How to Clean a Betta Fish Tank

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Wash your hands!. Unplug any heaters, filters, lights, and other equipment before you start.. Gather the tools and materials you will need.

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Steps

1

Wash your hands!

Step 1

Wash your hands!

2

Unplug any heaters, filters, lights, and other equipment before you start.

Step 2

Unplug any heaters, filters, lights, and other equipment before you start.

3

Gather the tools and materials you will need.

Step 3

Gather the tools and materials you will need.

4

Scoop water out of the tank.

Step 4

Scoop water out of the tank.

5

Remove the fish from the tank.

Step 5

Remove the fish from the tank.

6

Empty the tank.

Step 6

Empty the tank.

7

Run the gravel under warm water.

Step 7

Run the gravel under warm water.

8

Rinse the tank and decor with warm water.

Step 8

Rinse the tank and decor with warm water.

9

Refill the tank.

Step 9

Refill the tank.

10

Wait 24 to 48 hours for the water to settle and come to room temperature.

Step 10

Wait 24 to 48 hours for the water to settle and come to room temperature.

11

Reintroduce the betta to its tank.

Step 11

Reintroduce the betta to its tank.

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