EHEIM Quick Vac Pro Automatic Gravel Cleaner and Sludge Extr

[jweis]

Has anyone used one of these Eheim vacs? I need something for my shrimp tanks since the sponge filters don't do a good job sucking up the junk on the bottom of the tank.

http://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Gravel- ... 500&sr=8-1

There is also a less costly alternative: http://www.amazon.com/Marina-Multi-Vac- ... 606&sr=1-7

Just wondering if anyone has hands on experience with either or both?

[ddavila06]

when i was working at super pets, those auto cleaner things used to be such an issue because they sucked

[DelawareJim]

I don't worry about it. Shrimp will eat the mulm that accumulates on the bottom. They also love worm castings (worm poop). When I added a couple of clumps to my tanks for the root feeders, the shrimp would go crazy over it. I'd have balls of shrimp all over them in about 10 minutes.

Cheers.
Jim

[GOT MTS?]

I bought one of those a few months ago. I found that it works ok but not great. It is not very powerful. Also It is quite long so it can be hard to use in a short aquarium. I am thinking about selling mine.

[jweis]

I don't worry about it. Shrimp will eat the mulm that accumulates on the bottom. They also love worm castings (worm poop). When I added a couple of clumps to my tanks for the root feeders, the shrimp would go crazy over it. I'd have balls of shrimp all over them in about 10 minutes.

Cheers.
Jim

OK. Thanks for the advice.

[150EH]

I stick with the Eheim most of the time their products work good, I had a cheap one years ago and it worked but it was a pain, they used to eat batteries and were also a little noisy.