Dirty tank how do I clean it

Above are photos of my tank the gravel is dirty and so are the decorations.I can’t get it to stay clean. I clean every Sunday but only a couple days later it is dirty. I have only two fish one GloFish and one GloFish Danio living together in a 10 gallon tank. I have lowered the amount of food and still no progress it just keeps getting dirty fast. Do any of you know a way to keep it clean?

 

Do you have any live plants? I would reccomend getting some armano shrimp, they eat algae. If you don’t want shrimp, you could get some Snails

 

Wouldn'tsorry about the decor. Cleaning it will get rid of a lot of the good bacteria. A gravel vac should suffice for the gravel. Being a neatfreak tends to kill fish.

 

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Above are photos of my tank the gravel is dirty and so are the decorations.I can’t get it to stay clean. I clean every Sunday but only a couple days later it is dirty. I have only two fish one GloFish and one GloFish Danio living together in a 10 gallon tank. I have lowered the amount of food and still no progress it just keeps getting dirty fast. Do any of you know a way to keep it clean?

How old is the tank? in the first 3-6-12 months aquariums go through phases as they mature. this is just one of the phases.

You clean every week, you turn over the substrate and you might try less light.
You'll notice in the 3rd picture the top gravel has the brown on it, but the stuff that's down some, is clear of it, so some of this is from the lighting also. if you don't have plants, you don't need too much light really, a hour here or there around feedings or when you intend to sit and watch the fish, otherwise if no plants, the light can be off and the fish are fine with the ambient light of a room.

We all clean and water change regularly, there is no secret, sometimes it's better or easier than at other times.

my opinion this a light dusting of algae and diatoms, it's establishing "biofilm", and it's always going to happen to some degree, it's just a bit more pronounced right now.

 

You can buy a algae scraper to get the algae off. And one more question: are the glofish doing good? I know most people have them in bigger groups so just wondering if they are doing good solo.

 

I agree with Sparky it is Diatoms. New tanks will go through this phase until the tank gets balanced. It will go away eventually. I would limit how long your lights are on. You can clean it off but I would recommend one deco at a time. Like one pane of glass one day one the next etc. Dont clean everything all at one time. I know its ugly, Its just a tank thing that happens and you cant do much about it. Just wait it out.

 

How old is the tank? in the first 3-6-12 months aquariums go through phases as they mature. this is just one of the phases.

You clean every week, you turn over the substrate and you might try less light.
You'll notice in the 3rd picture the top gravel has the brown on it, but the stuff that's down some, is clear of it, so some of this is from the lighting also. if you don't have plants, you don't need too much light really, a hour here or there around feedings or when you intend to sit and watch the fish, otherwise if no plants, the light can be off and the fish are fine with the ambient light of a room.

We all clean and water change regularly, there is no secret, sometimes it's better or easier than at other times.

my opinion this a light dusting of algae and diatoms, it's establishing "biofilm", and it's always going to happen to some degree, it's just a bit more pronounced right now.

How old is the tank? in the first 3-6-12 months aquariums go through phases as they mature. this is just one of the phases.

You clean every week, you turn over the substrate and you might try less light.
You'll notice in the 3rd picture the top gravel has the brown on it, but the stuff that's down some, is clear of it, so some of this is from the lighting also. if you don't have plants, you don't need too much light really, a hour here or there around feedings or when you intend to sit and watch the fish, otherwise if no plants, the light can be off and the fish are fine with the ambient light of a room.

We all clean and water change regularly, there is no secret, sometimes it's better or easier than at other times.

my opinion this a light dusting of algae and diatoms, it's establishing "biofilm", and it's always going to happen to some degree, it's just a bit more pronounced right

I am so thankful for the idea. I cleaned it on Saturday and keep the light off usually it’s dirty In just two days but your idea worked and it isn’t dirty at all. Thank you all for the help and ideas I appreciate it.

 

You can buy a algae scraper to get the algae off. And one more question: are the glofish doing good? I know most people have them in bigger groups so just wondering if they are doing good solo.

They used to have more tank mates, but they killed them then we got more with them and they killed them again. So I’m definitely not going to get anymore in there. They still chase each other and that worries me that they are gonna kill each other as well. My GloFish has seemed very stressed out. Any tips to calm her down and get them to stop fighting?

 

You need to do hard work for proper healthy cleaning. In the beginning, you need some tools like Siphon/gravel vacuum, Bucket (specifically for aquarium use), de-chlorinator, algae scrubber/ scrapper, Glass cleaner, Towels, and Bleach.
Before performing any maintenance on an aquarium, hands should be thoroughly washed and rinsed to prevent introducing any lotions, perfumes, or other toxic chemicals to the aquarium.
Cleaning the glass or acrylic walls of your aquarium
Algae and any buildup will need to be removed from the walls inside your aquarium. An Aquarium Glass Scrubber & Scraper is a useful tool that aids in removing even stubborn algae and debris from the glass. The sponge-like scrubber area can be used to remove most build-up with ease while the scraper may be needed for more stubborn algae or when it has grown in hard-to-reach places such as corners and edges of the aquarium.
Then Cleaning décor and accessories
Any decorations including artificial plants, rocks, and accessories can also collect waste and algae in the aquarium making it not only unsightly, but a buildup of debris is also adding to an unhealthy living environment for your aquatic life.
After that Cleaning the Filter
Depending on the type of aquarium filter you have, the maintenance level and specifics may vary. During routine maintenance, your filter should be inspected to verify all parts are working properly and that any buildup of algae or debris is removed. Removing your filter from the aquarium and placing it in a bucket of dechlorinated or aquarium water can be the easiest way to remove excess waste without removing all beneficial bacteria and disrupting the balance of your aquarium. Be careful to not use hot water, bleach, or chemicals adding clean décor back into the aquarium. ls as this will kill beneficial bacteria that should ideally be preserved. Then Water Changes and Gravel Vacuuming, and lastly cleaning the outside of the aquarium
Once everything has been placed back into your aquarium, there may be some spills and water spots that need cleaning up. Using a glass cleaner specifically developed for aquariums is vital to reduce the risk of accidentally adding toxic chemicals found in regular glass cleaners to your aquarium.