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Old 12-02-2008, 03:48 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ugly Genius View Post
I very rarely clean the substrate, leaving the detritus for plant food, but when I do, I use thin tubbing. Try using thin tubbing to see if that buys you more time.
ditto. i use old shower head tubing (just like canister filter tubing) to siphon out lots of detritus while taking only a little bit of water out
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