Tank Bottom

[DiscusBob]

A Python worked great for me in the beginning, but after a few months, the hose got a few 'soft spots' in it and that was it for siphoning. I can still use it to fill tanks, but I have to follow the hose around and make sure I straighten out the 'soft spots'. When I siphon, the soft spots collapse and no water gets through.

I was thinking about replacing the hose part with a sturdier one from Home Depot... Anyone know the size of the hose?

Bob

[Carol_Roberts]

1/2 inch inside diameter

[Huy Nguyen]

Thanks Pete. Well, I don't know how the say this. But I asked it because I can not believe that ppl actually syphoning everyday. I was more concern about the easiest and quickest way beside syphoning everyday. Well, I am using water pump to do my w/c twice a week. I hope that's ok. Anyway, thanks all for advices.

[samcatj]

The easiest way to keep your tank bottom clean is a bare bottomed tank. It is much easier to siphon out the bottom of the tank without any gravel. Also much quicker.

Good Luck,

Samcatj