Take Your Aquarium Cleaning To The Next Level - 5 Must Have Tools For Pristine Tanks

[@Mikeymikemike]

How often do you give your tank a deep clean?

[@kennethallen3452]

I vacuum weekly I feel it doesn’t disrupt the tank as much when you do it routinely. I still dose good bacteria weekly though.

[@michaelborjas8059]

Once a week

[@hoofhearted1102]

A little tip, when siphoning the sand bed, you can put the end of the tube into the sumps filter sock and get a continuous loop if you didn’t want to do a big water change.

[@Mikeymikemike]

Great tip!!!

[@hoofhearted1102]

@@Mikeymikemike I suppose it's only one of the few benefits of a sump 😬 apart from extra space to put frags in, so the main display doesn't look a mess 😂

[@digsouth1331]

This is the secret tip that makes ur sand bed always clean , I do this a few times a week , and wash the socks out when done but I’m on a tank that doesn’t have a sump but use a bucket instead and simply wash the socks when done and hang dry the socks out on a clothesline and reuse ever 4 days or so however do not do this method if you have went longer than a month or so without cleaning your sand bed because you can cause a nitrate spike or nutrient / bacteria imbalance. You wanna still do water changes if you haven’t cleaned your sand bed prior

[@TheLizardNews]

Brilliant!

[@kevintwine8443]

Newbie question but do you turn your return pump off when you do this many thanks if u could reply cheers

[@aquaticutopia9812]

I really like the way you light the clear glass in the back of you tank. That would make a cool video for how to do that.

[@MKM070]

U should link some amazon links with the mentioned product, it will help us out to find them easier and for you because is will produce a small amount of revenue

[@darviniusb]

Hi, any update on this tank? We would love to see some updates on it. I also made a 250l mixed reef with same gear, for almost half a year everything is awesome, corals doing great and is very fast to clean.

[@Nick23353]

Yeah... this is one of the best tanks i have ever seen but no upload on a year... is this guy ok? Hope yes...

[@Uplink64]

Awesome video, please include the links for all the tools you are using specially the sand bed cleaner.

[@Mikeymikemike]

Hi you can get most of these tools from Amoy shopping websites. I usually don’t post links because I cannot vouch for any stores online. Personally I got all of these at my lfs except for the sand cleaner but that took months to arrive.

[@autonomy-nemolover]

@@Mikeymikemike Totally understandable. Are you able to share the name of the actual product instead? I'm quite interested in several of the tools/equipment you've shared with the community, especially the clear glass cleaning magnet.

[@MiddleAgedMike]

Thanks for the video just came across your channel. I appreciate the casual reef talk

[@mohammedfaizbelgami8780]

You were always best with great info

[@TheWoodCock1]

Awesome tips! How can I get this rad clear magnet and the scraper? 🙏🏻

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Great information and video!! Right now I only have freshwater planted tanks. Keeping an aquarium like your reef tank, is hopefully in my future 💚 Thank you for sharing! I hope you have a blessed day!!🙏👍🐟💚

[@pennyfirestone]

Love the backlight. Helpful video. 👍

[@Nicolaj89]

Lovely new 🎙 you got 😜

[@steveupton6034]

Hi are you still reefing? Just starting and was looking for set up advice for my canister journey

[@pondgators]

Awesome video!! Your channel seems really cool!! Just subbed too!!

[@tunatuna6723]

It looks like your sand bed cleaner doesn't suck up a ton of sand and small snails. Is the only way you regulate it via pinching the hose? I've specifically avoided vacuuming the sand because it's been such a problem for me. Gorgeous tank, and your video style and content are first-rate!

[@Mikeymikemike]

There’s an adjustable knob to control suction :)

[@mattbockman4353]

We’d love to see an update on your tank Mike!

[@michaelborjas8059]

Mike do you still have your tank?

[@PectoralKeepers]

Great info Mike!

[@GordonTan]

Cool vid, keep them coming Mike! 😉

[@SaltWaterSteve1]

Hi mate I’m in Perth and am setting up a saltwater pool pond in November. Was thinking of running mainly 2 canister filters. Do you have any tips or anything?

[@Hasans01]

Waiting for more videos and updates...

[@ethanspruiell2722]

Do you have a video on how or what your using to back light your tank

[@Mikeymikemike]

I don’t, but thanks for the idea!

[@dg6135]

As always, great video! What is the volume of your tank?

[@jameswilson8473]

Could you go over what types of filtration you use in your canister filter. (Bio,Mech,chem) I have a 30 gallon with a canister filter and I’ve been struggling with cyano. I’ve upped the flow in my tank recently. Cut back on the feeding. I’ve only been using sponges in my canister and my LFS told me to only use bio today. Would like to know what you’re using. You have the most beautiful tank I’ve ever seen!

