I have a lot of detritus in my sump I would like to clean up. I tried using a siphon vacuum like I do for water changes but I don’t have enough space for gravity to work. What do you guys use to clean the gunk off the bottom of the sump?
How to vacuum/clean sump
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tbrown
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Are you trying to do this with the return pump on?
tbrown
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I use a smaller diameter rubber tubing and start a siphon by just putting it underwater, pinching it over to hold the water inside, and then putting the end in the bottom of the bucket. As long as the tubing ends is below the water level when you release it there should be siphon but the water has to be inside the whole tubing - no air.
If that makes sense.
If that makes sense.
For me is Shopvac for heavy duty and this below for corners and smaller spaces.
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I recommend this shopvac head that you can attach to 5 gallon bucket. no mess no hassle, suck out the sump water and detritus as part of your water change as needed: https://amzn.to/3V6ThHL
Rob3D2018
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and which one is that? I need one for my project. Thanks!!
Check this out, I use it myself: https://amzn.to/3V6ThHL?tag=reef2reef-20
The link TX REEF sent you is the one I use as well
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