Cleaning the sump

[Matt]

I've been getting some detritus buildup in my sump, and I have dealt with it by:
a) putting a powerhead in there to keep things from settling; and
b) draining it periodically to clean it well.

I'd like to put together a "powered siphon". Has anyone built one? What powerhead or pump did you use?

[BCOrchidGuy]

Hey Matt, the old Hagen powerheads had that air inlet at the water outlet, it will suck through an air hose and you can use that as a vacuum.

Doug