Aquarium Brushes, Nets, & Cleaners

Aquarium Brushes, Nets, and Cleaners

Keeping your aquarium clean is an important part of maintenance for the health of your fish and aesthetics of your tank. Even with good water quality, occasional algae and scum can build up on the glass and accessories in your aquarium. Using an aquarium scrubber can help remove build-up without scratching your tank. There are a variety of scrubbers out there, some being controlled by a magnet or a handle so that your hand does not have to be submerged in the water of your tank, or with a special pad for acrylic tanks to reduce the risk of scratches. Specialized brushes and scrapers can also aid in getting hard-to-reach places where algae is growing.

In the event you need to relocate your aquarium inhabitants, nets are a safe way to remove fish without removing water from the aquarium. Fine mesh nets can be used for more sensitive species such as shrimp. Pruning and grooming of any live plants is also a necessity for tank maintenance, and should be done with specialized stainless steel tools that are designed to reach deep, narrow spaces and resist rusting from constant water exposure. When all of your aquarium maintenance is done, use a non-toxic aquarium cleaner on the external parts of your aquarium to remove water spots and mineral deposits, without risking exposing your fish to harmful chemicals!