Magum as a vacuum

[umatrix]

I have several physical disabilities, running hoses to do gravel cleaning is not always easy. I have three large tanks, could a Magum canister filter be used as a gravel vacuum for these tanks, I know it comes with an attachment for cleaning.

Any other ideas or would this idea make matters worse.

Thanks,

jb

 

[dwayne]

What about getting a python? You hook it up to a faucet and the faucet water running creates suction to clean the water... then you flip a switch and add water back into the tank. It's just one hose/thingy that you attach to your faucet. You vacuum, then go back to the sink and turn part of the thingy attached to the faucte the other way, and it starts to add water into your tank. I got one a long time ago, although I was leery because it was so $$$, but worth every penny, imho!! They come in different lengths, I had to get a 50 foot, because my kitchen sink is sooo far from my tank.

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I don't know about using the filter -- but if it comes w/ something for cleaning, I'd bet it would work. Hopefully someone else can help you out!

Good luck!
~Tara

 

[Rocketman]

Hey!

You have two rather simple issues. One is the Magnum Power Kleen. If you would like to buy that, it may be at your local pet store, but they will most likely have to special order it for you. Tell them you want:
The Marineland Magnum Power Kleen...it might cost you about $11.

The other option might be a Python. This is a 25ft-100ft hose which connects to your sink and drains the tank, then fills it back up again. It'll set you back about $30-$50 bucks, but it's well worth it. Ask anyone with multiple tanks, (I have 6,) who owns one and they will say they can't live without it - I know I can't. The Python is probably a better idea, because the Magnum vacuum only cleans the water, it does not drain it. The debris will just rot in your Magnum until you clean it, and meanwhile your Magnum's flow rate will decline.

 

[umatrix]

Thanks for the help! I have been using the python, i thought there may have been an easier way. Good comments about the magun flow problems.

 

[daveedka]

If you are talking about just vacuming debris and leaving the water there is much more to consider. If I mis-understood your question, then ignore this one.

In addition to debris that we vacuum out the water changes are essential for removing nitrates, and other pollutants. You can do water changes and never vacuum and get better results than vacumming without a water change. The python is probably your best bet.