How to Properly Gravel Vacuum a Fish Tank (Detailed Version) #aquariumcoop

‎ Learn how to start a siphon and clean a regular tank, low tank, sand substrate, and planted tanks.

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0:00 - Intro
0:36 - How to start a gravel vacuum for a fish tank
1:59 - How to start a gravel vacuum the easy way
3:15 - Pinch your aquarium siphon hose
3:40 - How to properly gravel vacuum a fish tank
5:37 - How to remove a siphon from an aquarium
5:54 - How to gravel vacuum a low aquarium
8:13 - Fish poop and mulm is beneficial for aquarium plants
8:34 - How to gravel vacuum a planted tank
10:04 - Outro

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[steverabbits]

15 years, 15 bloody years vacuuming my aquarium and NOW you show me how to do it properly?!! Really the most educational aquarium video I've seen in ages, thank you Cory! 👍👍

[OshawaCichlids]

that was probably the most educational video i've seen in a long time. How did I not know this until now?

[GregChambers-bugo]

I've been keeping fish & turtles for close to 40 years on and off, and never realized that I was vacuuming wrong until just now! What a GREATLY INFORMATIVE VIDEO!!! You are a genius Sir! Subscribed in the hopes that you give me some more gems like this in the future!

[gamerclips]

Finally someone explaining in detail how to use this thing, I’ve spent more than 1 hour looking for someone explaining how to use this, I did a mess in my aquarium trying different useless tutorials, but now I know how to use it, thank you so much you’re the best

[theinexperiencedfishkeeper]

Cory, I’m an educator and this was a really great video. Great pacing and clear demonstration of process. I also appreciate showing multiple scenarios and how it can be different. The balance of reaching the hardcore audience and the newbies is very hard, I teach Freshman through Seniors in a single class, I get it. This content is invaluable as you continue to try to make the hobby better, more friendly, and educated. Well done!

[jeffbapst]

Pinching to allow the gravel to settle was a great PRO tip.

[Who-kmjv]

Almost 2 years into the hobby and I just now learned the proper way to vacuum my gravel. I tried this today with my water change and it worked so well! Thanks!!

[asianithinkyes]

I can't believe I've been water changing for 8 years and never thought to crimp the tube to help... Thank you SO MUCH! You are the best!!!!

[jonathansabinvarietyfilms]

Everybody else is just showing off how they know how to use a gravel vacuum. You actually taught me how from scratch, and every tip in these 10 minutes was valuable.

[bruce_lero]

“And nobody likes poopy water on the floor”... Truer words have never been spoken! 🤣😂😄

[angelasigmen]

Thanks so much for a great beginner's guide to cleaning my tank! I have all of those tools but had no idea how to use them (I inherited them from my father who recently passed away). I'm totally going to dive into this hobby and wish now I had paid more attention to my dad when he was doing of of this. Now I can learn from you!! Thanks so much!!!

[jmwichess]

So simple & so helpful 🙂 Pinching the hose and allowing the gravel to settle is such a great tip! I have tiny nano tanks (1.5g & 3.5g). It can be very tricky to gravel vac thoroughly without pulling off too much water, especially when working on such small tanks. I'm sure this advice is going to help me tremendously. Awesome THANKS!

[indianjesus]

Never did I think that watching a video on gravel vacuuming a fish was this engaging.

[sarahshafer]

I love vacuuming my tank. There's something so satisfying about seeing the water go from brown to clear

[Tlsajdhdjejfbfbfkel]

Wow. After watching countless videos on how to clean gravel, I stumbled into this video. THE BEST EVER. Thank you for explaining everything so so This like literally asnwered all questions I had!

[kasperaquatics]

At 59 years of age I finally learnt how to do this the proper way. Thanks Cory.

[nicholefields]

Thank You for the step by step instructions. I was getting frustrated with trying to work this simple piece of plastic to clean the nasty tank. Very educational and I thank you for your time in teaching.

[GetOffMyLawn]

Omg. I'm really new to the hobby and have watched SO many videos about aquariums, aquascaping, etc. But THIS video, by far, has been the MOST useful! I can't even thank you enough! I can't wait to get home and try it out!! THANK YOU!!

[jodyjansa]

Not me shaking the gravel out instead of PINCHING THE TUBING I feel like such an idiot 🤣

[dustinboos]

I’m new to aquarium keeping, this guy and a channel called fish for thought have helped me more ways than literally anybody else including stores. These two are amazing