Deep Gravel Vaccum?? - Aquarium Advice

Criptos · 08-12-2005, 04:15 AM

When I do water changes I usually do Deep Gravel Vaccums, I have about 1 1/2 - 2' of gravel in the bottom of my tank. and would that disturb the Bacteria thats growing and slow down the cycle?!? I just thought of this since the Bacteria is not free floating and well yeah, hope this is not the case!

PaulandKeri · 08-12-2005, 05:12 AM

How long has your tank been running now?

Jchillin · 08-12-2005, 09:32 AM

If your tank is mature, it doesn't effect your bacterial colonies. If not, it will.

DeFeKt · 08-12-2005, 09:52 AM

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would that disturb the Bacteria thats growing and slow down the cycle?!?

nah coz it just removes the loose particals, theres probly still alot more of it still stuck to the gravel

**Fishyfanatic** · 08-12-2005, 10:41 AM

It will slow down the cycle. Bacteria is forming in the gravel as well as in the filter. After the filter is established, then it isn't a problem.

Criptos · 08-12-2005, 04:13 PM

Okay I guess I will stop the Gravel Vaccums for about 2-3 weeks, and the tank will have been running for a month asof Tuesday the Ninth.

rich311k · 08-12-2005, 09:23 PM

What are your test results? You are probably close to done.

okpondlady · 08-14-2005, 12:38 PM

Is Python a DGV? I use that semi weekly and shove it down into my 1 1/2-2 inch deep gravel and suck junk out of it. Is this considered Deep Gravel Vaccum?

Karen

**Fishyfanatic** · 08-14-2005, 01:20 PM

The python is a device that you hook onto your kitchen faucet or garden hose or whatever water source you have that it will screw onto. You turn on the water and it will create a suction, removing water from the tank. At that point you do the gravel vacs. Then just turn the plastic piece on the base near the sink and it will start refilling the tank. VERY easy way to do gravel vacs and change water. No more hauling buckets.

**Zagz** · 08-14-2005, 01:41 PM

I wish I could find a python close around here, no [acronym:b7fc07c600="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:b7fc07c600] sell them. Although a petsmart is opening up in a month and my brother in law is the store manager

. So hopefully I can get one through him at a good price. I need at least 50' maybe.

08-12-2005, 04:15 AM	#1
Criptos Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 99 Images: 1	Deep Gravel Vaccum?? When I do water changes I usually do Deep Gravel Vaccums, I have about 1 1/2 - 2' of gravel in the bottom of my tank. and would that disturb the Bacteria thats growing and slow down the cycle?!? I just thought of this since the Bacteria is not free floating and well yeah, hope this is not the case! __________________ 55 [acronym:2f373c668e="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:2f373c668e] 10 Zebra Danios 10 Glowlight Tetras 3 Angels 2 Red Flame Dwarf Gouramis 2 Neon Blue Dwarf Gouramis MORE COMING SOON

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08-12-2005, 09:32 AM	#3
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,976 Images: 47	If your tank is mature, it doesn't effect your bacterial colonies. If not, it will. __________________ _________________________________

08-12-2005, 10:41 AM	#5
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	It will slow down the cycle. Bacteria is forming in the gravel as well as in the filter. After the filter is established, then it isn't a problem. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

08-12-2005, 04:13 PM	#6
Criptos Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 99 Images: 1	Okay I guess I will stop the Gravel Vaccums for about 2-3 weeks, and the tank will have been running for a month asof Tuesday the Ninth. __________________ 55 [acronym:2f373c668e="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:2f373c668e] 10 Zebra Danios 10 Glowlight Tetras 3 Angels 2 Red Flame Dwarf Gouramis 2 Neon Blue Dwarf Gouramis MORE COMING SOON

08-12-2005, 09:23 PM	#7
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	What are your test results? You are probably close to done.

08-14-2005, 12:38 PM	#8
okpondlady Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NorthEastern Oklahoma Posts: 14	Is Python a DGV? I use that semi weekly and shove it down into my 1 1/2-2 inch deep gravel and suck junk out of it. Is this considered Deep Gravel Vaccum? Karen __________________ There Is No Such Thing As A Free Lunch. Robert Heinlein

08-14-2005, 01:20 PM	#9
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	The python is a device that you hook onto your kitchen faucet or garden hose or whatever water source you have that it will screw onto. You turn on the water and it will create a suction, removing water from the tank. At that point you do the gravel vacs. Then just turn the plastic piece on the base near the sink and it will start refilling the tank. VERY easy way to do gravel vacs and change water. No more hauling buckets. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

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