I highly recommend you get a
Python. Some folks say it's
too powerful for tanks 10 gals. or smaller, but I use it for my 10
gal. tanks and even for a betta vase a friend has at work. If you
only have a small tank now, chances are you will be getting MTS
(multiple tank syndrome) in the near future. IMO, my python is one
of my most important pieces of equipment in the hobby! __________________________________________________
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Gunnie wrote:

I highly recommend you get a
Python. Some folks say it's
too powerful for tanks 10 gals. or smaller, but I use it for my 10
gal. tanks and even for a betta vase a friend has at work. If you
only have a small tank now, chances are you will be getting MTS
(multiple tank syndrome) in the near future. IMO, my python is one
of my most important pieces of equipment in the hobby! __________________________________________________
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I agree with Gunnie, I use my Python on my 63 and 15 gallon tank and
use it to do refils too!
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Do a search for DIY gravel vac if you want some cheap alternatives
You also can buy a waterbed kit filler for anoter good alternative.
The main braind I see out there is the python but way overpriced in my
opionion


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On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 07:09:57 -0700, John Thomas <jt@ook.org> wrote:

My tank's a whole 8 weeks old, and all the occupants are happy for now,
but its starting to build up a layer of poop and uneaten food.

Anyone have suggestions for a brand or type of gravel vacuum? Anything I >should avoid?

Thanks in advance for your opinions!

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Just bought a cheap-o gravel filter at wally world for about $8 or so and it suits me fine.

I've found out that if you leave the siphon in the same spot in some gravel
for a few seconds longer, it really pulls up lots of stuff deep down in the substrate.

I then just have a 3-gallon bucket that I use to refill after doing a water change.

I guess I just don't see a point in spending lots of money on all this equipment when this hobby is supposed to be fun, enjoyable, and relaxing.
Still I'm amazed how much I've personally spent on all of my setups over the years.

Brian S.

"John Thomas" <jt@ook.org> wrote in message news:v0e242-ktt.ln1@ook.org...

My tank's a whole 8 weeks old, and all the occupants are happy for now,
but its starting to build up a layer of poop and uneaten food.

Anyone have suggestions for a brand or type of gravel vacuum? Anything I should avoid?

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