Hi all-
I have a standard gravel cleaner w/pump to get it started. The suction opening is about 2", and the tube itself is 1/2" or so. It works fine, but I'm trying to get a little more suction power, in order to suck up the plethora of snails that are everywhere in the tank. I see them getting into the water column, but most are too heavy to really be sucked all the way up/out. Ideally, the suction opening should be smaller (I think, haven't done fluid dynamics since college) to get stronger suction with the same flow going out. However, looking through pet stores & online, this seems to be the typical sizing for gravel cleaners. If it's smaller, then the tubing itself is also smaller, so I don't think the suction power would be dramatically different. Anyone have any suggestions on a gravel cleaner that might do what I want?
ET
I have a standard gravel cleaner w/pump to get it started. The suction opening is about 2", and the tube itself is 1/2" or so. It works fine, but I'm trying to get a little more suction power, in order to suck up the plethora of snails that are everywhere in the tank. I see them getting into the water column, but most are too heavy to really be sucked all the way up/out. Ideally, the suction opening should be smaller (I think, haven't done fluid dynamics since college) to get stronger suction with the same flow going out. However, looking through pet stores & online, this seems to be the typical sizing for gravel cleaners. If it's smaller, then the tubing itself is also smaller, so I don't think the suction power would be dramatically different. Anyone have any suggestions on a gravel cleaner that might do what I want?
ET