Automated gravel vacume better than the self cleanactivated one! I'm willing to spend the 25$ ont he automated one but I want to know is the auto one better?
2007-06-30 06:42:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
I tried the regular syphon and it does not work that well is the problem!
2007-06-30 07:39:22 · update #1
I would get the python but my aquarium is not going to be near a sink
2007-06-30 09:21:17 · update #2
I would have to agree here. If you have a smaller tank (under 55) don't bother with the automated vac. Even larger tanks don't need an automatic vac it does make the job a bit easier however.
If you have the money go for it. Just be careful not to remove too much water while cleaning.
2007-07-06 01:10:12 · answer #1 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i had an automated one, and it sucked! personally, i like the python. makes water changes and gravel cleaning very easy, and the sink starts the siphon for you. if you want to spend a few extra bucks, i would get a python. plus the automated ones always need batteries...that means xtra $$. i heard that the eheim automated one is decent, but it's like $70 and it wont help with water changes
2007-06-30 14:19:42 · answer #2 · answered by obij420 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say it depends on the size of your tank. If you have a small tank, say under 30 gallons or so, I would recommend the regular gravel siphon. If you have a larger tank or if you have several tanks I would recommend a Python No Spill N Fill as the best option.
MM
2007-06-30 14:25:20 · answer #3 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what works better for you! The python sink to tank vacuum is great! Less mess, easier to do water changes and vacuum your tank out, starting at $29.95 and up! This is good for larger and multiple tanks! Good luck!
2007-06-30 16:02:31 · answer #4 · answered by jra60411 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personnally I prefer the regular siphon, even that I have to suck on it, it is still better then the automated ones, and you constantly need batteries on them as well
EB
2007-06-30 14:50:30 · answer #5 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just get the one where you do it, it isn't worth it to spend the extra $20 to get one where you have to use batteries. It is really easy to create the vacuum for the siphon, look it up online and you will find directions... this site has instructions, http://www.firsttankguide.net/siphon.php
Nosoop4u
2007-06-30 13:46:35 · answer #6 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
python is definitely the way to go. they have extensions in 25 and 50 feet i think. (not exactly sure)
they have parts that you can attach however many extensions you need to make it reach the sink.
2007-07-05 15:14:16 · answer #7 · answered by Kerri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
difficult matter. do a search over search engines like google. this can help!
2014-12-01 04:33:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