How To Clean Sand

[Noahs ark6]

Hi

what is the most effective and easy way to clean sand. I was wondering if i could use a gravel vac, but the wouldnt the sand get sucked up aswell?
Cheers

 

[rich]

A bit of sand will get picked up, but I have been using one for 6 years and have can still not see the difference in sand level.

 

[c-dub]

Yup. Just use a gravel vac but hold it an inch or two above the surface.

 

[onebto]

Cleaning sand is an art and requires practice.

First turn of your filter and any power heads ( you do not want any disturbed sand to get into there bearings )

What I did when I had sand was to hover the pipe over the top and set it to a height witch picks up waste but does not suck up sand it helps to circle the end of the pipe slightly as well, once you have done this giving the sand a little stir to free any trapped air or gas build ups is a wise idea.

You will suck up sand its inevitable that's what the spare bag of sand in your garage is for

there are some videos on youtube if you want further help Hope this helps

Regards onebto

 

[c-dub]

First turn of your filter and any power heads ( you do not want any disturbed sand to get into there bearings )

Good point!

 

[onebto]

First turn of your filter and any power heads ( you do not want any disturbed sand to get into there bearings )

Good point!

Thank you

Onebto

 

[Noahs ark6]

Thanks for all your help everyone

 

[onebto]

Thanks for all your help everyone

Your very welcome onebto