http://forum.aqua-fish.net/ A forum devoted to aquarium fish, plants, techniques and fish keeping as a whole. en http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=cleaning-equipment#1 what equipment do you all have to keep you tanks pristine. I use a soft cloth for general cleaning bottle brushes for cleaning the filter impellers non-scratch scouring pads my old favourite-a toothbrush to clean the awkward areas Algae magnet Special vinegar mix for cleaning the outside glass Now I have a 2' deep tank-a long handled pad mickey 2008-05-08 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=cleaning-equipment#2 I use those aquarium wipes because they say it stunts algae growth. I guess it works because I don't get that algae growing on the glass anymore. I also use a powerful spray from my sink hose to get to all the hard to reach places inside the filter tubes. I must say it works quite well. The toothbrush never even got my pipes that clean. meliss_cole 2008-05-08