How do you easily start an overflow?

[Bryon]

I was looking for an easier more complete method to start a siphon on my overflow tube. I always end up with an air bubble in the tube unless I "drink" a ton of fish water. Any ideas or tips on how to get the water flowing without the air bubbles and salty drink?

 

[Paul C.]

Use a piece of air line tubing. Snake it up the tube, and suck out the air.. Worked for me back in my fresh water days.

 

[ReeferBob]

Not many ways around that. If you have enough flow the bubbles will go away so you just need to get the flow going.

 

[Cmcnair663]

If you happen to have kids, use a nasal siphon. Or if not you can buy one at Walmart for about a dollar.


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[Bubbles_B]

I agree with the earlier post. Some air tubing will definitely help. Place end of tubing at the very top of U-tube and inhale until the flow begins.

 

[Mike J.]

A little saltwater in your mouth once in awhile won't hurt you. Anyway, just close your eyes and pretend your swimming at the beach. Can take a trip and never leave the farm.