How Do You Clean Artificial Aquarium Plants?
Today’s artificial aquarium plants are available in plastic and in silk, and their appearance rivals that of live plants. Artificials offer many benefits, such as being easy to remove and clean. They have no light preferences, do not affect the oxygen levels, and do not create waste or carry parasites. Furthermore, they won’t die, outgrow your aquarium or become ugly from the abuse some creatures inevitably inflict upon living plants. However, as with all other aquarium furnishings and equipment, they do occasionally need to be cleaned to remain attractive. Rinse the plastic plants under hot, running water to remove excess algae. Put on your disposable gloves and eye protection. Pour 1 gallon of hot water into a plastic container. Add 1 tsp. of bleach per gallon. If the plastic plants are very brightly colored, you may need to add another 1/2 tsp. of bleach. Submerge the plants in the mild bleach water, and allow them to soak in it for about 1 hour. Stir them around in the container to
