mulm - Aquarium Advice

saffikeagan · 07-23-2008, 08:28 PM

Okay, so I've got a planted tank and plenty of mulm happening at the moment. From what I've read though, mulm is a) beneficial to a planted tank b) will decompose naturally c) is preferred by kuhli's.

So, my question would then be how important is regular gravel (sand) vacuuming?

Pros and cons anyone?

**Purrbox** · 07-23-2008, 08:37 PM

Vacuum any excess mulm off the surface, and you may also gravel vac any areas that aren't planted. Leave the rest to the plants.

**Zagz** · 07-23-2008, 09:51 PM

I vaccum all the mulm that I can see that isn't caught in the plants.

07-23-2008, 08:28 PM	#1
saffikeagan Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dallas-bloody-Texas Posts: 300	mulm Okay, so I've got a planted tank and plenty of mulm happening at the moment. From what I've read though, mulm is a) beneficial to a planted tank b) will decompose naturally c) is preferred by kuhli's. So, my question would then be how important is regular gravel (sand) vacuuming? Pros and cons anyone?

07-23-2008, 08:37 PM	#2
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,194	Vacuum any excess mulm off the surface, and you may also gravel vac any areas that aren't planted. Leave the rest to the plants. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

07-23-2008, 09:51 PM	#3
Zagz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 11,244 Images: 92	I vaccum all the mulm that I can see that isn't caught in the plants. __________________ ----------- My Profile Page My tank & fish photos. Have you voted for AA today? Like the advice or comments someone gave you? Show your appreciation with the reputation button!

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