How to Care for Acrylic Surfaces in Modern Aquarium Tank Maintenance

Maintaining the walls of your clear plastic fish tank, also know as an acrylic aquarium, is an important part of keeping your fish tank looking great. At Shanghai Lanhu, we understand the importance of cleaning your aquarium. The following are some easy ways to take care of your acrylic aquariums.

How to Clean Acrylic Surfaces

To stay away from streaks and residue on your aquarium walls, clean your walls regularly. Remove any algae, or dirt, and so on from on top of the surface using a soft sponge or cloth. Clean it gently so as not to scratch the acrylic. Avoid harsh chemicals or scrub brushes, which may mar the acrylic and cause it to look clouded.

Products To Keep You Aquarium Acrylic Tank Crystal Clear

You can use tool or product to clean your acrylic tank easily. A magnetic algae cleaner is an awesome way to clean up algae on the walls of your fish tank without soaking your hands. You can also treat the surfaces with a special acrylic cleaner to shine them up. Always use a soft cloth or sponge, and never apply the cleaner directly as acrylic is scratch sensitive.

How to Avoid Scratched Acrylics

Acrylic surfaces are easy to scratch, so be careful. Do not use abrasive materials when you clean your tank, and be cautious when moving rock or decor in the aquarium. You could also put a protective barrier, a piece of felt for instance, between the hard item and the acrylic. It’s that easy to keep your fish tank beautiful for years to come.

Simple Guidelines for a Transparent Acrylic Fish Tank

Here is how to maintain crystal clear acrylic aquarium tank: Simple Steps to Keep your Acrylic Aquarium Tank Clear To maintain a clear tank for your acrylic aquarium follow the simple tips.

Clean inside the tank walls with a soft sponge or cloth, you should do this regularly.

Use a magnet type algae scraper to clean away algae.

Stay clear of harsh cleaners or abrasive sponges that might mar the acrylic.

Polish to a high gloss using special acrylic cleaner for glossy surfaces.

A layer of protective film is attached to the acrylic to prevent scratches when you receive the goods.

By doing so, your Acrylic Aquarium Tank will look clean and fresh for your fish if you follow these procedures.

Long term maintenance tips

For overall care of acrylic surfaces in your freshwater or saltwater aquarium, keep this in mind:

To prevent algae from accumulating, clean your tank regularly.

Be gentle with cleaning tools, to prevent scratches.

Place a buffer between acrylic and hard objects.

We would also advise against placing rough or sharp materials in the tank as they could scratch the acrylic.

Inspect the condition of the acrylic surfaces frequently, and repair scratches or damage as soon as possible.