquarium water. Partially that is because some people say you don't really need the active carbon (that was in the cartridge), so the old cartridge still serves the function of trapping debris for 2-3x as long if you just wash it out. In other words, instead of replacing it entirely every 2-4 weeks (which also means new bacteria need to colonize the cartridge), instead you just wash off the old debris and resuse the cartridge (bacteria are still on the cartridge), and you can use the same pad for 6-12 weeks instead. Note that if you use an external bag with carbon like the video shows, then that's fine too, because the cartridge then doesn't need to be replaced just to replace the carbon.

[@jazminbretado6724]

I removed the impeller in my filter. To clean it then i put it back and its very noisy. :( I tried fixing it. But its sill noisy how can i fix this thank you

[@meghan9727]

coat it in vaseline.

[@kellyanderson6363]

I clean my tank doing a 40/45% water change every 4/5 days i do my filter once every month..

[@coolguy885gaming5]

thank jou very helpfull ass

[@Everything_Andy]

im not trying to be mean but if new people shouldnt wash certain things with tap water but u can isnt that setting the wrong impression and if you do it while making the video than ur just breaking your own rule. if you say you shouldnt than neither should u. just saying positive feed back thats all keep up the good work though.

[@Etienne_H]

You need real plants for the bio cycle.

[@cga1233]

This video should be called "how to restart your cycle"

[@Mysweetcosmetics]

why would you put that nasty thing in your mouth!?!?!?!?

[@SweetHeart-cn2yf]

the entire thing needs to be submerged for this to work

[@nataliazorrilla8660]

so you can't clean the sponge?

[@acaciasterling6125]

Natalia Zorrilla Just don't clean it in tap water it can kill your fish.

[@splash7185]

You need a bigger filter

No carbon! Only used to eliminate meds..

[@Wolfgoddess56]

solar clapson actually keeping carbon in your tank is good. it is used to remove medication but it's good to remove small impurities and keep bad odors out. don't need to use it all the time but it's helpful.

[@lilyking6646]

By the way your not supost to do the filter the same day you do water change it stresses the fish out to much and may cause death but mostly lots of stress just putting that out there

[@xlFuGiizY]

Nemo broke my filters :(

[@lilyking6646]

Your also killing the bacteria in the filter that the fish need to survive

[@paulkozar7454]

Cleaning an aquarium is a real drag.

[@berylzaidan5922]

poor fishes...

[@AquariumKnowhow]

Thanks! Sure, I charge $50 per hour. lol

[@GoldFishFord]

Brandon the Bass eating a goldfish check out my video

[@phoebeh3watkins464]

i use headphones and your voice only comes through on one side.. that is very annoying.. i use headphones so it doesn't bother any one else in the house. so i will just skip this video..

[@CrowJBird]

Thank you!!!! I have thrown out 3 filters... Our pleco is basically a rescue fish and I'm quite incompetent... I have learned along the way and today another win!!!! Our little Squanto thanks you!!!!!!