Planted aquarium deep clean in 9 simple steps

Keeping your planted aquarium looking sparkling clean takes some work, but it’s not that hard. Follow these nine simple steps below to make sure you’ve got your bases covered when it comes to cleaning out your planted aquarium. Use the bullet points as a checklist, but watch the video for more details on each step.

1. Test water

2. Remove algae

3. Trim plants

4. Replant clippings

5. Clean filter

6. Drain tank

7. Clean glass

8. Refill tank

9. Check equipment