PeaCe Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Wondering what everyone uses 🤔 looking for a good vacuum for gravel/ stone.I am new to this and willing invest in something good. Just don’t want to throw money out the window on junk. Any advice would be greatly appreciated ✌️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Because of the scape of the tank the top fin ones tend to be pretty narrow and might work for this tank. I prefer the python ones, but I do have one of those around for tight spaces. Honestly, you might have the best luck just getting some 3/8" vinyl tube and going that route to clean the gravel in some of those smaller spaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Cory Posted November 3, 2022 Administrators Share Posted November 3, 2022 I find most to be comparable. Any round tube one. Lees, Python, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanTruth Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I’ve used Lees, Python and a generic one off amazon. I agree with Cory that they all pretty much do the same work. In my experience, though the hose that comes with the Python is really great. It’s very flexible, but I’ve never had it kink. For some reason with other brands they eventually kink somewhere and continue to do so at the same spots. I tried a thicker hose from Home Depot that didn’t kink, but they aren’t very flexible. I’m not sure if that is worth the extra cost to Python for some people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryC Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Python have the best hoses, but they're pricy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Fish Den Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I've used the Python, Lee's and Aqueon ones and I would say hands down, the python one is the best, the tubing they use is nice and flexible, doesn't kink. You used to be able to buy just the tubing and I bought a long piece like 50 foot or something so that I could reach a tank I had in a bedroom upstairs so I wouldn't have to do the bucket method for water changes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaCe Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 Thank you 😊 I appreciate the advice ✌️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyndi Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) I ♥️ Pythons! Only thing is, it might be too strong for your application. For my smaller tanks (20 and under) I use any brand hand held version so I don't accidently remove substrate or fish (YIKES). PS : Beautiful planted tank BTW! I recognize that piece of driftwood and I like how you've got live plants growing all over it! Edited November 3, 2022 by Cyndi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun.singh1991 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Honestly they’re all the same. The top fin ones at petsmart with the squeezable pump work great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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