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01-31-2008, 04:30 PM
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How do you use that to vacuum? I used to have something similar but it was passive on the end of a powerhead. It helps with the cloudiness of adding sand to a new tank but I'm not sure how else it could help?
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01-31-2008, 04:54 PM
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ShopVac. Every 3 months or so my sump gets drained and shopvacced. Makes for an easy waterchange
 Then use a micron sock after that, you get way less detritus.
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01-31-2008, 07:53 PM
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 Does this explain it? Of course, the cartridge has to be rinsed out afterward. I do that in a bucket of water and then under the tap. Cheers,
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01-31-2008, 08:30 PM
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If you bought most of your setup from AJ's, I'm willing to bet you have a Fluval canister filter kicking around. I use mine to vacuum out my fuge when I do my water changes. Just take all the media out and suck it out into a bucket. It works like a charm.
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01-31-2008, 10:16 PM
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Has anyone tried a Python or something similar? I suck mine out with a MJ 1200, but the long stringy algae that forms in the high flow areas plugs it up very quickly. It would be nice to set up a suction hose that wouldn't plug with a scraper attachment.
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02-01-2008, 12:34 AM
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Haha....You know...I do have a Fluval 404 from AJ's kicking around...haha. I will try that. Thanks for the advice.
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02-02-2008, 05:51 AM
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Things live there....I would be vacuuming them away...Unless the system has developed a serious problem and I'm desperate to try anything to fix it, the sump is the filtration system and I try to leave it alone.
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