Water changes

[johnyboy]

What kind of syphon do I need to complete water changes ?

 

[Thunderfan]

Piece of hose

 

[GHill762]

or just this:

the gravel vac version (top pic) you an get at nearly any pet store or in many cases even at walmart. the acrylic hose (bottom pic) you can get at most hardware stores like home depot or lowes.

 

[Chris-tico]

yes. you only need a hose.

 

[saltyphish]

I use a hose only from Lowe's

 

[Reef_a_holiks]

Do not start the siphon with your mouth, ive learned that it could be deadly. I recommend purchasing a pump to do the siphoning or draining for you. Think safety first

 

[Thunderfan]

Why is it deadly?

 

[Nano man]

That's an old myth! Now if you siphon too much and drink the tank water, then you might have a problem.

 

[saltyphish]

Deadly? Hmmm, I have done this for years.

 

[GHill762]

I'm not dead and I've accidentally drank my share of tank water..

 

[Webslinger]

ShopVac

 

[beaslbob]

Sorry I can't help(don't do water changes :crossedlips

 

[Rob Top1]

A big siphion tube

 

[GHill762]

A big siphion tube

how big is your tank oh:

 

[Rob Top1]

That siphion is for a 22,000 gallon and a 18,000 gal indoor pond my friend maintains. I just got to design the siphion.

 

[nanolax]

Try this one: http://www.amazon.com/JBJ-Instant-Siphon-Gravel-Cleaner/dp/B00540BLMC

It has a squeeze bulb to start the siphon, so you won't have to drink tank water

 

[First reef]

I use a small pump and hose

 

[NanaReefer]

I use a small pump and hose

Me too. Makes taking the water from my sump much easier.

 

[bitzerjd]

Piece of clear hose and a big bucket....been doing that for 30+ years!