How to clean the latrine

[howmanyds]

This poopy mess collects in certain areas of the tank. Is there an easy way to clean this? When I vacuum, only a small amount actually comes up the tube and the rest gets covered up by sand. Is that bad?

 

[herp_mommy]

Stronger water flow

 

[howmanyds]

I have a sunsun wave maker, 3000 L/h. But no matter what direction I point it, there's always at least one poo collection area.
Should I get another? How much water movement can Africans handle?

 

[herp_mommy]

Two are usually better than one. You could always get a less powerful one and point it in another direction. It's a bit of trial and error before you eliminate all the dead spots.

 

[mikem691]

Swirl the vac over the area The movement of the vac will cause water movement and lift the yuck up off the sand. Works for me.

 

[Oohitsae]

Swirl the vac over the area The movement of the vac will cause water movement and lift the yuck up off the sand. Works for me.

+1!
You can also use your hand in a swooping type movement a little bit over top of the sand and that'll help. That's what I normally do in my planted tanks to help get around where my plants are

 

[howmanyds]

Awesome. Thanks for the advice. That worked pretty well today. But I think I'll invest in another wave maker too.