something that sucks up water then returns it?

[SlugSnorter]

is there a vacuum or something that can pickup food, ditritus, algae, etc, filter it and then return it?

EDIT: 15 gal, NO SUMP

 

[ColoredRock]

is there a vacuum or something that can pickup food, ditritus, algae, etc, filter it and then return it?

Canister filter.

or Siphon to filter socks in your sump

or Power-head in your filter sock plugged into a smart app, so you can turn it on and off easy.

 

[ColoredRock]

easier to just do a water change tho.

 

[SlugSnorter]

Canister filter.

or Siphon to filter socks in your sump

or Power-head in your filter sock plugged into a smart app, so you can turn it on and off easy.

should have mentioned im in a 15 gal lol. Just looking for basic filtration (very fine filter sock or smth).

 

[SlugSnorter]

dealing with dinos

easier to just do a water change tho.

 

[DeniseAndy]

On my smaller tanks, I just use a hose to filter sock in the sump method. I wish there were something like that for the large tank as the sump is in the basement. Sometimes, you just want to clean a bit, or are low on water.

I have thought of how to DIY one, but the hard part is finding a pump that will not actually be involved directly.

 

[SlugSnorter]

15 gal, ive got no sump

On my smaller tanks, I just use a hose to filter sock in the sump method. I wish there were something like that for the large tank as the sump is in the basement. Sometimes, you just want to clean a bit, or are low on water.

I have thought of how to DIY one, but the hard part is finding a pump that will not actually be involved directly.

 

[DeniseAndy]

OH, did not read your replies yet. Best thing is to do a run the water through a fine sock into bucket and pour back into the tank maybe?

 

[Idech]

There are vacuum cleaners made for fish tanks. I tried one but returned it as it was making a mess and I wasn’t comfortable handling corded equipment in the tank.

 

[sfin52]

dealing with dinos

5 micron sock in bucket and pump back into tank. I like maxi pumps for that kind of work

 

[\m/reefsnmetal\m/]

Canister filter will do that. Throw in a sand sifter like a pistol shrimp and he'll throw all the crap that gets trapped in the sand into the water column to get sucked into the filter.

 

[Susan Edwards]

I use a gravel vac in the sump to get the sludge. I run the water thru my socks. The one I have isn't on amazon anymore. it has a low profile head, where as some have the motor down that low.

 

[shakacuz]

i use a syncra nano with a hose attached. the opposite end of the hose is out inside a filter sock

 

[sfin52]

Canister filter will do that. Throw in a sand sifter like a pistol shrimp and he'll throw all the crap that gets trapped in the sand into the water column to get sucked into the filter.

Thats a true statement. I use Marineland internal canister with Diatomaceous earth for a fine filter if needed. works for when i frag leathers in the tank and need extra carbon.

 

[Woodyman]

I've never used it, but I'm sure someone on here has one and can provide some real life experience.

Fluval Aqua Pro Vac Gravel Cleaner, 36 CIN

 

[SlugSnorter]

getting a pistol and goby once my tanks fallow is done

Thats a true statement. I use Marineland internal canister with Diatomaceous earth for a fine filter if needed. works for when i frag leathers in the tank and need extra carbon.

 

[GARRIGA]

Magnum polishing canister will get it done the easiet. Currently running it in my 20GH. I’ll post a pic shortly.

 

[sfin52]

Magnum polishing canister will get it done the easiet. Currently running it in my 20GH. I’ll post a pic shortly.

Thats the one pick up some Diatomaceous earth and it will filter 1 micron

 

[Cell]

Gravel vacuum with a filter sock placed at the end of the hose in the bucket. Filter the water then pour it back in.

 

[GARRIGA]

Thats the one pick up some Diatomaceous earth and it will filter 1 micron

Yes