Weekly tank cleaning video for Lee (tutor4011)

[fishdude401]

do you have to stir the sand all the time?

[maynardwix]

No, not this type, play sand is bad about getting dead spots and having to be stired often because it compacts. Stiring is easy though, just get a plastic spachula and run it around under the sand along the bottom, this will allow you to turn it without having to use your hand.

[videogamenerd12345]

hey man your fish look great but i have a question is it easier to clean gravel or sand because im interested in getting sand.

[maynardwix]

It is about the same for me, it took a little getting used to, but I find the sand being a bit easier. Try it in a small (10 gallon) tank first and see how you do, then convert your larger tank.

[fishdude401]

How long after cleaning the tank can you turn on the filter?

[maynardwix]

when the water starts to clear up a bit, probably about a hour, make sure that there is water in the filter though to keep your bacteria alive.

[tutor4011]

still waching dont they look so small here

[madad555]

u pull those rocks out and set them up again every week?  That sounds like a pain in the ass, yo, no offense.

Cool tank though

[maynardwix]

Thanks, I used to remove them every week, now I remove them problably once a month, but still do weekly water changes.

[starrett1350]

Very nice video!

[maynardwix]

Thanks.

[DreamingOfAsia]

Nice collection Ed. Is that sand or crushed Coral substrate? I can't get sound in here at work. I've got the Easter Island Statue too in my 15 gallon lol.

[maynardwix]

The substrate is a mix of black sand and what looks like crushed shell, but may be crushed coral. The music is 40oz To Freedom by Sublime, since you can't hear it. I like the Easter Island statue, it kinda fits with the rocks.

[tutor4011]

hallo matey cheers for this its a great vid and music as always, lee

[maynardwix]

You asked for it, so here it is, glad you like it.

[Allstars619caseypwns]

Is that plant real?

[maynardwix]

No, all fake plants, the fish will pick apart any live plants that I get, so I just get the fake ones, it's better than having to replace the live ones all the time.

[Turppa21]

Great job!

[maynardwix]

Thanks, this is a weekly thing on all of my tanks, but my bud tutor4011 (Lee) wanted me to post a vid of me doing it, this is just what I put together for him.