Things You'll Need
- Mild bleach solution
- Algae sponge
- Fin rot antibiotic
Instructions
Clean the Aquarium
Unplug the heater. Remove any decorations and filters and take them to a sink.
Wipe all sides of the aquarium with an algae sponge.
Rinse the filter and decorations with warm water.
Wipe all sides of the aquarium with a solution that contains less than 5 percent bleach. Rinse the bleach out of the aquarium thoroughly.
Pour water, which should be the original temperature of the aquarium, back into the tank. Add de-chlorinator and 1 tablespoon of marine or aquarium salt for each 5 gallons of water.
Put the decorations into the aquarium, reconnect the filter and plug in the heater. Return the fish to the aquarium, and let it rest.
Administer an antibiotic, such as tetracycline by adding one capsule of the antibiotic for each 10 gallons of water. Repeat every 24 hours for a minimum of five days.