Stupid siphoning question

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:

 

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

thanks

 

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...

 

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

thanks

 

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

 

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

 

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

thanks