what can i use?

[redragon]

my tank is 55cm (26") deep and i'm having trouble cleaning the bottom properly, coz

1.. its mostly aquarium sand (which the fish love & it looks gr8 so i dont really wanna change it)
2.. its hard to reach, at the front i can barely reach the bottom with my fingertips, most of it i cant reach the bottom at all!

does anyone know where i can get a gravel vac that'll reach? (i live in the uk) or maybe there's another way i can clean it out?

i have 2 fantails, a black moor, a goldfish and one really large oranda so i need to clean the bottom properly! its a happy tank and i'd like to keep it that way.

would be grateful for any suggestions.

[krytan]

I use a python recommended to me by the people here, they are easy enough to order on the internet.

[FtwayneFish]

Yup python for me too. works wonders!!!

[HomerJay]

Yes, the python has an attachment you can order to reach the bottom of the deep tanks.

[krytan]

http://www.fishandfins.co.uk/misc.htm

[jm1212]

top fin's gravel vacs come in various sizes, one being 2 feet long... you may want to check one out if a python isnt the best choice for you.

[Plecosterone]

I hate spending money when it is not necessary...lol.
Pythons work great and have great reviews but anyone can make one.
This is what I use to get into my plants and around things without making a mess because I also use sand - vac (http://home.cogeco.ca/~plecosterone/INDEX-PLECOSTERONE.htm) - DIY, water change, bottom of page.

[Cory Keeper]

yeah, save money and make it yourself :grineyes:

[redragon]

thats great, thanks everyone. my husband is a plumber (so no shortage of pipes!) will get him to make one for me!