Stupid siphoning question

[gaboon]

I need to siphon the top layer of substrate this weekend. Does anyone have any tips? The last time I tried this, I was so busy watching what I was siphoning, within a minute I drained half the tank. :blushing:

 

[Ocean]

whatch the tank level as well sorry all advise i can give

thanks

 

[jacquesb]

hi Gaboon - no - sorry man. I don't siphon my tank, as I have a sea cuke and star-fish that needs food.... AND a boxer shrimp that eats off the floor.... Unfortunately I can only second Ocean's comment.... This is an "active" type task - not passive...

 

[Ocean]

I remember when you first came on gaboon and you ahd those lovely frogs you know

thanks

 

[Kanga]

If you have a canister filter filled with filter floss you can use that.

You will siphon out the muck it will get caught up and the water will return "cleaned" to your tank

 

[jacquesb]

Hey Kanga - Good idea man! You are "awake" this time of the afternoon - day and week has been FAR too long already for me!

 

[Ocean]

oh Kanga nice self portat you got there as an advtar how old are you there?

thanks