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Unread 07/12/2010, 12:56 PM   #1
Aquaman101
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Cleaning Top layer of sand..is that ok?

I have a 3" sand bed. Is it ok if I just run the siphon over the very top of the sand to pick up detritus?

I don't really even go deeper than 1/4".


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Unread 07/12/2010, 01:00 PM   #2
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yes you can


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Unread 07/12/2010, 01:07 PM   #3
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+1, that is perfectly fine, and a good idea!


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