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Bek way to remove sand from tank

09-10-2011 09:12AM

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WIZE

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I wanna remove all the sand from my 350 ltr tank . whats the best way to do this without removing all the water

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#2 09-10-2011 09:47AM

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a scoop and infinite amounts of patience

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#3 09-10-2011 10:59AM

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I'd say scoop out as much as you can, then syphon up the rest.

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#4 09-10-2011 04:44PM

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Going back to a gravel substrate?

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#5 10-10-2011 03:13PM

WIZE

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Yep Sleepy . I did 1/2 Green Gravel 1/2 Slate chippings
I also added 5 Deco Bricks to the tank
I got the sand out with a hose and a large Bin

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#6 10-10-2011 04:27PM

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Why the change?

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#7 10-10-2011 07:42PM

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just wanted a change in the tank

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