How Do You Clean A Large Aquarium?
Cleaning a large aquarium can seem like a daunting task—many believe it involves removing all of the water, washing all parts and then replacing the water in the tank. In actuality, cleaning and maintaining a large fish tank is much less complicated, and by using a regular cleaning schedule, you can enjoy your fish for many years to come. Decide how much water you will remove from the tank—this should usually be between 10 and 50 percent. Determine the number of gallons to remove by dividing the total aquarium capacity by the percentage desired. Removing 20 percent of a 100-gallon tank would mean removing 20 gallons of the water. Place an equal amount of replacement water, with water conditioner added, into a bucket (or buckets) and let sit overnight to reach room temperature. Unplug all components of the tank, and remove the determined amount of water from the tank using the gravel vacuum. Wash and rinse your hands completely to remove anything that could cause tank contamination.
