Nav Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hey, Can anyone recommend a gravel vac I can buy (preferably online) that can attach to a 16mm hose? I've bought a few but all seem suitable for smaller hoses only. I just want to use my 16mm hose as it cuts my water change times significantly compared to smaller hoses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I doubt there would be a commercially available one. You would need to make one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nav Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 So far the biggest I've found has a 15mm attachment, must be one that's 16mm. I think I'll have to resort to a diy vac like you suggested but I always prefer the lazy approach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlecoSam Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Problem with a large gravel vac is it sucks up gravel, fish, etc... smaller is better gives you time to gravel vac. I adapt mine to a 25mm log hose, once vacaroondo is done I have a 25mm hard attachment which displaces the water rather quickly.Hope that helps :-)p.s. I wanted to split the routine i.e. gravel vac and water change by purchasing an Eheim gravel vac unit, but they are rubbish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2Hell Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 this works for memale side of hose connector and bottle caplid from soda bottle trim hole the size of hose connectortrim flange of hose connector to bottle cap IDfit togetherthis will take 16mm hose and can be swapped between differentsize bottles with the base cut off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nav Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Hey link2hell, gave for solution a try last night works well. Thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myster619 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Hey,Can anyone recommend a gravel vac I can buy (preferably online) that can attach to a 16mm hose? I've bought a few but all seem suitable for smaller hoses only. I just want to use my 16mm hose as it cuts my water change times significantly compared to smaller hoses.If you are still looking. I have one for sale at the moment. The external diameter is 16mm. http://www.aceforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=60574 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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