Dr. Tim's Aquatics Waste-Away Natural Aquarium Cleaner for Freshwater Aquariums, 16-fl oz bottle

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  • Unclogs and cleans gravel beds and removes gunky & hidden wastes
  • Keeps filter pads cleaner and last longer
  • Prevents waste build-up and dissolves sludge
  • Contains no phosphates and is 100% natural solution
  • Creates better water flow, more oxygen and a healthier aquarium environment

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Special Note
  • 8-oz bottle treats up to 240 gallons.
  • 16-oz bottle treats up to 480 gallons.
  • 960-oz bottle treats up to 960 gallons.

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Questions & Answers

7 Customer Questions

Is it safe to use while your fish are in the tank as well (Beta and Emerald Cory catfish)?

Answer by Chewy • Mar 12, 2020
It is recommended to use this at 25% of a normal dosage to start if using while fish are present in the tank.

Can this product be use with live plants in the tank?

Answer by Chewy • Jan 06, 2020
This cleaner is safe for use with live plants.

Couple questions. 1.Do you pour this product straight into the water of the tank or into your filter? 2. Is it safe to use with fish in the tank or do you need to get the fish out first?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 02, 2019
This solution can be administered directly into the tank or through the filter. This product is safe for all freshwater critters as long as the proper directions are followed. Adding too much of this product per treatment can be harmful.

is it amphibian safe

Answer by Chewy • Nov 29, 2019
This cleaner is safe for amphibians.
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20 Customer Reviews

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Phyllis on Aug 10, 2025

Try to clear tank

Never had problem with tank. Had to separate this fish to 5gal tank. In larger tank killing off other fish had for sometime. Tank its in cloudy? Tried product still

Never had problem with tank. Had to separate this fish to 5gal tank. In larger tank killing off other fish had for sometime. Tank its in cloudy? Tried product still cloudy?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Staci on Sep 6, 2024

Love it!

It helps my fish tanks out a lot for cleaning.

It helps my fish tanks out a lot for cleaning.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Corydoras on Nov 12, 2023

Good product

I have used this product in both the liquid and time release gel forms for over a year or more. The water quality in my aquaria is now more stable with fewer needs

I have used this product in both the liquid and time release gel forms for over a year or more. The water quality in my aquaria is now more stable with fewer needs for adjustments. Algae blooms have ceased while plants have flourished. I hope that Chewy will consider stocking the time release gel version of this product.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jesbelle on Jan 27, 2023

Amazing my fish is so happy

My fish is so happy in his 10 gallon tank I can use tap water without worrying my fish is gonna die!

My fish is so happy in his 10 gallon tank I can use tap water without worrying my fish is gonna die!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Vince on Feb 22, 2022

Great company.

The product seemed to work very well in my fish tank. Thank you very much. Vincent Ruiz.

The product seemed to work very well in my fish tank. Thank you very much. Vincent Ruiz.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Chris on Nov 12, 2021

Waste Away works!!!

After pouring the required amount into my aquarium water, a few hours later the water looked like glass. This stuff is amazing!!!

After pouring the required amount into my aquarium water, a few hours later the water looked like glass. This stuff is amazing!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Cooper on Feb 24, 2021

Waste-Away aquarium cleaner

So far so good. I have not had a chance to clean the tank to really know if this is working or not. It seems to be, the tank is clear and I don’t see any floating

So far so good. I have not had a chance to clean the tank to really know if this is working or not. It seems to be, the tank is clear and I don’t see any floating poop. Big fish equal big poop.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Abby on Jun 23, 2020

Works great

Seems to keep my tank nice and clean, nice size for the price. Chewy is a great place to shop.

Seems to keep my tank nice and clean, nice size for the price. Chewy is a great place to shop.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By sonny on Jun 12, 2020

not happy it does not work

dont like it does not work I will have to find something else thank you

dont like it does not work I will have to find something else thank you

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Angie on May 15, 2020

Not worth the money

Did not make my aquarium better. Actually it got worse.

Did not make my aquarium better. Actually it got worse.