Is 40lbs enough to give 1-2" in a 75 gallon tank & is the coral course enough to not get sucked into a tank cleaning siphon vac? Thanks in advance.
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It'll probably give you an inch in a standard 75g, but it is definitly course enough not to be sucked up by gravel vac. I was actually hoping for something finer. But was a great deal at the price I paid.
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80lbs would do 1 -2 inches in 75, it works fine with siphon hose. Just make sure to rinse it in small 4-5 lbs batches until water runs clear if not tank eill be cloudy a very long time.
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http://www.marinedepot.com/md_educationcenter_calculators_sand_bed_calculator.htmlTry this link for calculating the amount. I got this same crushed coral and it was coarser than I thought - around 3/16" to 1/4". I have a 100 gallon tank and 80 pounds gave me about 1-1/2" depth. Hope this helps!
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I didn't use it for an aquarium. Put it in canning jars and put candles on top of it.
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Yes 40 pounds should be enough because; you should not put more than an inch of coral on the bottom as this can cause Nitrate problems. In fact i recommend 1/2inch to 3/4 inch of substrate. this is heavy enough not to get sucked up in your Vac.
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I am running mine on a 120 Gal. tank which is also fully planted with no problem. 2 350's on a 75 Gal. would be an overkill in my opinion.
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We use it in our 25 gallon tank and it works great although it is a little slow. However, this gives you more time to suction the more dirty parts of your aquarium. I think you will love it.
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That tank looked way too tiny. I have mine in a 3 gallon tank with an undergravel filter using an airstone for flow. Has worked since I got them, rarely needs cleaning ever. I have 12 in that little tank though. It is circular and they really seem to love the shape as they continuously swim around and around. They didn't do that in the 3 gallon fish aquarium with a filter? Good to see them active. Regular filters could all damage the shrimp so undergravel is much safer for them.
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I would SO use this for a 10 Gallon, the extra filtration is never a bad thing, and allows for the future upgrade of aquarium size. Often people overstock a 10 gallon and this size would keep up with the extra waste.. It doesn't make it OK to overstock though. I Purchased an aquarium kit (25G High) and this was included, I will put this on my 10 and transfer my Fluval C3 to the 25. My filter measures about 7''. Soooo, long story short I would recommend you trim your hood. Just cut it up, don't sweat it..
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http://www.marinedepot.com/md_educationcenter_calculators_sand_bed_calculator.html Try this link for calculating the amount. I got this same crushed coral and it was coarser than I thought - around 3/16" to 1/4". I have a 100 gallon tank and 80 pounds gave me about 1-1/2" depth. Hope this helps!
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Python has this siphon kit with a device that attaches to the faucet. This allows you to use the same clear tube to refill the tank with water. I used that setup with a 75 gal tank. Worked great.25 Foot - Python No Spill Clean and Fill Aquarium Maintenance System
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I am using in a 38 gallon. I use two as I was raising shrimp and neon tetras Love them and tank stays crystal clear. They're easy to clean every couple of months.
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Just to kinda help you out. I have a 75 gallon aquarium. I also have a fluval 406 canister filter. I use 2 350ml of purigen and it last for 6-7 months. It's not specific to gallons. It's based on how cloudy/discolored/dirty your tank is. 2 bags of 100ml would last me maybe 2 months.
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The Fluval edge gravel cleaner works very well in my 6 gallon aquarium, the flow works using gravity. I am very pleased for the purpose I am using it. I would not suggest it for an aquarium that is much larger.
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there are two tubes for one for one is 6 feet and the other tube is 34 inches. the aqueon siphon vaccuum is brand new, never used. the 6' tube is for use inside tank. the 34" is to attach to bucket to bucket which includes the holder to attach to the bucket (to catch the dirty water). i hope to hear from you soon that it fits your needs and you will purchase. my best regards, tammy @ bears and other wonderful things
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It all depends on what you have in your tank and how much flow you would like or need I have two of these on either side of my tank and it's a 26g nano softie/lps reef tank. If you have a fish only or a freshwater tank and just looking to had some circulation in the tank than this should be fine although if this is the only pump your adding I would suggest the next higher model up I believe it's around 420 gph? Hope this answers your question
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I use the mini siphon on my ten gallon and it works awesome! I had a larger one from a different aquarium and it really was impractical for that size tank.
