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Air is pumped into the side of an open ended tube one end of which is placed at the bottom of the tank. Air rises in water, so the rising air creats a collumn of rising water in the tube. A small material bag is placed at the top end of the tube and as the water flows into this bag it filters back into the tank. If the other end of the tube is moved around close to the mulm and rubbish on the (subtrata) bottom of the tank, the water flowing into the tube will lift the rubbish up the water column where it is filtered out and remains in the bag at the top for later removal.
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Do goldfish need gravel inside an aquarium?
No, but gravel can help decorate and brighten an aquarium.
Why is aquarium gravel bad for fish?
Aquarium gravel is simply gravel that goes in the bottom of your aquarium. You can also use sand instead of gravel. The gravel has several purposes: It makes your tank look nice, it hides waste (which is why you should gravel vacuum once a month or so), and it provides surface area for good bacteria to live on. It comes in many colors, including brown, white, black, and neon colors.
Does pea gravel work?
Pea gravel works if you use it at the bottom of an aquarium. You can also use it to make walkways and other concrete surfaces.
Can you use shop vacuum on a salt water tank?
Probably, but I wouldn't recommend it! Aquarium vacuums work much better, and are often called 'gravel washers' or 'siphons'. They are available online at www.bigalsonline.com under the maintenance section.
What is an aquarium substrate?
Its the rock, sand, gravel, whatever on the bottom of an aquarium.
Where can one purchase gravel for an aquarium?
Gravel for an aquarium can be purchased online at sites such as Amazon, Pet Solutions, Petco, Pet Smart, and eBay. Additionally, gravel may be purchased in stores such as Petco and Pet Smart.
What are undergravel aquarium filters?
An under gravel aquarium filter is one where the filter is located beneath the gravel. The filter is responsible for keeping the tank oxygenated and looks better out of sight.
What is a gravel vacuum?
A gravel vacuum cleaner is a long rubber tube connected to a larger plastic cylinder that sucks out fish waste and food that are on or below the gravel in a fish tank.
How often do you have to change turtle aquarium gravel?
Not necessarily 'change' it - but certainly clean it regularly. As a cleansing product - I swear by 'Milton Fluid' (the stuff you sterilize baby bottles with). Once a week, wash the gravel in a solution of half a cap of Milton to two gallons of water. Let the gravel sit in the water for at least an hourto allow time for the fluid to work. Rinse the gravel thoroughly in clean water at least three times - to get rid of any Milton residue.Leave the gravel to dry for a couple of hours before you put it back in the cage. One option would be to have another quantity of gravel already cleaned so you can 'swap' it over instead of having to wait for it to dry.
Can you kill aquarium snails by baking the gravel at 550 degrees?
Yes, At that temperature you wil probably kill the gravel as well.
What is the chemical composition of aquarium gravel?
The chemical composition of gravel would vary depending upon the geological make up of the rocks, shells etc that the gravel consists of.
Is it ok not to put anything at the bottom of aquarium?
I would say yes it would be ok not to put anything at the bottom of the aquarium. Gravel, stone and plastics are usually used for appearance. If it is a freshwater aquarium and if you plan on using live plants then gravel is necessary.If it is a salt water aquarium then it is necessary to use live rock and live stone.
