It is perfectly safe to leave the power on if you're asking about the lights.
Question about cleaning algae
Hi all,
I want to know if its OK to leave the power on in my tanks, when I clean algae off the sides of my tanks. I ask - because - you can see the algae so much better - when the lights are on in the tanks. I use the basic algae scrubber (looks like a green sponge) - in other words - I'm not holding on to (or touching) - anything that is metal when my hand is in the tank.. Thanks in advance.
I want to know if its OK to leave the power on in my tanks, when I clean algae off the sides of my tanks. I ask - because - you can see the algae so much better - when the lights are on in the tanks. I use the basic algae scrubber (looks like a green sponge) - in other words - I'm not holding on to (or touching) - anything that is metal when my hand is in the tank.. Thanks in advance.
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If you're not taking any water out (and dropping the water level too low for the heater or filter) that's fine.I use a magnet cleaner to clean any algae that might appear on the walls of my boys tanks & on water change days I do that first & leave the power & light on.I switch the heater & filter off when I'm taking water out though.
Thank you!
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