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We use it for 6 of our 3-gal tanks. They are 8x8x8 cubes, and we cut only had to cut the fins on the bottom down by about 1/2 inch. If you took off a bit more, you could probably use it in a 7 inch tank, but that might be pushing it... If you cut off too much of the fins, the suction will be impaired. It also depends on how much gravel is in the tank and whether you want to use this only for suction during water changes or actually plunging the gravel. You could definitely shorten the fins and use the pump at an angle and siphon water from a 7 in tank, no problem. Plunging the gravel might be tough... We use it for 6 of our 3-gal tanks. They are 8x8x8 cubes, and we cut only had to cut the fins on the bottom down by about 1/2 inch. If you took off a bit more, you could probably use it in a 7 inch tank, but that might be pushing it... If you cut off too much of the fins, the suction will be impaired. It also depends on how much gravel is in the tank and whether you want to use this only for suction during water changes or actually plunging the gravel. You could definitely shorten the fins and use the pump at an angle and siphon water from a 7 in tank, no problem. Plunging the gravel might... » Read More We use it for 6 of our 3-gal tanks. They are 8x8x8 cubes, and we cut only had to cut the fins on the bottom down by about 1/2 inch. If you took off a bit more, you could probably use it in a 7 inch tank, but that might be pushing it... If you cut off too much of the fins, the suction will be impaired. It also depends on how much gravel is in the tank and whether you want to use this only for suction during water changes or actually plunging the gravel. You could definitely shorten the fins and use the pump at an angle and siphon water from a 7 in tank, no problem. Plunging the gravel might be tough... « Show Less
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I think this would be way too big and strong for a small tank. You're better off with a siphon type vacuum like the Aqueon mini siphon vacuum but you may want the medium size one. I use the mini one in my 5 gallon.
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I'm using it for my 125 gal - 6 ft long, turtle tank. I have one Eastern River Cooter about 6-7 inches long. This filter is doing a pretty good job keeping the water clean. I think that the intake is not strong enough to pull in everything on the bottom from all areas of the tank though. I had the intake on the far right side of the tank, and the bottom of the tank on that side looked pretty clean, but the left side not so much. So after cleaning the bottom on the left side, I moved the intake to the left to try to clean up more of the bottom. I guess I'll have to alternative right and left to get all the waste across the bottom. I'm using it for my 125 gal - 6 ft long, turtle tank. I have one Eastern River Cooter about 6-7 inches long. This filter is doing a pretty good job keeping the water clean. I think that the intake is not strong enough to pull in everything on the bottom from all areas of the tank though. I had the intake on the far right side of the tank, and the bottom of the tank on that side looked pretty clean, but the left side not so much. So after cleaning the bottom on the left side, I moved the intake to the left to try to clean up more of the bottom. I guess I'll have to alternative right and left... » Read More I'm using it for my 125 gal - 6 ft long, turtle tank. I have one Eastern River Cooter about 6-7 inches long. This filter is doing a pretty good job keeping the water clean. I think that the intake is not strong enough to pull in everything on the bottom from all areas of the tank though. I had the intake on the far right side of the tank, and the bottom of the tank on that side looked pretty clean, but the left side not so much. So after cleaning the bottom on the left side, I moved the intake to the left to try to clean up more of the bottom. I guess I'll have to alternative right and left to get all the waste across the bottom. « Show Less
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One bag is enough for about a one inch layer of in a 30 gallon tank. So no, not really; you'll want at least a 2" substrate for plants to be happy, and that's why you're planning on buying Flourite, isn't it? I used one bag of this and two 12 lb bags of Carib Sea Flora Max in my 30 gal. Plant growth is great. I do use additional fertilizers, though.