Vacuuming gravel/ cleaning filter

[jeremywadejunior]

Hi, I have had my betta for about three weeks now. He is in a 5 gallon tank and I aim to do 25% water changes a week. But I was wondering, how often should I vacuum the gravel? Should I vacuum it whenever I do a water change? Also, same for cleaning out the filter.. how often should I do this? Thanks!! :)

[Sena Hansler]

I siphon the gravel every water change :)

If the filter gets mucky, just swash it through old aquarium water during your water change. Only change the cartridge when it falls apart.

[jeremywadejunior]

Alright, thanks for the info!! :)

[staffylover]

Same here, I syphon every water change