Best Gravel Vaccum?

[3bangdoos]

What's the best aquarium gravel vacuum for a 2.5G tank? We have an underwater filter which runs for about 20 minutes everyday, but we're a bit concerned about the food debris that collected at the bottom a couple of days ago.

[neenjar]

Any small one will do. I have used the topfin ones for years. just need to be careful to not suck any fish up. The smallest one that is not an issue for a betta.

This one is supposed to be good too if you have fish that like the vacuum rather than hide form it: http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=2755281

[3bangdoos]

I've read in a few places that the Lees vacuums are good. Anyone having tried these before?

[neenjar]

That is the same design and color as the small top fin one, probably made in the same chinese factory and labeled different. Works great!

[3bangdoos]

Originally Posted by neenjar

That is the same design and color as the small top fin one, probably made in the same chinese factory and labeled different. Works great!

Thanks neenjar!

[dramaqueen]

I just got an Aquaculture vac from Walmart. I hope it works! lol

[Angelmonster]

I would stickw ith the good ole top fin vacs. I use the smallest one so not to suck up any fish. I don't bother with the mechanical ones because it takes you a few weeks to get down how to get the vac started and after that you should be able to get it starte din your sleep.

Plus honestly in a 2.5 you should be doing a 50% change one week and a 100% change the next week :-/

[dr2b]

I use Top Fin... Works great for what little I need.

[3bangdoos]

Originally Posted by dr2b

I use Top Fin... Works great for what little I need.

Thanks AngelMonster, dr2b and drama. I guess the vote is for Top Fin(kinda sounds like Top Gun!!)