Cleaning sand

[marineman2323]

I’m new to saltwater and about to do my first water change! I have a gravel siphon but was wondering how do I clean the sand? Well the siphon work?? Thank you

 

[Reef.]

Yes, just suck on the tube when the other end is in the water fully, a few videos on YouTube if you get stuck. Takes a few goes to get the knack.

 

[marineman2323]

Yes, just suck on the tube when the other end is in the water fully, a few videos on YouTube if you get stuck. Takes a few goes to get the knack.

Thank you! But we’ll the gravel siphon vacuum up the sand or we’ll I be fine ?

 

[CK00020]

Pinch the tube bro

 

[marineman2323]

Pinch the tube bro

Awesome thank you !! When should I actually do my first change? It’s a new tank and I used fritz turbo start.

 

[CK00020]

What size tank, and how many fish?

 

[marineman2323]

What size tank, and how many fish?

20 gallon and two clowns and two corals.

 

[marineman2323]

2 gallon and two clowns and two corals.

I meant 20 lol

 

[marineman2323]

What size tank, and how many fish?

Also can I top off with distilled water?? For doing a manual top off.

 

[SPR1968]

Why do you want to clean the sand anyway, it’s all part of the ecosystem

It is personal preference but I’ve never cleaned the sand in either of my systems

And yes you can use distilled water for top off assuming it’s got nothing else added to make it taste better and the TDS is acceptable (0 or thereabout)

 

[marineman2323]

Why do you want to clean the sand anyway, it’s all part of the ecosystem

It is personal preference but I’ve never cleaned the sand in either of my systems

And yes you can use distilled water for top off assuming it’s got nothing else added to make it taste better and the TDS is acceptable (0 or thereabout)

Thank you!! And I don’t want to I just thought I should or had too! Lol

 

[Reef.]

Thank you!! And I don’t want to I just thought I should or had too! Lol

I clean mine, just be aware that if you don't clean the sand, you don't want to stir it up or it will release bad stuff into the tank, and also consider if you like the look of sand that hasn't been cleaned, in a small tank I think clean sand looks better, but as said it's your choice.

 

[Rmckoy]

Hold your finger over the end of the hose to control flow .

 

[Rmckoy]

You might get tired or feel sick when you get a mouthful of fish tank water .
It takes a few times to learn new ways .

Submerge the hose in water and plug the end as you raise it out of the water and lower to your bucket take your finger off the end creating a siphon .

I gaged and lost dinner too many times .
believe me. .

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