What kind of Gravel Cleaner starts up by itself?

Question

What kind of Gravel Cleaner starts up by itself that you do not have to suck at the end of it to start it up?

Answer 1

They all can be started without sucking if you follow these simple steps:

Just submerge the tubing completely in the tank to be siphoned so there is no air trapped in the hose. Then put your thumb over the end that you want the water to come out of and remove it from the tank. Put it into the bucket and take your thumb off it. Voila! Siphoning without sucking.....

Answer 2

Since you don't want to buy a school tetras are out of the question. Whitecloud mountain minnows are schooling fish, but they're less stressed in smaller groups, and will not disappear into the scenery the way tetras do if they are not kept in a school. However, they do require slightly lower temperatures otherwise their lifespan will be shortened significantly. I would also recommend the Endler's livebearer. It is a South American cousin of the wild guppy. It is as hardy as the wild guppy, but with more phenomenal coloring. The only stipulation is that you don't buy it from a pet store. The endler is endangered if not extinct in the wild, and they can produce fertile hybrids with guppies. The least killifish is also an excellent beginner fish. Mollys are another traditional tropical fish staple. Mollys do better in warmer tanks. While it is stated that they are slightly brackish and require some salt to be added to the aquarium, it really depends on the particular strain. According to the fish magazines I have read some mollys do better in brackish, others do better in fresh water. other good choices are swordtails and platys. Good bottom feeders include the otcinclus catfish, and the bristlenosed pleco. The former grows to be 2 inches, the later reaches a maximum size of 4 inches. Corydoras catfish are also good on the bottom, but they requires schools. another option on the bottom might be to get one of the various species of freshwater shrimp. They are incredibly interesting to watch. You would however need to provide them with plenty of cover. Edit: DO NOT GET GOLDFISH. They are ornamental offshoots of a carp that was originally farmed for food. They get big. They have a lifespan of 20 years, but most people only have them for 3-5 years because that's how long it takes them to outgrow their tanks and die. Edit: the problem is that most of the fish that do well in a tank your size are schooling fish. That said, all of the fish on my list can be kept in smaller groupings. Edit: you might be able to keep a pair of angelfish or some other medium sized cichlid in a 20 gallon with a bristlenosed pleco on the bottom, although it would be a bit tight.

Answer 3

A python using water from the sink to start the suction process. Basically this is the same thing you use to empty a water bed if you've ever done that.

Answer 4

you can get the syphon from the fish store that you submerge, shake backwards and forwards and the suction starts up on its on, thats what i use. or if you have a large tank, you could try a Python. i have small tanks so i don't bother with a python.

Python: http://www.pythonproducts.com/

Answer 5

I start mine with a turkey baster, it can be quite dangerous to get tank water in your mouth is you use any chemical treatments or if the fish have bacterial illnesses.

Answer 6

in my opinion, "8 in the corner" is right on the money. The self starting ones are expensive.

Answer 7

I've never personally seen one but if there is such a thing just go to a good pet store and ask them.

Answer 8

I think the Python does but I'm not sure.