QT Vacuum

[CaptainsReef]

I'm looking for a strong vacuum that will suck the uneaten food from the bare bottom of my quarantine tank. Any suggestions? Or even suggestions for removing this type of detritus? It's too fine for my net...

 

[miPapareef]

Use a turkey baster to suck it out

 

[Philipgonzales3]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bucket-Head-5-gal-1-75-Peak-HP-Wet-Dry-Vac-BH0100/202017218

To be honest I have not bought this yet but plan on buying it soon as it's too cool not to try. Will use it in my sump at the very least.

 

[CaptainsReef]

Use a turkey baster to suck it out

Ohhhhhhh! Thank you, that's a great idea.

 

[CaptainsReef]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bucket-Head-5-gal-1-75-Peak-HP-Wet-Dry-Vac-BH0100/202017218

To be honest I have not bought this yet but plan on buying it soon as it's too cool not to try. Will use it in my sump at the very least.

Is this basically a shop vac?

 

[nden]

Second the turkey baster.

 

[Philipgonzales3]

Is this basically a shop vac?

Yep, one that fits on top of a 5 gallon bucket. When you said vacuum I assumed you meant something electric or what not. Do you have a phython gravel vac? They are pretty handy to have.

https://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=28044

I have two sizes. A 2" diameter for fast draining and a 1" diameter for a more thorough cleaning. Works especially well on my son's freshwater tank with gravel.

 

[ca1ore]

Been using the bucket head vac for years. A very useful tool to have.

 

[CaptainsReef]

Been using the bucket head vac for years. A very useful tool to have.

Do you use it to suck out detritus?

 

[CaptainsReef]

Been using the bucket head vac for years. A very useful tool to have.

 

[ca1ore]

Do you use it to suck out detritus?

Yes