Any tips on cleaning a planted tank. I have a 10 gallon with young plants. I am familiar with the process of cleaning aquariums just wondering if any of ya'll had helpful tips.
40g planted community tank with diy Co2, 78 watts t5ho lighting, AC50 filter, eco complete substrate
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i just skim the vac tube over the surface of the substrate to pick up the gunk at the bottom. if it's too tight to get into i'll swirl it around to stir it up and suck it out of the water.
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5G PLANTED SHRIMP TANK
ADA Cube Garden Mini M
27W CF Light fixture
AZOO 60 HOB Filter
Pressurized CO2
Nano glass/ceramic CO2 Diffusor
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Once the plants mature a bit, you will have no problem gravel vac'ing in and around them. In the mean time just hit up the empty spaces in the gravel during your weekly maintenance.