how to clean the tank? How can I clean the tank and get rid of that stuff?
278428
In addition to regularly cleaning the tank with a water-vinegar solution, I've found the best way to reach the tight spots when there's mold or some sort of buildup is to pour in around a quarter cup of rice (a heavier grain like sushi rice) and then some water, then shake the tank like crazy. I spent hours trying to reach around the inside of my penguin tank with tools from a child's toothbrush to q-tips. After my last use, I didn't properly empty the tank, so I had a good film of mold on the bottom of the tank. With this rice and water combo, I was able to essentially scrub out the mold. As far as I can tell, it's all gone. Just make sure to get all of the rice out by rinsing, and to be sure I killed all of the bacteria, I rinsed the tank with hydrogen peroxide.
2200456
No, the easiest solution is to empty the tank and slide it under. Unfortunately, I discovered that after filling my tank with 30 gallons of water. :-)
208082
I have the next size up canister, the 2215, and clean it once a month by rinsing the media in newly removed tank water and replacing the finishing pad when needed. I have a light fish load, so your fish load may also come in to play as far as cleaning frequency.
323884
It's not that hard to clean the machine. The white film is annoying. It's not hard to clean off of things, but it builds quickly depending on how much it runs and how close it is to them. Just don't put it next to electronics, the static electricity really attracts the white film. It comes with anti-microbial beads in a container that is screwed to the inside of the cap for the reservoir. I removed them and it did reduce the amount of white film produced; you'll just have to clean the tank more often.
1100015
the unit dosn't have a filter, when the unit starts to get a mold/fungus use the brush to clean the heating element and viniger on a cloth to clean up the rest of the interior same for the tank just rinse it out with viniger and water ensure everything is rinsed off good when done
974175
The powder that is used for them is there life water and replacing that water is a really bad idea. Cleaning the tank is the more preferred choice since your just getting rid of the gunk on the bottom
1103701
Don't over fill it and use only distilled water. One cup of 50/50 vinegar and water solution will get rid of any hard water buildup if you've been using tap water but do this at your own risk. If you do clean the tank inside with the solution, the safest way is to make sure the unit is cool and unplugged. Rinse it well before use.
717789
Brenda, just remove the filter and rinse it off and place it back in the tank. It will last another week or so and then just replace it with a new one. Replacing every 30-45 days keeps my tank very clean.
192312
I am positive you could use a solvent with caution. The tank is stainless steel.
99716
There is a fog machine cleaner you can get for it. You put it in the same tank you put fog fluid in. You run the fluid through before you store it. You only need to clean it after using it. Also when running the cleaner through just like fog fluid you DO NOT run the tank until it is empty. An empty tank will burn out and screw up the mechanics in this. Just make sure some is left in the tank after you are done cleaning it.
547657
Cleaning the tank depends on the water you are putting through it. If you water is coming from the tap and you don't have hard water, I would think that once a month is enough. I have been cleaning mine once a month and the tank is never really dirty nor are the rods.
209549
Yes, you can rinse it. Just be sure to use cold water, never hot. When I had large Oscars I would have to clean the tank every two weeks and I would scrub the filters with my hand under cold water to clean them up. Now I have just one small Oscar so I just replace them once a month.
703524
The tanks each have small opening through which to fill and empty the water, but they are not really big enough to get anything inside of them to give them a good "scrubbing". To keep mine odor free and clean, I just fill them with water, drop in a denture tablet, and let it do its work. Works like a charm. Then allow to air dry.
1583673
The cleaning solution has grey tabs on the sides you squeeze. Once that is removed the dirty water tank is below and slides right out. Unscrew dark gray disk to empty.
2058058
I don't currently have that problem here but at my previous residence I used vinegar to clean the top and the tool to scale the tank input if you have very hard water you may want to use a filter.
1610856
I've been adding about five to ten drops into the tank every refill. I've been doing this for three months. Just make sure you clean the tank and base at least once a week. Use vinegar and warm water to clean both. By the way, I've only needed to use five drops of young living essential oils since these oils are highly potent.
477552
Hi DD:I have six (6) of theses filter on my tanks I clean one every two weeks just to keep from loosing all my good bacteria. I use the water remove from the tank it is on and just gently rinse in the bucket. I give the sponge 4 squeeze's under the water, then put everything back. The good bacteria lives on the surfaces on the gass, in the filter and sponges and on the substrate. If you only have 1 or two I would clean less frequently. Hope this helps. Good luck and always use prime as your decorator.