Gravel Cleaning

[looby loo]

I have a 80L planted tank with a good layer of substrate then a good layer of gravel then a layer of sand. The plants have rooted quite well. Im not sure on the best way 2 do a gravel clean tho. Can anyone help me with this please.

 

[Dorkhedeos]

If you have plants throughout the whole tank, you shouldnt have to clean under the surface. For stuff on the surface, just swirl the vac around a little until it kicks the crap up.

 

[looby loo]

Thank u. Can I do this by hand or do I need a gravel vac?

 

[Dorkhedeos]

Well, you dont need a gravel vac, all you need is some tubing to start a siphon with. You can also do it by hand, good luck with trying to catch stuff in the water with your fingers

 

[GRJ]

Try this, I use this and its great! GRJ
http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aquarium-Siphon-Vacu...1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[looby loo]

Hi that page not working. have u got the name of it n i can look it up, thanks.

 

[looby loo]

YEY I have just found 1 on E-Bay n my hubby bid on it for me.