I attempted to clean my Betta fish's tanks. I tried those siphon's that are sold in the pet store. Top Fin makes mine. I did what the directions said and nothing happened. The water filled the large part that is inserted into the tank, but it didn't siphon out. I only have a three gallon tank and my Betta seemed a bit annoyed that I was agitating the water to get the siphon to work. Is there another way to make it work? Are there mechanical siphons out there? I feel like this is an old-fashioned way of doing this.
2007-05-30 01:51:37 · 6 answers · asked by Mia 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
There are battery operated siphons out there that work the same way that power filters work. They are not that pricey and would be a viable alternative for you. I have one and use it on smaller tanks occasionally.
Another way is to not use the wide portion of the siphon and just use the smaller hose. To start this siphoning, submerge it completely in the tank and then put your thumb over one end of the hose. Pull this end out of the tank and put into the bucket. Take your thumb off and the water will flow. Oh, the bucket and end of the hose should be below the tank level for the siphon action to start. This method keeps you from having to suck on the hose to get the water flowing.
2007-05-30 02:02:56 · answer #1 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know what style you are refering to but for a three gallon tank it is almost not worth using a power siphon that hooks up to your faucet. Thier is battery operated that work very well for small tanks but for the most part a large cup will do just fine and it will most likly take less time.
2007-05-30 09:00:15 · answer #2 · answered by mustang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do it the old fashioned way, heres how, get a hose, just any long rubber hose.Insert one end into a tap and the other into the tank you want to clean.Switch on the tap to fill the tank with water.
To suck the water out, just pull out the end attached to the tap and leave it on the floor.Its automatic, the water is sucked out from the other side.
2007-05-30 08:58:37 · answer #3 · answered by Laurenzo O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put the siphon head into the water, put your mouth on the other end, suck up the air thats left in the tube, and then when the water get to the top, let go. the water should and will get sucked up form the suction.
2007-05-30 10:49:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be that your drain hose exit end is not low enough. it must be lower than the top of the water and the water in the hose must be drawn up over the top and then atmospheric pressure will cause the water to drain.
2007-05-30 09:00:52 · answer #5 · answered by larry s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was the receiving water level lower than the source end? It wont work if they are on the same level or if the source is lower than the receiver.
2007-05-30 09:00:59 · answer #6 · answered by SamD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