An aquarium is a delicate ecosystem that can become toxic if not properly taken care of. Keeping a clean tank is important, but not cleaning it the right way can have a serious negative impact on that ecosystem. Here are a few products and tips that make cleaning easier and more effective.

It's typically recommended that you start by replacing 15-20 percent of the water every two weeks. While there are a number of ways you can do this, one of the easier methods is to use a plastic gravel cleaner with a hose attached. While cleaning your gravel, you can suck up the water you want to replace and drain it into a bucket.

Be sure to keep that old water on hand. Use this water to clean items such as the filter, as using water from the tap will kill the good bacteria. This beneficial bacteria helps break down and process fish waste.

Speaking of beneficial bacteria, another way to keep your tank clean is by using Bioverse's All-Natural Fish Tank cleaner. This is a chemical free product that uses beneficial bacteria to improve water clarity and reduce excess nutrients and ammonia. One bacteria packet lasts 30 days. Simply place the dispenser in the tank and it will work with your existing filtration system. It is vital that you maintain healthy bacteria levels in your tank.

In addition to using the Bioverse bacteria packet, consider purchasing a magnetic algae scraper. These can be used on any aquarium with a thickness of an inch-and-a-half or less. Magnets are attached to the outside of the aquarium glass and from the outside of the tank you can move the scraper easily around the inside of your fish tank without harming your fish or making a mess. These magnetic scrapers also work on acrylic aquariums.

Keeping an aquarium clean and with proper bacteria levels is easier than ever with the right products.

Trey Casselman enjoys writing and a clean aquarium. To get additional information about fish tank cleaner or to find about other water clarity products such as how to keep ponds clean, check out the Bioverse website today.