Best way to get 200 lbs of sand out of my 180 gallon?

that_fish_Guy

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I need to get all the sand out of my 180 gallon so I can make it a sump. Is there any efficient way besides shop Vac? Otherwise u will be scooping it out with a solo cup lol.

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Evz jardini

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+1 works a treat

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that_fish_Guy

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Why not the shop vac?

I've used one of those gutter cleaners before, or a dustpan would work.
Don't have one and I'm already spending loads to prepare this 450

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lardieleftover

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Empty it, dust pan or solo cup way to not use water until a rinse
 

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A large, fine mesh aquarium net.
 
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