Top Fin Gravel Vac

[Anubias]

I'm getting really IRRITATED WITH THIS VACUMN!!!! I've pumped 10 TIMES ALREADY!!!!! -_-

 

[reefdiver]

What seems to be the problem?

 

[reefdiver]

If its sucktion you may have to look down the tube if it has a flaper just go up and down. If it dos not the sink it and raise .

 

[Anubias]

Thank you for responding!!!! The vac doesnt seem to suck up the gravel!!! At All....Ive pumped over and over again!!! Maybe i should pump slowly....Ive just recieved this in the mail!!! So I need help. Tge instructions isnt any help at all

 

[Bix22]

Do you have the hose and suction bulb set up properly? In/out
I have one and it works great, I squeeze the bulb about 5 times initially and then 1 or 2 times every minute.
I actually sucked a fish into it accidentally last night!

 

[Anubias]

Bix22 Yes THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE!!! OMGEE SO ITS WORKS VERY WELL....LOL I HOPE THE LIL GUY IS OKAY!!! Thank u also I will follow your directions to see if it works!!!!

 

[Bix22]

Pump slowly until the bulb inflates all the way

 

[Anubias]

Okay.....Lets see how this goes!!!

 

[Bix22]

Put the tube in the water & pump about 5 times to start the suction.
To get the gravel I sort of push it up and down into the gravel, it will suck it up about 2 inches.
Keep the tubing below the tank so gravity can help drain it.

 

[Anubias]

Bix22 THANK U FOR YOUR RESCUE!!!! U R AWESOME!!! Everything you said was exactly right!!! Works Perfectly!!!! My tank looks great...The Vac was a good investment for a cheap price

 

[Bix22]

Your welcome!