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Unread 09/21/2012, 09:16 PM   #1
chrisv256
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How to remove gravel from bare bottom aquarium

My aquarium just finished cycling and I want to remove some sand and small gravel size coral fragments from the bare tank bottom during my water changes. Is there an easy way to do this? My gravel vacuum won't pick these up.


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Unread 09/21/2012, 09:19 PM   #2
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Hook your gravel cleaner to a shop vac. Why do you want it out?


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Unread 09/21/2012, 09:28 PM   #3
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That's a good idea. I think it will look neater to have a squeeky clean tank bottom. I may be asking for too much work though.


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Unread 09/21/2012, 09:39 PM   #4
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You will always get rubble down there. I think minor amount would only help by increasing bacteria population. Ill bet you put an L and an R on all your socks . J/K


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Unread 09/22/2012, 01:30 AM   #5
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I don't. I just don't want anything to build up too much down there.


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Unread 09/22/2012, 01:32 AM   #6
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Remove the attachment and use a straight hose. Assuming the rocks are smaller than the hose, you can clean up quickly.


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