Cleaning & Maintenance

Regular maintenance helps preserve water quality, the cleanliness of the glass and the proper working of the equipment. It is not about making the aquarium sterile, however, but about gradually removing waste without disturbing its biological balance.

This category brings together the accessories and products useful for cleaning the glass, siphoning waste from the substrate, maintaining the decorations, carrying out water changes and caring for the equipment. Gravel cleaners, siphons, algae scrapers, sponges and brushes make everyday tasks easier while limiting disturbance to the fish, shrimp and plants.

The cleaning frequency must be adapted to the volume of the aquarium, its population, the food provided and the amount of vegetation. Avoid cleaning the filter, the substrate and all the decorations at the same time. Filter media should be maintained gradually, ideally with water taken from the aquarium, in order to preserve the beneficial bacteria.

Regular, sensible maintenance helps keep an aquarium clean, stable and pleasant to watch.