DIY Gravel vacuum?

maxpayne_lhp · 01-28-2005, 05:40 AM

Hmmm... Anyone has any idea for this? I'm @ Vietnam and the petshops just don't have such thing! I really need this, you know, stuff has been trapped there for long! Erk..!
Thankyouuu!

Damon · 01-28-2005, 10:16 AM

You should be able to make one with PVC tubes. I haven't seen a DIY gravel vac on-line. A Python yes but you need a gravel vac to beginwith. You could try Big Al's Online.

Stew · 01-28-2005, 12:59 PM

I just used a spare piece of UGF tube, a length of airline tubing and a balloon cut into a tube to seal them together (Use a rubber band or 2 as well).

It's still going well after 4 years....

maxpayne_lhp · 01-28-2005, 10:15 PM

Big Al's online?
I really think it's too complicated, Hmm... I'll try asking my dad to help me with this. Well anyway, how much for one in the US? I think I'll have my friend buy it for me and send as a package, if I can't handle the things.
Thanks alot!

soccermouth · 01-28-2005, 10:54 PM

it wouldn't be that hard. I'm sure you're dad can help you. Just some PVC and fitting and a tube.

icp · 01-29-2005, 12:30 AM

order online .. making of pvc would be possable but would be a pain to use without a revers flow valve...

maxpayne_lhp · 01-29-2005, 02:38 AM

Will they ship to places such as Vietnam?

BTW, do you know about fish/animal import/export policies? Do they allow there?

icp · 01-29-2005, 12:21 PM

found a place that ships to vietnam

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_searchitem.asp

Lexus · 01-29-2005, 12:32 PM

Either that or do what you said have a friend buy and then ship it there. UPS will ship to Vietnam in less days that the post office (I'm partial, I work at UPS!) But it would be much easier than trying to make one. But so how do people over their clean their fish tanks then with no gravel vacuum/??

maxpayne_lhp · 01-29-2005, 09:49 PM

Hmmm good question! They don't use gravel

I may say I'm the only one who uses subtrate for my tank. People around here just don't concentrate on anything. Well, for those who keep aquatic plants, they use subtrate but, as there's no fish, they don't need to do anything much, maybe after a year or 2, they take everything out, clean it and restart it again (that's nut). Yerk... Gonna find a way to get a vacuum soon! It's filthy!

Well, what is the shippinf fee for a shipment from the US to VN? I'd like to know. Thanks alot!

icp · 01-29-2005, 10:14 PM

maby find a UK store so it wont have to go so far

i duno of one tho .. ill look around for 1

maxpayne_lhp · 01-29-2005, 10:45 PM

Ther should be availble in Thailand or Singapore, I'll try to order online.

01-28-2005, 05:40 AM	#1
maxpayne_lhp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 2,174	DIY Gravel vacuum? Hmmm... Anyone has any idea for this? I'm @ Vietnam and the petshops just don't have such thing! I really need this, you know, stuff has been trapped there for long! Erk..! Thankyouuu! __________________ ~Nam Nguyen~

01-28-2005, 10:16 AM	#2
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,971	Re: DIY Gravel vacuum? You should be able to make one with PVC tubes. I haven't seen a DIY gravel vac on-line. A Python yes but you need a gravel vac to beginwith. You could try Big Al's Online. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

01-28-2005, 12:59 PM	#3
Stew Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16	Re: DIY Gravel vacuum? I just used a spare piece of UGF tube, a length of airline tubing and a balloon cut into a tube to seal them together (Use a rubber band or 2 as well). It's still going well after 4 years....

01-28-2005, 10:15 PM	#4
maxpayne_lhp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 2,174	Big Al's online? I really think it's too complicated, Hmm... I'll try asking my dad to help me with this. Well anyway, how much for one in the US? I think I'll have my friend buy it for me and send as a package, if I can't handle the things. Thanks alot! __________________ ~Nam Nguyen~

01-28-2005, 10:54 PM	#5
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01-29-2005, 12:30 AM	#6
icp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Las Vegas , Nv Posts: 160	Re: DIY Gravel vacuum? order online .. making of pvc would be possable but would be a pain to use without a revers flow valve...

01-29-2005, 02:38 AM	#7
maxpayne_lhp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 2,174	Will they ship to places such as Vietnam? BTW, do you know about fish/animal import/export policies? Do they allow there? __________________ ~Nam Nguyen~

01-29-2005, 12:21 PM	#8
icp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Las Vegas , Nv Posts: 160	Re: DIY Gravel vacuum? found a place that ships to vietnam http://www.marinedepot.com/md_searchitem.asp

01-29-2005, 12:32 PM	#9
Lexus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 2,407	Re: DIY Gravel vacuum? Either that or do what you said have a friend buy and then ship it there. UPS will ship to Vietnam in less days that the post office (I'm partial, I work at UPS!) But it would be much easier than trying to make one. But so how do people over their clean their fish tanks then with no gravel vacuum/?? __________________ 55 Gallon 1 Fantail Goldfish 1 Albino Bristlenose 4 African Dwarf Frogs 4 Black Skirt Tetras 4 Angelfish 3 Zebra Danios 14? Assorted Corys 46 Gallon 8 Tiger Barbs 8 Pulcher/Brichardi Cichlids 29 Gallon 1 Snail 1 Betta 8 Pulcher/Brichardi Fry

01-29-2005, 09:49 PM	#10
maxpayne_lhp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 2,174	Hmmm good question! They don't use gravel I may say I'm the only one who uses subtrate for my tank. People around here just don't concentrate on anything. Well, for those who keep aquatic plants, they use subtrate but, as there's no fish, they don't need to do anything much, maybe after a year or 2, they take everything out, clean it and restart it again (that's nut). Yerk... Gonna find a way to get a vacuum soon! It's filthy! Well, what is the shippinf fee for a shipment from the US to VN? I'd like to know. Thanks alot! __________________ ~Nam Nguyen~

01-29-2005, 10:14 PM	#11
icp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Las Vegas , Nv Posts: 160	Re: DIY Gravel vacuum? maby find a UK store so it wont have to go so far i duno of one tho .. ill look around for 1

01-29-2005, 10:45 PM	#12
maxpayne_lhp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 2,174	Ther should be availble in Thailand or Singapore, I'll try to order online. __________________ ~Nam Nguyen~

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