• Fish net — scoops out large debris, and temporarily holds your betta if you are stripping the tank down
• Plant fork — for planting live or artificial plants and repositioning decor without putting your hand through the whole tank
• Algae sponge — lifts algae and grime off glass and other smooth surfaces
• Microfibre cloth — for the outside of the tank: water spots, dust and fingerprints

This is a tool set, not a water care kit. It does not contain any of the following, and you will need them separately:

• Water conditioner — essential if you are on town water, because chlorine and chloramine have to be neutralised before the water goes near a betta. See the API Betta Water Conditioner.
• Gravel vacuum or siphon — the net removes visible debris, but it will not pull waste out of substrate
• Bucket — use one kept only for the tank, never one that has held detergent
• Replacement sponges — the algae sponge is not sold separately, so treat it as a wearing part

Zoo 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.

Suitable for:

• Betta bowls, nano tanks and small freshwater setups
• Keepers who currently use kitchen sponges or paper towel, which shed and can carry detergent residue
• A first tank, where none of these tools are on hand yet

Not suitable for:

• Large aquariums — the tools are scaled for small volumes and the sponge will not cover much glass
• Acrylic tanks — use a pad rated acrylic-safe, because an algae sponge can leave fine scratches on acrylic
• Substrate cleaning — you need a siphon for that
• Doing the job on its own — without a water conditioner you have tools but no safe water

Rinse 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.

• API Betta Water Conditioner — the water treatment this kit does not include, needed at every water change.
• Zoo Med BettaTherm Betta Heater — a stable temperature matters more to a betta's health than any amount of scrubbing.
• Zoo Med Turtle / Betta Filter Cartridge — if you run a Zoo Med betta filter, the cartridge is the consumable behind clear water.
• Zoo Med Betta Bed Leaf Hammock — easy to reposition with the plant fork in this kit.

These 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.

Light, non-hazardous and shipped as standard freight anywhere in Australia.

Does the Zoo Med Betta Cleaning Kit include water conditioner?

No. 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.

Can I use the algae sponge on an acrylic tank?

We 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.

Is this enough to clean a betta tank properly?

For 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.

Will the net hold an adult betta safely?

It 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.

Can I use these tools in more than one tank?

Better 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.