Match up your drill bit with your hangar so that it will make a hole the hanger will fit through. Drill through the center of the pvc pipe as such.


Fashion your hangar as such.


Insert the hangar so the ends are inside the pipe as you see in this photo and the next few photos.


One side in, now time for the other side.


Both ends in the pvc pipe and its shaped as such.



Size reference. Rake next to the tank.


Here you can get the idea how its used.
When the water clears I'll rake it out and take a video to show how its done.
The sand levels out quite nicely using this method. An alternative way to make this tool is with an old fish net.
Remove the net from the frame and you now have a sand rake!
This method using pvc lets you create one with a very long handle though, good for far reaching without having to place your hand or arm in the tank.

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