Plz Help me start my siphon

Discussion in 'Fish Tank Brands and Kits' started by Godbert, Mar 4, 2007.

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  1. Godbert

    Godbert Montipora Capricornis

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    how do i do it?
     
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  3. sharkatak

    sharkatak Flamingo Tongue

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    Put your mouth over the end and suck.
     
  4. Dyngoe

    Dyngoe Fire Worm

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    Are you taling about an overflow siphon tube? Just put a piece of air tube up in it and suck out the air.
     
  5. Godbert

    Godbert Montipora Capricornis

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    yes i am talking about an overflow i stuck the tubing in and sucked but nothing happenned
     
  6. glampka

    glampka Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Make sure both ends of the siphon tube are covered with water. If one isn't you'll just keep on sucking air.