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Air is pumped into the side of an open ended tube one end of which is placed at the bottom of the tank. Air rises in water, so the rising air creats a collumn of rising water in the tube. A small material bag is placed at the top end of the tube and as the water flows into this bag it filters back into the tank. If the other end of the tube is moved around close to the mulm and rubbish on the (subtrata) bottom of the tank, the water flowing into the tube will lift the rubbish up the water column where it is filtered out and remains in the bag at the top for later removal.
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What is a gravel vacuum?
A gravel vacuum cleaner is a long rubber tube connected to a larger plastic cylinder that sucks out fish waste and food that are on or below the gravel in a fish tank.
What is the best way to clean the gravel in a fish tank without using a gravel vacuum?
you have to use your hands....
How do you gravel clean your fish tank without removing plant and rocks?
To clean debris that falls in the gravel, you should buy a gravel vacuum available at pet stores. You should use the vacuum during each weekly water change to keep the debris to a minimum and avoid making your fish sick.
Can you use shop vacuum on a salt water tank?
Probably, but I wouldn't recommend it! Aquarium vacuums work much better, and are often called 'gravel washers' or 'siphons'. They are available online at www.bigalsonline.com under the maintenance section.
How does the vacuum switching valve work?
how does the 83 tercel thermostatic vacuum switching valve work
Which stroller will work the best on my gravel driveway?
Baby Jogger Advance Mobility Freedom Stroller steers excellent over gravel.
Can a vacuum cleaner work in a vacuum?
a vacuum cleaner uses air to create suction. in a vacuum there is no air. Therefore, the aswer is NO.
How do you get fish poop out of tank?
Use a syphon, a gravel vacuum, or get a crayfish because they just eat fish feces all night long.
How often do you have to change turtle aquarium gravel?
Not necessarily 'change' it - but certainly clean it regularly. As a cleansing product - I swear by 'Milton Fluid' (the stuff you sterilize baby bottles with). Once a week, wash the gravel in a solution of half a cap of Milton to two gallons of water. Let the gravel sit in the water for at least an hourto allow time for the fluid to work. Rinse the gravel thoroughly in clean water at least three times - to get rid of any Milton residue.Leave the gravel to dry for a couple of hours before you put it back in the cage. One option would be to have another quantity of gravel already cleaned so you can 'swap' it over instead of having to wait for it to dry.
How do vacuum cleaners work?
Basically just a fan that creates a vacuum
Will a parachute work in a vacuum?
no it will not
Does pea gravel work?
Pea gravel works if you use it at the bottom of an aquarium. You can also use it to make walkways and other concrete surfaces.
