Does your staff have time to maintain a healthy fish tank? Most companies don’t.
Keeping a fish tank clean and healthy requires routine maintenance. We provide an efficient fish tank cleaning service so your team can enjoy the fish, without the hassle.
Serenity USA is the largest provider of commercial aquarium services, covering 40 states across the US.
Please Note: We are a B2B service company.
Discover our aquarium services and find a package that’s right for you!
How do professionals clean a fish tank?
Keep reading to find out.
Our Fish Tank Cleaning Services
We conduct extensive fish tank cleaning to keep your fish healthy and your view clear.
Watch the video for a quick overview of how we deep-clean office fish tanks!
Our Cleaning Process
Cleaning the Glass
Using a magnetic scrubber, we scrape algae off the inside of the glass. Then, we wipe off the outside of the glass.
You’ll get an extra magnetic scrubber to wipe away algae in your tank before it gets too thick. Do this every couple of days for the best view. You may also use a non-scratch cleaning tool on the outside to remove fingerprints or dust. A microfiber cloth works best.
Be mindful of where you want to place the aquarium. Extensive sunlight, for example, can cause high water temperatures and more algae growth.
There are many reasons why algae grow, but not to worry: Here are a few easy ways to control algae in a fish tank!
Cleaning the Gravel
Your service tech will vacuum the gravel to remove food, waste, and other debris.
The primary goal of gravel is to break down bacteria from waste debris. Without it, we’d have to change the water much more often, and it still may not be enough to keep your fish healthy.
We check the gravel level and refill to the necessary depth (1-2 inches) if need be. This makes it deep enough to anchor plants but shallow enough for effective cleaning. We also replace your old plants with fresh ones during each fish tank cleaning service.
Draining and Refilling the Fish Tank
We drain and refill your fish tank with a hose instead of taking multiple trips to dump out the water. The hose hooks up to the aquarium from a faucet and uses changing water pressure to drain or fill the tank. You’ll need a faucet within 100 feet of your tank for us to perform our service.
You should never drain all of the water. To avoid drastic changes in water chemistry, we only drain 25% to 50% of the water, depending on its condition. Your service pro will determine how much to remove, refill it, and add a de-chlorinator to remove chlorine.
Aquarium Maintenance
Fish tank cleaning is only one step in the process. To last a lifetime, routine maintenance is required.
Our service pros check the airflow in the bubble wand, UV lights, heater, pumps, and more. If we detect any issues, we’ll replace those parts at no charge to you.
Do you already have an aquarium not built by Serenity? We can provide maintenance on your existing aquarium!
Cleaning and Maintaining the Seamless Sump®
On each visit, your service tech will drain, clean, and rotate the sump components. Next, they’ll replace the filter sock and Purigen in their freshly cleaned tubs. It’s like having a new filter after each visit!
Our patented Seamless Sump® is a revolutionary product in the aquarium industry. It provides unmatched filtration, versatility, storage, and more. Visit our sister company, Custom Aquariums, to see how this product, and many others, can improve the life of your fish tank.
Your unit may not have a Seamless Sump® installed, but that’s okay; our pros service many types of freshwater aquariums (reach out for more information).
Refilling Food and Monitoring Fish’s Health
With our Unstoppable Hopper® Auto Feeder, you’ll never have to feed the fish! Your service pro will set the best times to drop food in the tank. We provide more than enough food to last until our next visit, then we replenish it for you.
Everything we do during service visits is for the health of your fish. They bring joy to the people around them and we do all we can to return the favor.
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FAQ
At this time, Serenity does not offer services at private residences. We work solely in the B2B space and have clients across industries like healthcare, hospitality, and more.
Most fish tanks need to be cleaned every 2 to 3 weeks. Thanks to our patented products, we can provide services at least every 6-8 weeks. This may vary depending on environmental factors around your aquarium. For example, direct sunlight accelerates algae growth, which requires more frequent cleaning.
If you don’t clean your fish tank, bacteria, fungi, and other viruses will grow in the water. If this goes on long enough, your fish may get sick and eventually die. Regular fish tank cleaning is the only way to remove this bacteria and maintain a healthy aquatic environment.
The price to have a fish tank cleaned varies depending on its size and other factors. We charge a low monthly fee that covers fish, routine cleaning, equipment updates, and replacements. Because our proprietary products allow for a longer service interval, we can reduce the number of visits by more than half, saving you money.
A typical fish tank service takes around 1 to 2 hours. Time will vary based on the size of the aquarium and the complexity of the aquascape. Our initial visit often takes the longest because of the setup process.
There are several algae-eater fish that help clean a tank. For example, we provide bristlenose plecos in our Serenity Aquariums. Even though they can’t clean the whole tank, their algae-consuming abilities have a positive impact on the cleanliness of the aquarium.
Get in Touch with Serenity
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