[@Mikeymikemike]

Thank you! I use no sponges except for the prefilter. And the rest is siporax. Since you are not the only person who asked, I think this needs to a be video pronto!

[@jameswilson8473]

@@Mikeymikemike thanks so much for your reply. I’ll look into that!

[@nevinmedeiros3843]

What kind of LED is behind at the bottom of your tank?

[@christianp9604]

Hi Mike, is everything okay? we haven't heard/seen anything from you in a long time. best regards

[@stevemunn367]

Great video mikey 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@Grady252]

Would be nice to see how you perform water changes.

[@nicktrotin]

@mikeymikemike can you put some links for the equipment used? Particularly the sand siphon, glass scrapers and the pipe tte?

[@kavpk5925]

Hey mate! Any chance you could link a good site to get some of these tools? Thanks, bud!

[@SimpleAquariumsLauren]

Awesome video!!! Great job Mikey!

[@Mikeymikemike]

Cheers!

[@benassileika4668]

Great video!

[@salsung73]

Thank you for making this video. It’s very helpful 🪴🐡

[@wardculver5376]

What size tank is this and what filter are you running? Thanks!

[@amirrezaz]

Do you do water change weekly? Also, In one of your videos I have seen a shrimp that looks like Amano shrimp! Is that right? As they are tropical shrimps! I am coming from a planted tank world and your video is really helping me! Thanks!

[@insanity4224]

I’ll get some magic sponge for my corners, thanks for the tip. Didn’t really wanna tackle that with a razor 😅

[@Mikeymikemike]

Happy to be of help :) enjoy the clean corners!

[@MrMittens1974]

No updates in 2 years. Is the tank still running?

[@leeandmandybattersby5958]

hi could you please tell me where you got the clear glass scraper from

[@lisademayo8589]

i don't understand? how do you use the calcium carbonate for aid in cleaning the water? can you please explain what it is, what you do when pouring that in?

[@luisarroyo684]

In an upcoming video can you talk more about flow? Very interesting only seeing one ecotech.

[@Mikeymikemike]

I think it was explained in one of my previous videos but you are right, a dedicated video is useful too!

[@ChienPham-wc3tm]

Do you running UV light Mikey ?

[@damianknight1978]

Awesome video!!! - could you please provide links for purchasing the tools featured?

[@Mikeymikemike]

Thanks, I purchased all of these except for the sand bed cleaner from my local fish store. Your best bet is to hop on Ali and search for “aquarium sand cleaner”. I Personally cannot vouch for any stores online since some have taken months to arrive in the past, so best check reviews especially now with global shipping delays or manage expectations that it may take awhile :) hope this helps and sorry I couldn’t give a specific link.

[@emelitoabanto4511]

Any idea what brand of sandbed cleaner that you are using.

[@damianknight1978]

@@Mikeymikemike Thank you! Managed to find most of them on AliExpress - Keep the videos coming, they're awesome!

[@ThomasBReef]

Mikey!!! Where have you been brother?! Hope you're well :)

[@joshua_w]

Thanks Mikey, another great video. Can you point me to some details for dosing carbohydrates you prefer to use?

[@Mikeymikemike]

Thanks and I certainly can. In short I am AF -NP pro. (Not sponsored product) I have been successfully using it for years now. They have another product but this one I found is much gentler and is polymer based instead of vinegar or alcohol/ethanol based

[@ThomasBReef]

Where you been Mikey!?

[@mradams5455]

What brand flocculant do you use?

[@662kkchan]

Hi Mike, where did you got your floculant?

[@Mikeymikemike]

Most health food stores have it :) check my previous video for more details on use

[@weiyang7049]

Hi, where can I buy that sand bed vacuum? Thanks!

[@Mikeymikemike]

This one can be gotten from Ali by searching “aquarium sand cleaner”

[@marklait3649]

Good video, I never knew about the calcium carbonate.

[@Mikeymikemike]

Thanks Mark, I have a video on it previously on my channel, feel free to check it out!

[@jamesbroderick3660]

What’s the name of the first sand filtering thing you had sir?

[@danriver12345]

What lights do you run ?

[@cliffordhartley1606]

Do you use an ATO system?

[@coltonw4777]

is this tank still running? considering a canister and wanted to see how it fared long-term

[@ZazaOfficial62]

Yes, we need a update

[@jules2545]

I use the magic cleaners in my tank and they work well. Does the floculant pull out all the benifical micro fauna? Fantastic tank Mike.

[@Mikeymikemike]

They do not pull out the pods and stuff. Mainly algae scraping off the glass and slime and some dissolved organics

[@kennethallen3452]

Ok how many gallons is your tank. And what’s your Mp40 settings at meaning program and %. Thanks!

