I hate gravel/sand vacuuming, any ideas?

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
Dmaan.;2759955; said:
i think it's more healthy to vacuum yourself!
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Only if I am unable to get all the poop into the filter/sump.

I will still vacuum if I see poop on the sand, but I am hoping I can get all the poop in the filters instead.
 
As long as things are moving around it shouldnt be a problem. But you could also run into the problem where there is alot of current and it will blow it right past the filters inlet. I guess the only solution to that would be having a sponge over the power heads inlet, but thats just one more thing you would have to rinse out.
 
Bucko;2755702; said:
What you need is an miniature automated pool filter that wanders around by itself...lol
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LMAO I don't know why that was so funny but i just cracked up imagining that.
I am setting up a system of PVC in my gravel powered by two power heads to keep everything out of the gravel. The designer of my system never had to vacuum his gravel. A user here gave me the link he has Jay and Silent Bob as his avatar.
 
kevin007;2757661; said:
Very interesting, I'll try to do something similar.

As for undergravel jet systems, I've read people talking about it on cichlid forums - the general consensus is that it is not a good idea. I probably won't do it.

I will try to get multiple powerheads (hydro koralias) and try to postion them to pump water through the rock structure.

Sump + FX5 + 2217 + 3-4 Koralia, I just need a better idea on placement. Your sand looks great btw, very clean!
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Why is this bad lol ? Should be fine if your filters have enough bio media to handle the tank... VIA FX5
 
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