siphon

Has anyone figured out an effective way to clean out heavy detritus from the rear chambers of the Fluval Evo (or any rear chambers for that matter)? I can remove lighter particles well enough with my python siphon but there is still plenty of debris left over that the siphon is not strong enough...

I just noticed what looks like extra tissue (I’m not really sure what it is) on my Derasa’s inhalant siphon. Does anyone know what it is? Should I be concerned about it?

Evening, all. I'm fairly new to the salt reef game here. Been doing fresh tanks for about 20 years, but just established a 130 gallon salt tank. Problem I ran into was that the tank I got is JUST a little too thick in the back for a HOB overflow system, so I constructed a HOB DIY siphon with...

I'm struggling to figure out how to construct an anti-siphon device for my ATO line. My rough design is below. The issue involves the 1/2" ID (5/8" OD) silicone tubing that runs from my freshwater tank to my sump for ATO. Right now, when the ATO sensor is triggered, the pump turns on and fills...

I have made a few posts about this setup before, asking a multitude of questions as it is my first saltwater tank. As the title states I’m having trouble with a siphon being too slow. To explain the setup, it’s a 135gallon main reef display and a 30gallon display refugium. I have a small...

What's the best way/tool to siphon a bare bottom tank? I have a 40 gallon qt and I am trying to stop overfeeding, but until I get the hang of it, there is stuff on the bottom. When I try to siphon, it takes out lots of water and I still see more particles than I'd like. Any tips and tricks would...

Added in a serious snail to my tank about a week ago. It immediately burrowed into the sand. I have not seen its siphon since then. I will occasionally bump it when I see its shell towards the surface of the sand to see if it’s still kickin’, which it is. why no siphon though? Too deep I...

While doing a water change my tiny male clownfish, around an inch, went into the siphon and traveled into the bucket. I didn’t even notice until it already happened. He is swimming fine, do you think he will be okay? Is there anything I should look for?

I set up a 29G quarantine tank and didn't realize I wasn't supposed to put substrate in. I have 3-4 inches of Arag-Alive I need to siphon out. What should I use? I can't use my normal siphon connected to the sink because the sand might destroy the plumbing. I have 5 gallon buckets.

I’m setting up my new tank with a fish room on the same level but separated by a wall. The best solution I could come up with for ATO was to run RO tubing up the wall, above the ceiling, down the tank wall, and into the sump. The Neptune ATK pump seemed powerful enough and it is! My problem is...

hey sorry about the heading... i saw this on youtube he was using a 'jiggler' to start the siphon, which seemed to be a great idea, but it's made of metal. after some research, it's used for fuel tanks etc and made up of lead or some form of metal question: would it be safe to use in the...

So I've decided to hard plumb my tank instead of vinyl, which I may use a 1.25" piece out of the return pumps to eliminate noise. I have a reef ready 180, with a Trigger Sapphire 39 sump. This sump is cutting it close for backflow reasons alone. So I wanted to keep the main syphon pipe in the...

Looking to possibly upgrade my flow in my BlueWorld 180. Right now I have a Tunze 6105 on each side of the tank in the back, pointing up The program for each is complex via Apex. For some time it will do 100% on one, 30%on other, sometimes for 3 seconds, alternating, some times for 10 min as...

Question for experience clownfish breeder. Wondering what percentage will siphon the larvae after hatching in the same tank or do you take out the pot and move to a fry tank to hatch? Which is your preference and why? For those that siphon, please explain procedure and what materials is used.

Guys, I need an experts advice on the method I am planning to do on my future tank for overflow. I am a newbie and need guidance: I am planning to go with herbie method, I have a tank that I dont want to drill, I am planning to have a tube going from main tank (placed high) to the sump with...

Hello, I am having a problem with my Tunze Osmolator 3155 and am hoping I can find some answers here. Thanks in advance I feel like this would be a common problem with an easy fix. Here is the issue_ When the water is low in the sump, the Tunze Osmolator 3155 pump turns on, it fills to the...