Excessive Dendrite Issues

[Coral Commander]

There appears to be an excessive amount of dendrite in not only my tank but also in my sump. It has accumulated over a period of time despite the water changes and protein skimmer that is in the tank. I have been unable to siphon it, especially in the sump since it is so low to the ground. Does anyone have any idea how I can remove this stuff? I really hate seeing it in the tank because when it gets stirred up it clouds the water until it all settles down to the bottom again.

 

[reeffreak]

A hose attached to a powerhead will suck it right out.

 

[Bifferwine]

Do you mean detritus? Because dendrite means either the part of a tree, and it's a part of a cell.

If it's detritus, do as Reeffreak said and connect some vinyl tubing to the end of a powerhead, and suck it up.

 

[Ulta]

I'm kinda lost in the sauce here.... powerheads blow, not suck...

elaborate for me plz?

 

[Bifferwine]

Powerheads suck in one end, and blow out the other. Attach a tub to the end that blows, and put it in a bucket. Put the powerhead about the detritus, and it will suck it up with the water. A cheap little MaxiJet works the best for this technique.

 

[Coral Commander]

Re: Excessive Detritus Issues

Bifferwine: haha sorry, I meant to say detritus. I have only slept a few hours. Thanks for the idea, I will try it. Now about the trees in my yard..

 

[reeffreak]

I thought I was the one with the idea?

My idea was to stick the hose on the end that sucks and put the powerhead in a bucket.Use the hose end to suck up the muck in the sump.

 

[Bifferwine]

Oh. I do it the other way around. :D

 

[dcantucson]

A cheap canister filter works well for vacuuming as well.