Gravel Vacuuming!

Discussion in 'General Freshwater Information' started by Callahan, Mar 17, 2009.

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  1. oceansurf

    oceansurf Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I do weekly water changes on my fresh water tanks. @ the same time I use a syphon to remove dirt from the gravel. If I do this, are catfish really necessary ?
     
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  2. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Personally, I always keep a cat in my FW tanks. Good for cleaning up excess food on the bottom of the tank.
     
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  3. oceansurf

    oceansurf Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Would a syphon not do the same thing ?
     
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  4. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Yes, and more. Detritus and extra food settle into the gravel. A cat will only remove the food. Vacuuming will remove both. Having a small cat will delay the need to vacuum by having less "stuff" accumulate.
     
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