Since I have automatic water changes set up, the water it takes to vaccum out the sand seems like such a waste. Plus I have to make sure I have enough mixed salt water ready to replace what im going to suck up. If I don't then I have to wait 24 hours. Simply put, it's a hassle. Seems like a no waste water vac would be key in the situation. I'm sure someone has made one, has anyone on here?
I'm sure we've all see those cheap electric gravel vacs on Amazon. Those seem very underpowered and more like a gimmic. I'm sure they would do OK for a goldfish tank or something.
I was thinking something more along the lines of buying a cheap pump off amazon, connecting a siphon vac to the intake and inserting some filter pads or a catch chamber somewhere along the line. Or maybe throw a filter sock on the return section of the pump.
Figured I'd ask before I start building one from scratch.
I'm sure we've all see those cheap electric gravel vacs on Amazon. Those seem very underpowered and more like a gimmic. I'm sure they would do OK for a goldfish tank or something.
I was thinking something more along the lines of buying a cheap pump off amazon, connecting a siphon vac to the intake and inserting some filter pads or a catch chamber somewhere along the line. Or maybe throw a filter sock on the return section of the pump.
Figured I'd ask before I start building one from scratch.