07/18/2025
Wondering what’s included in an aquarium cleaning, and how much it will cost you?🐟
Here’s the full breakdown of what I do when you book with Fish Guy Chris, a freshwater-only cleaning and maintenance service helping tanks shine across NWA:
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I aim to get the tank as clean as possible without stressing your fish!
🧪 EVERY CLEANING INCLUDES (AT NO EXTRA COST):
• ✅ Water Testing
(pH, ammonia, nitrites, nitrates)
• ✅ Filter Rinse
(HOB or Canister, rinsed in dechlorinated water-new filter provided by you)
• ✅ Algae Removal
(From glass and hard surfaces — light buildup included, heavy growth may require a treatment add-on)
• ✅ Gravel Vacuuming
(Standard debris and waste removed — full deep cleans available as an add-on)
• ✅ Glass Wipe-Down
(Inside and outside — removes smudges, spots, and buildup)
• ✅ Medication Application (if needed)
Free if you already have the meds. If not, I can provide freshwater-safe treatments for a small per-tank charge.
• ✅ Follow-Up Report via Text
Includes before/after water parameters and personalized advice to help keep your tank healthy until next time.
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🗺️ SERVICE CALL FEE (based on city)
Covers gas, time, and vehicle wear.
• Fayetteville – $25
• Farmington / Greenland – $30
• Springdale / Lowell / Prairie Grove / Elkins / West Fork – $35
• Rogers / Elm Springs / Tontitown / Cave Springs – $40
• Bentonville / Centerton / Pea Ridge – $45
• Siloam Springs – $50
📍 Don’t see your city? Message me—I might still be able to help!
Service beyond this range may include a custom travel quote.
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🧽 CLEANING RATES (by tank size)
• Nano (1–9 gal): $30/hr
• Basic (10–29 gal): $50/hr
• General (30–60 gal): $65/hr
• Large (61–99 gal): $85/hr
• Massive (100+ gal): $100/hr
🕒 If the tank is heavily soiled and requires more than one hour, extra time is billed in 30-minute increments.
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🛠️ ADD-ONS & EXTRAS:
These can be added to any cleaning:
• 🪨 Gravel/Substrate Deep Clean – $35
Removes up to 90% of built-up debris. Recommended every 2–3 months.
• 🌿 Live Plant Maintenance – $15
Trimming, dead leaf removal, reshaping.
• 🐌 Algae or Snail Infestation Treatment – $35
For heavy infestations. Includes scrubbing, decor wipe-down, manual snail removal.
• 🧱 Decor Rearrangement – $15
Repositions decor/plants for a cleaner, more natural layout.
• 💡 Light Install – $25
Mounting, cable management, and timer setup (customer-provided equipment).
• 💨 Bubbler Install – $40
Includes check valve, stone, and airline setup/testing.
• 🧯 New HOB Filter Install – $25
Priming and media placement included.
• 🌀 Canister Setup/Replacement – $50
Full setup with hose priming, leak check, and flow test.
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🐠 NEW TANK SETUP SERVICES
You provide the gear—I bring the know-how.
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