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shelagh
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Hi everybody
just what is the best gravel vacuum to use.
I have an effective filter which seems to work ok, and gravel on the bottom of the tank as recommended to go with this filter. In addition I do partial water changes every week ( 20% having left the new water in a separate container with a treatment overnight, to get rid of the chlorine and to get it to a similar temperature).
Anyway hubbie bought me a gravel vacuum which was a total nightmare. Firstly you had to pump it 'vigourously up and down several times' to start the syphon effect - which didn't work and made a real mess. I gave up as I didn't want to disturb my babies too much. Normally I leave them in when I do the water change as I have made sure it is the same temp etc, but should I take them out when I use this, OR should I give up and use something different?
Many thanks
just what is the best gravel vacuum to use.
I have an effective filter which seems to work ok, and gravel on the bottom of the tank as recommended to go with this filter. In addition I do partial water changes every week ( 20% having left the new water in a separate container with a treatment overnight, to get rid of the chlorine and to get it to a similar temperature).
Anyway hubbie bought me a gravel vacuum which was a total nightmare. Firstly you had to pump it 'vigourously up and down several times' to start the syphon effect - which didn't work and made a real mess. I gave up as I didn't want to disturb my babies too much. Normally I leave them in when I do the water change as I have made sure it is the same temp etc, but should I take them out when I use this, OR should I give up and use something different?
Many thanks