Gravel vacuum!

[deano320]

How do i go about cleaning my substrate without bring my root tabs to the top of the gravel??

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[Luma21]

Just know where you place the root tabs and try to go around them I guess. Or just don't go as deep with the vacuum when doing those areas. I always hate when mine come up!


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[BBradbury]

Vacuuming the Bottom Material

How do i go about cleaning my substrate without bring my root tabs to the top of the gravel??

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Hello dean...

I don't vacuum the bottom of my planted tanks. The mulm and detritus (organic material) that collects on the bottom is very good for the plants. It dissolves in the tank water and provides nutrients. This really saves money on fertilizers and by not vacuuming, I don't disturb the substrate or the plants.

B