I have heard a lot about the Aquarium Cleaning Machine, can anyone tell me the ups and downs of using this? Your answers are appreciated!
2007-03-29 03:42:39 · 7 answers · asked by Misti K 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
My brother in law (who now runs and owns my aquarium maintenance business) turned me on to these. My understanding is these took a lot of money to develop which is why no one else came up with one sooner (I had a a few DIY versions that were so so)
They are great and the company (Ancient Mariner) won the best new aquarium innovation and two international aquatic trade shows. I now also have one and it is great and simple to use.
What I like about it is you can use it like a regular gravel vacuum then after you have changed around 25% (or more) of the water, switch to recirculate and continue to vacuum getting out every last bit of organic mulm. This machine uses a micron filter that removes the smallest particulates as well as carbon.
This all said, I would recommend this device for aquariums over 50 gallons as this is where it is more worth the investment and is a real maintenance advantage.
I recommend http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/CleaningMachine.html for this as they have most information, experience, and best price.
2007-03-29 04:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by Carl Strohmeyer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aquarium Cleaning Machine
2016-11-01 23:22:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean a gravel vacuum? They aren't exactly the best choice. If your tank is fully cycled, has a good filter, fine gravel, not overfed or crowded with fish, then there is no need for one. My tanks all have sand, and are planted with lots of plants and have filters. The sand prevents fish poop, fish food and other detritus from sinking into the substrate so it stays at the top. The bacteria will then degrade it into smaller pieces, then these pieces will be sucked by the filter at night when I turn it on. The plants will also absorb the detritus. Please don't do what many people who have no idea how to take care of fish often do. That is to take out all the substrate, ornaments and stuff, clean everything and put everything into the tank. This will prevent your tank to be ever cycled and will make your fish unhealthy and stressed.
2016-03-18 06:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never heard of an aquarium cleaning machine.
i am my fish tanks aquarium cleaning machine!
you don't mean a syphon or a python do you?
if someone invented such a think that didn't damage a fish tank or the occupants, i'm pretty sure they'd be millionaires.
more details please?
2007-03-29 04:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by catx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds great...if it even works. But i'll stick with my gravel vac, a hose and bucket for now.
2007-03-29 06:56:26 · answer #5 · answered by Mr.Robot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen several attempts at this over the years but have never seen one that really works. A simple gravel vacuum is the best way to go in my opinion.
MM
2007-03-29 04:16:29 · answer #6 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
http://leesaqpet.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=50&Itemid=1
These are awesome! Your fish can't live without one of them!
2007-03-29 05:53:45 · answer #7 · answered by something_fishy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