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wartooth

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Can anyone recommend a good electric or battery-powered gravel vac/siphon? I looked up a few online, but couldn't really tell which would be best.

I have a 135 gallon freshwater.
 
wartooth;1987397; said:
Can anyone recommend a good electric or battery-powered gravel vac/siphon? I looked up a few online, but couldn't really tell which would be best.

I have a 135 gallon freshwater.
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they all basically work the same. just find the cheapest one with a good length
 
id rather use a python and do a water change at the same time...
 
Nic;1987544; said:
id rather use a python and do a water change at the same time...
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i agree, whenever i do a water change its just the dirty water coming out of the vaccum
 
Thanks for the advice guys. However, my setup is a little inconvenient. I have the tank back-to-back with a window that is all blocked off with thick styrofoam and a window fan. There is just enough space underneath the window fan to slip a 5/8" tube leading to the outside garden. So, I'm looking for something I could switch on and off. I have a hand pump, but it's still a cumbersome procedure.

I'm trying to find out the most durable and efficient AC or DC powered pump for water changes or just vacuuming debris.
 
hook the python to a garden hose....
 
Nic;1988058; said:
hook the python to a garden hose....
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:iagree:a good power vac will set you back $200
 
oscarluvr;1988445; said:
:iagree:a good power vac will set you back $200
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:WHOA: Then why have I seen an Eheim sludge extractor for $29.99:screwy:
 
Kobeclone;1988453; said:
:WHOA: Then why have I seen an Eheim sludge extractor for $29.99:screwy:
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Yeah, I'm considering getting the Eheim just for daily poop and debris clean up. I don't mind grabbing an expensive pump as long as it is durable and does the job right.

Also, most of the electric pumps I've seen have a filtration system so that you can pump the same water right back if you choose. I'm not looking for that at all. I just want something the pump the water out. I can just run the garden hose into my window to fill it back up. Thanks anyway everyone. I'll just keep looking til I find what I want.
 
well python is min 25' and gardon hose is usually standard @ 50'.... you can add clear vinyl tubing to you python from HD or lowes its cheap....
 
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