Fish bowls can add color and life to a room, but they have to be kept clean and healthy.Pet fish distress and death is caused by improper care.Prepare your water ahead of time, rinse inside objects, and wash the bowl every other day to keep it healthy.
Step 1: Figure out how much water is in your bowl.
You need to gently pour the bowl's current water and the fish into a clean, soap-free bucket or container in order to determine how much clean water you'll need.The water level should be marked on the outside of the bucket.
Step 2: How much water will you need?
You will need to replace 50% of the water in your fish bowl when you clean it.Put the water back into your bowl with a clean cup after you have marked the initial water level.You can transfer the fish back into the bowl with a net if you mark the new water level on the outside of the bucket.
Step 3: The container should be filled with fresh water.
After your fish is back in its bowl, rinse the container you just used.If you use soap to clean out the container, it will be harmful to your fish.You should put the container back up to the halfway mark.
Step 4: The water should be treated with a water treatment kit.
Follow the directions on the label of your water treatment kit at this point.Add the correct number of drops to the water in the container.Water treatment for fish bowl water can be found at major pet stores.Chlorine, chloramines and other substances are harmful to fish.Ensuring that the water has the proper balance of chemicals to keep your fish healthy is a necessary step.
Step 5: Let the water age overnight.
To prevent airborne contaminants from entering the water, cover the container with a lid.The water can "age" and reach room temperature if the container sits overnight.
Step 6: The fish, plants, and old water should be moved to the container.
Use a net to get your fish and plants out of the fish bowl.Bring your plants and fish to the container of treated water one by one.The old water should be put into a container of treated water with the fish and plants.
Step 7: A colander can be used to remove dirt and waste.
Take the decorations from the fishbowl and put them in a strainer in the sink.As the running water filters out dirt and waste, hold the colander under the faucet and shake it from side to side.Wait until the water under the colander clears.
Step 8: Hydrogen peroxide can be used to remove algae.
Add hydrogen peroxide to a quart of water.During the time you clean the fish bowl, soak the rocks and decorations in this solution.The items should be washed with clean water.If you expose your fish to small amounts of hydrogen peroxide, it will break down into hydrogen and oxygen.
Step 9: Dust and waste can be sucked up with a shop vac.
While your fish is in the container and the rocks and decorations are soaking in hydrogen peroxide, clean out the bowl.When you emptied the bowl, use a wet/dry shop vac to suck up any remaining dirt, waste, and moisture that didn't fall out naturally.If you don't have time to remove the rocks, decorations, and water before you clean the bowl, cover the nozzle with three layers of panty hose and secure it with a rubber band.
Step 10: The bowl should be wiped with a cloth.
You can wash the fish bowl with a cloth or paper towel.Then, wipe all the surfaces of the bowl with a clean cloth or paper towel.
Step 11: The bowl should be washed and dried thoroughly.
The bowl should be placed under the sink faucet to be washed.Ensure your fish's safety by wiping the bowl dry with a cloth that is clean and dry.
Step 12: Put everything back into the bowl and top it off with water.
Carefully pour the container of treated water back into the bowl after the rocks and decorations have been removed.Use a net to move the fish and plants halfway through.The fish bowl should be filled with bottled water until it reaches 2 inches from the top.