Lumen is an excellent de-scaler. If Lumen is not readily available, white distilled vinegar, 50/50 mix with hot water, can be used. Let the solution sit over night for at least 8 hours, Using a plastic bristled brush, never metal, scrub the surface areas of the tank. You may be required to repeat the soaking process if the tank is heavily scaled.

It all depends on the hardness of your feed water. If you are using a water softener, it may never scale up and cleaning the surface areas may not be necessary. If you have hard water, then you should clean the boiling tank whenever the metal surface of the heating element is no longer visible because of scale cover.

All the precious rainwater is kept in your tank and only the rubbish is removed in the cleaning process. However, hanging on to water in very poor condition only serves to contaminate fresh water.

If you do not overcrowd the tank and do not over feed the fish, you can treat the coffee table aquarium as a normal tank. Once a month remove 10% of the water and add fresh "aged" water. Some areas of the country require bottled or "RO" water for aquariums. Check with your local pet store for more information.

Yes, the pressure canner can be used as a boiling water canner. Refer to our BOILING WATER METHOD section for more information. Parts and accessories for Presto products are available through our PARTS and SPECIAL ACCESSORIES pages.

Since many cichlids dig in the gravel, it is quite possible that your fish will uproot your plants. Some predominantly herbivorous cichlids may eat your plants. Other cichlids will tear up plants "for fun" and are efficient aquatic lawn mowers. If your cichlids chew up your plants, bits of leaves and roots can clog filters. Some plants require lots of light and some cichlids may not be comfortable with a lot of illumination.

A)the #1 reason teeth are lost is due to gum disease. Bacteria form nests in your gums which cause the bone holding your teeth to become diseased. This eventually causes the teeth to get loose and painful. Also the nests of bacteria cause bad breath and make your gums bleed more easily. A thorough and regular clean is the most important thing to help keep your teeth for life, and to keep them looking their best.

Coffee should be brewed at about 195-200 degrees Fahrenheit, just under the boiling point. Anything higher leads to a bitter taste. Boiling coffee also cooks off its delicate essences, robbing coffee of its nuances. The cost of some manufactured products is lower in the US than in Canada due to extra customs, duties, taxes, shipping and warranty expenses that Canadians face. If it's any consolation, no one matches our prices in Canada and, as a rule, no one in the U.S.

After every pump out we recommend you clean the tank with fresh water and one of those enzyme cleaners or “Odorloss”. Coast Guard regulations tell us we must use the tank. Considering what we put into it, it requires attention to keep it clean.

Primarily, keep your gutters clean. This will ensure plant matter such as leaves will not end up rotting away at the bottom of your tank and contaminating your water. Secondly, reduce sunlight infiltration into your rainwater tank. This will inhibit the growth of algae. If a manhole/access cover is fitted to your tank, ensure that it always in place. Thirdly, have your tank regularly cleaned by a professional tank cleaner. Please refer to Tank Care and Maintenance for more information.

Normally it is not necessary to clean the brine tank. In time dirt and silt can build up in the brine tank and if you choose you can clean it out. Let the salt level drop down very low. The night before you clean, manually regenerate the softener. Disconnect the brine line and dump out the old salt, (Do not dump the old salt anywhere near living plants). Reconnect the brine line, add about (3) gallons of water, and add the new salt.

That really depends on what kind of cichlids you will be keeping and the type of setup. If you are looking to set up a nice decorative tank for the family room, I would suggest either a power filter that hangs over the side of the aquarium (i.e. a Whisper power filter or a Marineland biowheel), or a canister filter (i.e. Magnum 350, or Fluval). Filters such as these can perform large amounts of filtration and keep tanks very clean.

We recommend not using over a 50/50 mix. Under no circumstances can the product contain a petroleum base.

Of course. Flexcon tanks are designed in the knowledge that chlorine is often used to periodically treat a well.

We rent 10 lt, 12 lt and 15-lt scuba Cylinders (Not Aluminum), with DIN or INT valves, or with adaptors, with no price-difference for any size of cylinder.

A toothbrush will remove plaque bacteria that can lead to decay. Any soft-bristled toothbrush with a small head, preferably one designed specifically for infants, should be used at least once a day at bedtime.

Yes - FireAde 2000 is very simple to clean up. In fact FireAde 2000 enhances the clean up process after the fire. FireAde 2000 breaks up sooty, greasy and oily residue leaving a clean surface after use. No scrubbing or other special cleaning efforts are required to remove FireAde 2000. No - Dry Powder Chemicals leave a very messy residue. Clean up is very time consuming and can be very costly. Electronic equipment and engines can be destroyed by Dry Powder Chemicals.

A normal toothbrush can help but a tongue scraper will more effectively dislodge and remove bacteria and food debris.

This a detail guide on how to clean your fish tank. Apart from just the general guide, there are things that you MUST do and MUST NOT do. Make sure you read this one. Java moss is a very popular aquarium plant since it will adapt to most conditions and require a minimal amount of maintenance. Tropical fish need warm water - here are some tips on getting a good heater that will keep your fish happy.

This depends on the severity of your water problem, the size of your tank, and the amount of water that you use. A typical 5,000 gallon tank will stabilize anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. If your tank is 10,000 gallons and needs a lot of cleaning, it can take a several weeks to completely stabilize. Regardless, you will notice a dramatic change in your water within a few days.