Nano Siphon for tight spots

Calpoly2103 · Oct 20, 2020

Hi All,

Anyone have any recommendations on a good tiny siphon that would get into tight spots on my tank? I've got a small one now, but need something even smaller.

Maybe 1GPM, or 1" in Diameter or close to.

Thank you!

Reefin' Alaska · Oct 20, 2020

Get a piece of 1" tubing?

Calpoly2103 · Oct 21, 2020

Like pvc pipe, or flexible tubing? I have flexible.

Calpoly2103 · Oct 21, 2020

Sorry, I misread your comment. Lol don't need a tube, i need an actual siphon which won't suck up the rock but will suck up algae/dirt from the bed. Just looking to see if anyone with a nano tank has something tiny they like. My smallest one right now is about 1.5", but need something even smaller.

Thanks!

Tamberav · Oct 21, 2020

Like this?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002APRT2/ref=cm_cr_othr_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8#cm_cr_carousel_images_section

A sea K · Oct 21, 2020

I use airline tubing with 1/4 clear rigid tubing on the end for vacuuming my beta tank. It works great for really small jobs and tight spaces.

Reefin' Alaska · Oct 21, 2020

Calpoly2103 said:
Sorry, I misread your comment. Lol don't need a tube, i need an actual siphon which won't suck up the rock but will suck up algae/dirt from the bed. Just looking to see if anyone with a nano tank has something tiny they like. My smallest one right now is about 1.5", but need something even smaller.

Thanks!

You can just pinch the piece of tube to control the flow and keep from siphoning rock out.. =)

NeonRabbit221B · Oct 21, 2020

Yeah I have to agree with others... just use tubing. Pinching the tube to slow the flow.

Calpoly2103 · Oct 21, 2020

Thank you guys for all the advice. I've come to a small problem though, my tank is pretty packed with coral and I've unfortunately injured a frogspawn a few times by trying to use a tube to clean the bottom. That's why i was looking for an actual "siphon" mechanism.

Anyways, i'll try the smallest tubing i suppose. I think this will work!

Calpoly2103 · Oct 21, 2020

A sea K said:
I use airline tubing with 1/4 clear rigid tubing on the end for vacuuming my beta tank. It works great for really small jobs and tight spaces.

This is a great idea, I'll likely end up getting a 16" clear rigid tube and connect it to some airline tubing. Thanks for the suggestion!

acshaw80 · Oct 21, 2020

Calpoly2103 said:
Hi All,

Anyone have any recommendations on a good tiny siphon that would get into tight spots on my tank? I've got a small one now, but need something even smaller.

Maybe 1GPM, or 1" in Diameter or close to.

Thank you!

I use this to siphon and it works better than traditional aquarium siphons in my opinion. I don't think it would siphon algae though...really only for water. Maybe try a Julian's Thing?

A sea K · Oct 23, 2020

acshaw80 said:
I use this to siphon and it works better than traditional aquarium siphons in my opinion. I don't think it would siphon algae though...really only for water. Maybe try a Julian's Thing?

Uh, the gas siphon has a copper nipple that starts the siphon. Copper is not at all appropriate for a reef system!