Stacey Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 I've only read about these things......... but it seems to me that this could be a helpful tool for someone who's Pleco thinks that his own poo makes a great decorative accessory to be draped around plastic plants like tinsel on a Christmas tree! So....... does anyone here use one? Are they for sale in stores, or do you have to shop online? (I've never seen one for sale here in Calgary) Do they do a good job? as in are they worth what you paid for it? I currently use a Python to change the water on the pleco's (90 gallon) tank...... I'm not dissatisfied with it, but it takes a weekly water change of about 50% of just to get most of the poo out........ I'm just wondering if these things powerful enough to make my aquarium maintenance quicker and easier, or am I better off just sticking to the Python? Thanks for any imput, Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spcy Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Never tried one but Trident wholesale in Edmonton sells them. Prices ranging from $20.00 to $60.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qattarra Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 I've used one for about a year now, it's handy esp. if overfeeding happens (like someone is fishsitting, or kids are helping). I do weekly 50-60 % water changes, but use the power sucker to just tidy up between changes. The mesh bag needs to be cleaned often and the two parts tend to come appart with a little preasure, such as trying to get between rocks and plants. Overall....not really needed if you keep up the vacuuming with regular frequant water changes. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGr8Blade Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 I have one also. I really like it. Very good for tidying up (between water changes) just as Sue mentioned above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapor Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 I've never used one but I'm pretty sure I've seen them in Petland. Try calling around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey Posted January 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Thanks everyone....... I think I'll look for one. One weekly (50%) water change used to be enough. The pleco must be on a growth spurt, he's eating and pooping more lately...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 In one end out the other. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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