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Old 03-06-2012, 11:45 AM   #1
 
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Anyone have any good ideas for a DIY vacuum? Dont want to spend 50 bucks on a Vacuum at Petsmart or Petco.
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Old 03-06-2012, 04:12 PM   #2
 
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alittle clear tubing from a hardware store should work just fine. you prob. could even rig up a soda bottle on the end to help sift through gravel.
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Old 03-06-2012, 06:43 PM   #4
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You can usually just pick up the gravel vacs for about $15-20 the $50 models should be the python models that drain and fill from a sink.
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Old 03-06-2012, 10:49 PM   #5
 
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Wallymart carries a gravel siphon for about $8.
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