cleaning gravel

[scottchristian]

this probably sounds stupid, but what is the best way to clean out the gravel on a 10gal

 

[Oddball]

Same way as other tanks. Use a gravel washer when you do your regular water changes.

 

[ShadowVengance]

python fo sho.

 

[scottchristian]

that is what i use with my other tanks, i thought that it would empty the tank too fast.

 

[repair]

You can buy one with a smaller diameter hose for around 7 to $10 and it will do it a lot slower. This is what I use on my baby tanks.

 

[Jen]

It will if you use the same water pressure as on the bigger tanks. I just turn the faucet on half way for the 10 gal. and all the way for my bigger tanks. Has worked for me for 10 plus years now.

 

[scottchristian]

time to give it a try. my first tank that i took care of was the 2 big ones. not the typical way to start out fishkeeping, but my wifes uncle gave them to us. i guess you could say that i went a little of the deep end. thanks for the info..

 

[scottchristian]

i dont even use the faucet to siphon anyway, just the gravel vac into a rubbermaid tub. trying not to waste anymore water than i have to. there is a major shortage out here.

 

[monsterfishkeeper]

put a piece of filter media on the end of the hose. drain the water into a bucket and pour half the water back into the tank.

 

[monsterfishkeeper]

i just thought of that