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I have a "Lortone 33B Tumbler"', with double, 3 lb tubs. I have been using natural aquarium gravel, Dawn dish-washing detergent, and ammonia, to clean my clad, coppers, and other appropriate finds, in the tumbler, with very good results. I have been using the same gravel in my tubs, since sometime back in July (maybe a run every 2 - 3 weeks). So now, I am wondering if there is a good "rule of thumb", pertaining to "aquarium gravel life", and just how long someone should expect it to do the job, or is this something that you should just change periodically, depending on use? I think that I may be beginning to notice a bit of deterioration, and possibly, the gravel may be beginning to tumble itself smooth, thereby, not doing quite as good a job on the clad, as it once did (?). Does anyone have a feel for this ?