[@Mikeymikemike]

About 25 gallons and my mp40 goes through a cycle of multiple settings all set at about 88%

[@oc4oc4]

What kind of flukioant are you using, is it something you mix yourself or where can it be bought BR/Ole from Denmark

[@JohnWestHam]

Calcium carbonate. He has a video on it

[@AJBAdventures]

Handy Tips👍 could you do a video on how you do water changes etc? thanks aaron

[@Mikeymikemike]

Thanks Aaron, I simply remove 10L of water and replace it using a bucket It’s probabaly the most boring thing but I make my water changes worth it. Eg siphon sand bed, clean out filters and reactors. So yes, maybe that’s worthy of a video? Why not! I will do it for you one day :)

[@thairice2]

Please link the equipment purchase 🙏

[@so_so_reef]

I'm really tempted to scrape the paint off the back of my tank but just can't bring myself to do it!

[@Mikeymikemike]

It’s a big job indeed!

[@michael_mayer]

I have a spray with RO water for the ousides

[@shanedwood]

Do you ever worry about fishes jumping out of the your tank?

[@Guacamole44479]

Does the calcium carbonate impact your carbonate or calcium levels? Never heard of this before. Do you highly recommend this technique, or is it a bit experimental at this time?

[@Mikeymikemike]

I highly recommend it. It is found in many products such as purple up, coral snow, Aquaforest build. It will not raise levels. Check my previous video on beating cyano for more detail

[@jesseberg6183]

mike where can i get a clear glass scraper?

[@jesseberg6183]

@Christopher Walker your the best, i was pulling my hair out trying to find one.

[@bernardwong7877]

Hi Mikey, can I know what's your tank size

[@Mikeymikemike]

120 x 45 x 45

[@jason7520]

Great videos. Thank you!

[@sleepinggiant807]

What is your calcium carbonate mix? @mikeymikemike

[@Tetrastructural]

It's all about Accessey Access Access!!

[@Matos007007]

Hope you will post a new video very soon !

[@valentinvalentinus791]

Will you upload new vids?

[@tatooz52967]

You are chocked full of great tips. Keep them coming please

[@Mikeymikemike]

Thank you and I will try my best! :)

[@user7516]

wow, your tank is gorgeous!!!

[@lisariggio6916]

What a Handsome fellow!!

[@taylor4tails]

Great helpful tips and tricks. I'm also impressed it was a single take.

[@Mikeymikemike]

A single take done 5 times haha

[@tomg5405]

what are the dimensions of your tank?

[@Mikeymikemike]

Hi Tom, 120x45x45cm

[@petermoorhouse1823]

G'day mike,great vid as always buddy. Iv always used a shamois to clean my glass works perfect 👍

[@emilycooper6539]

Are magic erasers even safe? They smell pretty chemically???!

[@Tetrastructural]

the basic ones without the chemical cleaners are safe

[@wvd1001]

Come back! F the haters.

[@sabzsabz3974]

WE NEED MORE UPLOADS BRO

[@pedro161977]

Any update?

[@artistic_spaz3724]

Don't magic erasers have chemicals in them!?!?

[@Mikeymikemike]

Not all of them. Most maybe 80% do not contain chemicals and some do. Avoid the ones that have soap added obviously. The ones I use are a generic melamine sponge

[@artistic_spaz3724]

@@Mikeymikemike sorry I just read your response to someone else who asked the same question! Great video though!!!

[@Malick_ibn_dinar]

@ the end of the day , make sure that you clean 🧽 🧼 your tank

[@Mikeymikemike]

Solid advice!

[@Marine.marine.marine]

Where are you man?

[@Marine.marine.marine]

Where are you?

[@therookie3797]

i love it

[@ramesis]

Does anyone know what happened to him? Did he quit the hobby?

[@justindhillon8887]

Why no new videos?

[@MrMastavida]

Why dont you make videos anymore?

[@Mikeymikemike]

Hi! Thanks for asking, you must be wondering where the heck I vanished to. I’m still here but just taking a holiday from KZbin for personal reasons. Coming back soon :)

[@MrMastavida]

@@Mikeymikemike Good to hear! Hope you have a nice youtube holiday :)

[@sulaimanbinadenaankherekar8063]

@@Mikeymikemike Looking forward to your return Mike. Your style of scaping and positioning of your corals inspired me and now I'm creating my third build for a reef client.

[@hornett83]

@@Mikeymikemike hope you get back to making videos soon mate, greetings from the UK 👍👍cheers

[@TwoScottishReefers]

What Happened to this guy? Did his fancy sumpless tank crash?

[@joaocunha670]

@Mikeymikemike hello, from portugal, I need your help. I have some troubles in my aquarium ( yes I use a canister filter ) and I need some help to try to solve that problem, did you have any social media ?