{"product_id":"zoo-med-betta-cleaning-kit","title":"Zoo Med Betta Cleaning Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe four tools a small betta tank actually needs, in one card.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Zoo Med Betta Cleaning Kit is a four-piece maintenance set sized for betta bowls and nano tanks — a fish net, a plant fork, an algae sponge and a microfibre cloth. Aquarium tools are usually sold for tanks measured in hundreds of litres, and a 40 cm gravel vacuum is useless in a 5 L betta tank. This set is scaled down to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish net\u003c\/strong\u003e — scoops out large debris, and temporarily holds your betta if you are stripping the tank down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant fork\u003c\/strong\u003e — for planting live or artificial plants and repositioning decor without putting your hand through the whole tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlgae sponge\u003c\/strong\u003e — lifts algae and grime off glass and other smooth surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrofibre cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e — for the outside of the tank: water spots, dust and fingerprints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tool set, not a water care kit. It does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e contain any of the following, and you will need them separately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater conditioner\u003c\/strong\u003e — essential if you are on town water, because chlorine and chloramine have to be neutralised before the water goes near a betta. See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-betta-water-conditioner-50ml\"\u003eAPI Betta Water Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGravel vacuum or siphon\u003c\/strong\u003e — the net removes visible debris, but it will not pull waste out of substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBucket\u003c\/strong\u003e — use one kept only for the tank, never one that has held detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement sponges\u003c\/strong\u003e — the algae sponge is not sold separately, so treat it as a wearing part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eZoo Med item number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBP-41\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStore SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZM909\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e097612241419\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended tank size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta bowls and nano tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePowered\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — hand tools only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoo Med does not publish individual dimensions for the four tools, so we are not going to estimate them. If exact reach matters for a particular tank, ask us before ordering and we will measure a set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetta bowls, nano tanks and small freshwater setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeepers who currently use kitchen sponges or paper towel, which shed and can carry detergent residue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA first tank, where none of these tools are on hand yet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge aquariums — the tools are scaled for small volumes and the sponge will not cover much glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic tanks — use a pad rated acrylic-safe, because an algae sponge can leave fine scratches on acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstrate cleaning — you need a siphon for that\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoing the job on its own — without a water conditioner you have tools but no safe water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse all four tools in plain tank water after use and let them dry fully. Never wash them with detergent or soap, because residue carried back into a small tank is concentrated enough to harm a betta. Keep the set for aquarium use only, and replace the sponge when it stops gripping algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-betta-water-conditioner-50ml\"\u003eAPI Betta Water Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e — the water treatment this kit does not include, needed at every water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-bettatherm-betta-heater\"\u003eZoo Med BettaTherm Betta Heater\u003c\/a\u003e — a stable temperature matters more to a betta's health than any amount of scrubbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-turtle-betta-filter-cartridge-medium\"\u003eZoo Med Turtle \/ Betta Filter Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e — if you run a Zoo Med betta filter, the cartridge is the consumable behind clear water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-betta-bed-leaf-hammock\"\u003eZoo Med Betta Bed Leaf Hammock\u003c\/a\u003e — easy to reposition with the plant fork in this kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are hand tools with no manufacturer warranty term attached, and nothing here limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. If a set arrives incomplete or damaged, contact us and we will replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight, non-hazardous and shipped as standard freight anywhere in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Zoo Med Betta Cleaning Kit include water conditioner?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The kit contains four items only — a fish net, a plant fork, an algae sponge and a microfibre cloth. Zoo Med lists no water treatment with item BP-41. You will need a conditioner separately if your tap water is chlorinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use the algae sponge on an acrylic tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would not. An algae sponge is designed for glass, and acrylic scratches far more easily. On acrylic, use a pad specifically marked acrylic-safe instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this enough to clean a betta tank properly?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the physical side, largely yes in a small tank: the sponge handles the glass, the net lifts debris and the cloth deals with the outside. What it does not cover is the water itself — partial water changes with dechlorinated water are what actually keep a betta healthy, and that needs a conditioner and a bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill the net hold an adult betta safely?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sized for betta-scale fish, so yes for brief transfers. Keep any netting short, move the fish under water where you can, and use a cup for longer moves — bettas have long fins that catch in mesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use these tools in more than one tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter not to. Moving damp tools between tanks is a straightforward way to move disease and pest snails with them. If you keep several tanks, keep a set per tank or dry the tools fully in between.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293332160803,"sku":"ZM909","price":26.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/ZM909_2.jpg?v=1782883158","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/zoo-med-betta-cleaning-kit","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}