1-2-3 On how to siphon your aquarium tank

So many ask how to get those plastic siphon/vacuums to work. Thought I would share how I get the job done.Makes it a lot easier than sucking up fish tank water. :-)

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[capekate]

Hi Maddy, just came across this post. By pushing the syphon into the gravel u get the dirt sucked up that does get drawn down into the gravel, so yes you would push the syphon into the gravel. Dont worry that some gravel may start to come up in the tube, A little shake and it will fall back out. Check out Petsmart or any of the pet chain stores and you will find one. Best of luck with your tank. :-)

[Scrigy]

Thanks so much! This was just what I needed. My fish appreciate it!

[capekate]

@Scrigy your very welcome, glad to help. :-D

[MommyAmandaKaye]

Ty Ty Ty! It really was super easy. Just got a tank from my friend and she only told me the suck method :( I'm pregnant and refuse to put my mouth on that nasty tube. You saved my fish and baby!

[capekate]

@MommyAmandaKaye Omgoodness! Im so glad u decided not to suck up that nasty water... and im so happy the video was able to help you. Best of luck to you and your baby . :-)

[Brian2298]

I just fill mine with water and shake it and it starts. =D

[capekate]

@Brian2298 LOL and your fish must think that its in a whirlpool. lol..

[Finny1314]

LOL stupid instructions on the package sucks XD

[FierceElectric]

For the love of god I cannot get this to work. My fish tank is 3 feet off the ground and my siphon is like 5 feet long and it kind of coils around before getting to the bucket if that has anything to do with it. I try to fill it up with water first but only a tiny bit will go in it. Please help!!

[kutekitty7]

I'm scared that my fish might get sucked in because they are very small D:

[AKIYIAKELLY]

I made a mistake and suked the tube like alot of

people were saying to do. It got all in my mouth. I thought

I was going to Die..lol.

Thanks for this info I will try it again :-)))

[shepardaaa]

hey i cant c how u did this i bought 1 a while ago but all of a sudun it reverses its self

[mooredrea247]

omg!! that was easy!! i used it to do a partial change too! wow i have a big tank and i can believe how may years i have done that the hard way.. thanks so much!

[Madday18]

great video!(: i didnt even know wat syphoning meant untill i watched this!!! thanks so much! are you supposed to suck the gravel into the syphon? one video said that. and also where do oyu buy a syphon?? thanks!(: