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	Clean tank w/babies in it?
mnventurer Hobbyist Posts: 66 Kudos: 31 Votes: 34 Registered: 10-Jun-2008	I have a python tank cleaner which is great, but how do you clean your gravel with 30 babies swimming around? They're about 3/4 of an inch long. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA 20g Freshwater Started June 10th 2008 -> Tank Info In Profile <-
Posted 09-Dec-2008 23:58
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	I haven't used a python, but with my regular siphon hose I just make sure I watch what I'm doing with the end that's in the tank. ><>
Posted 10-Dec-2008 02:19
HOKESE Mega Fish Posts: 1105 Kudos: 478 Votes: 271 Registered: 22-Feb-2003	Edited by hokese hi,does your tank REALLY need a vacume,i try to avoid vacuming when i have fry in my fry tank!IF i do,i just use my white bucket so if any fry do get sucked up,i can see them on the bottom and net them back out,and as said above i just try to be carefull,i usally just gentally wave my hand as i go and the fry tend to get out the way.maybe just a SMALL water change instead of a vacumejust a thought!
Posted 10-Dec-2008 03:37
mnventurer Hobbyist Posts: 66 Kudos: 31 Votes: 34 Registered: 10-Jun-2008	The gravel is getting a little icky, but the water is very clear. I guess it isn't necessary. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA 20g Freshwater Started June 10th 2008 -> Tank Info In Profile <-
Posted 10-Dec-2008 03:53
HOKESE Mega Fish Posts: 1105 Kudos: 478 Votes: 271 Registered: 22-Feb-2003	i mean its up to you,but alot of the "icky" stuff,provides the fry with food too!maybe even just do a real quick vac!
Posted 10-Dec-2008 04:30
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	The fry will soon move out of the way just be careful when you are using the Python. Can you check the outlet just in case some get sucked through? *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 10-Dec-2008 04:55
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	stocking over the end. You can change the water that way, just not vac. You'll still need to avoid the fry though. For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 10-Dec-2008 06:24


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