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What is the best thing to clean decorations in your aquarium?

What is the best brush?…. I had this ceramic chinese temple with lions that got messed up when I used this brush (to get rid of the algae- all the paint started to chip off slowly)… Now that I bought new decorations for the aquarium, I just want some opinions as to which are the BEST things to use to clean them. Are there certain brushes to use? Sponges? Sometimes you could read that using certain things are the best but when you DO use them and they mess up your stuff…. it’s best to ask people who have them instead.

Opinions? Advice?
Yes, but are there CERTAIN brushes or sponges that work the best that are the most gentle for the decorations?

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What is this brown growth on aquarium decorations/pebbles?

I have a 5 gallon tank, pretty new a little over one month. There is 2 types of growth in the tank. There is a brown kind of rust colored (fuzz?) growing on some coral decorations and in some areas like on the glass there is green (fuzzy) growth. Which type is good which type is bad? Is this algae or bacteria? Also, should I remove it? thanks.
also I asked one of the guys in petland and he said the growth on the decoration is good thats what we want to happen. (cycling).
The tank is freshwater

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Slimey aquarium decorations?

This question is just out of curiousity, my tank (10 gallon) and fish (only neons) are perfectly fine. Everytime i clean my aquarium when i touch some of the rocks, decorations, or fake plants i feel some sort of slimey coat. This coat usually rubs off easily. It’s not green or anything, no coloring or anything. Could it be from the dechlorinator?

What exactly IS this slimey coat? Is it organic, alive?
Oh and any links or info or personal experience is appreciated, thanks in advance
if it’s algae, would an algae eater somewhat help?

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Aquarium rocks and decorations what kind and how many?

I have a 55 gallon tank with 2 black tetras, 3 platies a guppy, a pecostimos and a chinese algae eater. I am wondering how much gravel rocks should be in the bottom of the tank. I have just enough to barely cover the bottom right now, it makes cleaning very easy. I also was wondering what kind of live plant can I have in there? What is the easiest to care for? Is it a pain to have live plants in the tank? I know they are good for some fish but cleaning a 55 gallon tank can be time consuming with one siphon hose and buckets. I don’t want to add more problems. I would love for my fishy to have something real in there if it will help them and not be a BIG hassle.

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Fish Tank Maintenance : How to Operate a Fish Tank Filter

Fish tank filters work by pulling water out of an aquarium through a strainer and running it through several stages of filtration in which fish wastes are broken down. Discover how almost all fish tank filters have ball valves for shutting off water flow with help from the owner of a pet fish store in this free video on fish tank filters. Expert: Eric Rasmussen Contact: www.worldofwetpets.com Bio: Eric Rasmussen is the owner and operator of World of Wet Pets in Portland, Ore. Filmmaker: Lisa Fenderson

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Fish Tank Maintenance : How to Start a Freshwater Fish Tank

When setting up a freshwater fish tank, the most important decision is where the aquarium will be placed, as it should be placed on a flat, level surface. Learn about rinsing out substrate before adding water to a fish tank withhelp from the owner of a pet fish store in this free video on starting a freshwater fish tank. Expert: Eric Rasmussen Contact: www.worldofwetpets.com Bio: Eric Rasmussen is the owner and operator of World of Wet Pets in Portland, Ore. Filmmaker: Lisa Fenderson

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Fish Tank Maintenance : How to Breed Fish in an Aquarium

In order to breed fish in an aquarium, an individual must simply provide the fish with everything that she needs to live healthily. Do research on the types of fish being bred before making decisions about the temperature of the water with help from the owner of a pet fish store in this free video on breeding fish in an aquarium. Expert: Eric Rasmussen Contact: www.worldofwetpets.com Bio: Eric Rasmussen is the owner and operator of World of Wet Pets in Portland, Ore. Filmmaker: Lisa Fenderson

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Washed some aquarium decor in diluted bleach. They still smell like bleach. Are they safe to put back in?

I rinsed them really well, but I can’t get the bleach smell out. Are they safe to put back in the aquarium? I even rinsed them in non-chlorine water.
I didn’t wash the aquarium in bleach, I removed some decor and soaked it in diluted bleach to remove some slimy algae.

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Fish Tank Maintenance : How to Change Fish Tank Rocks

Changing fish tank rocks, substrate or gravel, simply leave the fish in the aquarium and scoop out the used gravel into a container with an aquarium net. Discover why gravel should be rinsed before being placed in a fish tank withhelp from the owner of a pet fish store in this free video on changing fish tank rocks. Expert: Eric Rasmussen Contact: www.worldofwetpets.com Bio: Eric Rasmussen is the owner and operator of World of Wet Pets in Portland, Ore. Filmmaker: Lisa Fenderson

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Fish Tank Maintenance : How to Replace a Carbon Filter in a Fish Tank

In order to change the carbon in an aquarium filter, it’s important to know if the filtration system is a power filter, canister filter or a wet/dry filter. Learn about replacing cartridges on power filters with help from the owner of a pet fish store in this free video on fish tanks and carbon filters. Expert: Eric Rasmussen Contact: www.worldofwetpets.com Bio: Eric Rasmussen is the owner and operator of World of Wet Pets in Portland, Ore. Filmmaker: Lisa Fenderson