Do I replace this item for a gravel vac? I'm just setting up my 29 gallon tank.
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I would deffinatly use this cause it is very easy to use and it cleans your gravel and then with the push and turn of the faucet hookup you fill your tank
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Yes it has a gravel attachment that comes with it. The tap attachment is for a UK outside screw tap but I have managed to use a hose tap attachment to use indoors. You will find it the best clean and fill ever! No more lugging buckets of water again. The hose is super long too. It is very easy to use also. I am unsure where you are but if you are in the UK go through Amazon.com and not UK it works out so much cheaper even with the import payments. Good luck :)
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The python is a gravel vac that hooks up to your sink in one position its sucks water out while you vac your rocks then when you finish you change the position on the bottom of the piece that hooks to sink and it will fill the tank back up.dont forget to add your prime or whatever water conditioner to the tank before you fill.at least thats what i do hope i answered your question.
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I don't think you should replace the python for the gravel vac because you will need to do water changes anyway and the python will make easy for you and also clean your gravel I will buy the python first because they can do bouth clean the gravel and water change the gravel vac just clean the gravel but not change the water, and to kip the fishes healthy you need to do at least ones every two weeks you may have to do more because your tank is a small tank .
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Yes. This video might be helpful to you. Good luck.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irzPFR8qiWs
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Yes. This video might be helpful to you. Good luck. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irzPFR8qiWs
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You use the suction cups that are on the power head that you need to also purchase separately. If you look on here, you should be able to buy both at once for a cheaper price than buying them at different times. Hope this helps? By the way,when I put these in my 29 gallon aquarium, I did not have to do a good cleaning for 7 months!!
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The gravel will serve as your filter, the air flow will cause the water to naturally be sucked thru the gravel, the gravel will filter the dirt, you will need to clean this tank on a monthly basis if you have more than say 4 small tropical fish or 2 gold fish.
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I am about to purchase this but another customer has carefully opened the filter media holder and replaced the active carbon and filter floss with similar filter media used for fish since this is a basic filter. We already have such materials since we do own a 50gal fish tank. So you can go to the pet store and buy what you need rather than buying a brand new filter every month.
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Add slowly and let water clear. I pulled my fish and had them in buckets. Cleaned all my existing gravel and used it as a base layer followed by eco complete. It took nearly 3 hours to drain, clean, and replant. I did not wait for my water to clear completely before reintroducing My fishy friends but they lived. My aquarium looks amazing. This is good stuff.
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That will really depend on what you already have. When I bought my tank, I was replacing an existing tank I had. The fitting on the bottom was different than my last tank so I had to purchase additional fittings and some replacement PVC pipe. If you are using this as a replacement, typical fittings and pipe will be required in order to return your well to normal use.
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It's best to use both filters. Your tank may have a build up of waste from the fish and also left over food, this can make your tank smell.. The easiest way I have found to clean my tanks, is with a Gravel Vacuum. It syphons the water out as it cleans debri out of the gravel. You normally want to take out no more than half of the water , but 1/4 is usually what's recommended. After cleaning your tank you can add some Quick Start to replenish the good bacteria. It's good to clean your tank once or twice a month and replace one of your filters every 2 to 4 weeks, always adding the Quick Start to the water after cleaning. I hope this has been helpful, I wish you and your fish the best!! : ) It's best to use both filters. Your tank may have a build up of waste from the fish and also left over food, this can make your tank smell.. The easiest way I have found to clean my tanks, is with a Gravel Vacuum. It syphons the water out as it cleans debri out of the gravel. You normally want to take out no more than half of the water , but 1/4 is usually what's recommended. After cleaning your tank you can add some Quick Start to replenish the good bacteria. It's good to clean your tank once or twice a month and replace one of your filters every 2 to 4 weeks, always adding the Quick Start... » Read More It's best to use both filters. Your tank may have a build up of waste from the fish and also left over food, this can make your tank smell.. The easiest way I have found to clean my tanks, is with a Gravel Vacuum. It syphons the water out as it cleans debri out of the gravel. You normally want to take out no more than half of the water , but 1/4 is usually what's recommended. After cleaning your tank you can add some Quick Start to replenish the good bacteria. It's good to clean your tank once or twice a month and replace one of your filters every 2 to 4 weeks, always adding the Quick Start to the water after cleaning. I hope this has been helpful, I wish you and your fish the best!! : ) « Show Less
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I have a newer Ridgid 16 gallon and it uses a filter with a rubber top that snaps onto a knob on the vacuum motor. If that's the kind of attachment you have, this won't work. This filter has one open end and one solid metal end.
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I had to cut the black trim on my tank because it didn't fit but it's all roses now. But honestly my filter sucks really bad. It's very loud and it overflows even when it's brand new I'm not satisfied with mine at all. But tetra is a good company as far as I know so mine could be defective. But I'm just cautioning you that mine has had problems...
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I haven't set this one up yet but I use suction vacuums for my other three (normal) tanks (20, 30, & 55 galln) and they are also not near a sink. I suction bottom waste (along with a water change amount of water) into a bucket - transport and refill. Looking forward to setting up the hydroponics tank.
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Our problem was with the "fit" of the tank where it seated/sealed with the suction system. The vacuum pump worked. I have found in the past that when a major component of a lower end vacuum cleaner goes bad that repair is as expensive as replacement. Our Bissell now works ok after some adjustment and I will modify my previous criticism. I hope this helps to avoid wasting time and money.
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yes! I suggest though you vacuum the gravel with a hose (i am sure you have one) and take at least 1/3 of water out of tank--then add water back with the Amquel in it. Let it settle for 15 minutes, then test! Happy fishies!
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You will need pump, tubing and gravel. I also use a power filter with mine. Good Luck!
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It does a great job of picking up waste, returns the water to the aquarium & will leave gravel just buy staying above it. Hope this helps!
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What would you be vacuuming if it was not the gravel? Otherwise, forget the whole thing and just suck the water out of the tank if this contraption doesn't allow you to put the intake into the substrate.
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Yep, that's what I did. The filter tube took up too much of the tank for me. I removed the entire filter assembly (the below-gravel part, the middle tube) and just use a small side-mounted filter, which is more than sufficient.
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The "under gravel filter", how efficient is it to keep water clean within normal environment.? Where can we find replacements every so other month needed? Thanks