How To Clean Aquarium

http://www.petforumz.com/clean-aquarium-accessories-ftopict52510.html (How to clean aquarium accessories)
Just after a few weeks of use, the inside of the gravel vacuum silicon tubing has turned from transparently clear to completely black. Flushing the tube with clean water after each use doesn't see..
« "LC": I have a brush with a really long handle, but I don't know where to get those any more. get a brush made for cleaning filter tubing .. »

http://www.petforumz.com/clean-Aquarium-Decorations-ftopict47553.html (Best Way To clean Aquarium Decorations)
What is the best way to clean aquarium decorations, such as resin rocks, caves, etc.? I have brown algae beginning to accumulate on some pieces and would like to clean them up. Should I use bleach..
« I would place them in boiling water and brush them off under running water. Many would suggest using vinegar and a brush...just shy away f.. »
« Frank wrote, something he shouldn't have. I apologise to the group for doing so............ Frank »
« Altum wrote, Doesn't make it right, some things we should keep to ourself... I don't know, I'll have to look into it. You have to remember.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/clean-tank-ftopict51319.html (how to thoroughly clean tank?)
My tank has a recurring ich problem. How do I clean the tank thoroughly? I've been doing frequent water changes and adding medication when the ich problem occurs, but the outbreaks seem to get wors..

http://www.petforumz.com/clean-algae-air-stone-ftopict43147.html (how to clean algae from air stone?)
how do I clean the algae buildup on an air stone?
« Boil it? -- E.G.Mono »
« If the satone is really stone or glass (and not wood), a long soak in a mild bleach solution (one tablespoon per 5 gallons) will work wond.. »
« chappa: boil it as suggested. »

http://www.petforumz.com/12-grungy-10-gal-tanks-ftopict47169.html (I was just given 12 used & grungy 10 gal. tanks, how do I ..)
My friend at the local fish store just gave me 12 very grungy ten gallon aquariums. Two of them I gave to the cab driver who helped me get them home to my small 'studio' apartment. He will be comi..
« (Papa Red): Soak them in vinegar. I just cleaned a few that way. I found a plastic container that the tank would just fit into, doing on.. »
« Nylon pot scrubbers work, but a good bath with 10% chlorox will do the trick most times unless you have mineral deposits then use vinegar... »
« Papa Red: Whenever I recycle a tank from home that is no longer in use I give it a thorough cleaning with a bleach solution to kill of an.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/clean-algae-air-stone-ftopict49893.html (how to clean algae from air stone?)
I have a ceramic air stone which accumulates algae . How can I clean it?
« Hyderogen peroxide..... soak it Bob "chappa": »
« my spell checker must have died...fingers don't work that is for sure.... "Robert Flory": »
« I use vinegar JOhn > "chappa": »

http://www.petforumz.com/silicone-sand-ftopict44276.html (silicone sand)
I want to add silicone sand to a freshwater mainly amazon fish aquarium. How do I clean it? What is your opinion regarding the pH? Thanks.
« "Newsjes": How Do you not mean "silica sand"? Silicone is the sealant used to hold the glass panes together in your fish-tank. As for clea.. »
« "Marcus Fox" wrote in message *snip* If it's truly silica sand that's being discussed, look elsewhere. Silica dust is a very severe lu.. »
« "Bruce Abrams": aquarium. Most sand is quartz.. = silica. Unless it is some sort of calcite or aragonite sand ... not common or a black (.. »