1. Gather the necessary supplies.
- Gloves
- Eye protection
- Scrubbing brush
- Coral cleaning solution
- Bucket of saltwater
- Turkey baster
- Siphon
2. Prepare the fish tank.
- Remove the fish and invertebrates from the tank and place them in a temporary holding container.
- Turn off the power to the filter and heater.
- Remove the lid from the tank.
3. Clean the coral.
- Wearing gloves and eye protection, use a soft-bristled brush to gently scrub the coral to remove any dirt or debris.
- Be careful not to damage the coral.
- Rinse the coral thoroughly with saltwater.
- Use the turkey baster to gently remove any remaining dirt or debris from the coral.
4. Rinse the tank.
- Rinse the tank thoroughly with saltwater to remove any remaining cleaning solution.
5. Reassemble the tank.
- Replace the filter and heater.
- Fill the tank with saltwater and turn on the power.
- Allow the tank to reach the desired temperature and salinity before adding the fish and invertebrates back to the tank.