Jadenlea Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Saw this and wondered how it works.. How do you get the water started going through? Thought it couldnt hurt to have it around. (Drip acclimation kit) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Drip-acclimation-kit-for-your-Aquarium-Saltwater-or-Freshwater-Limpits-Reef-/261580951831?pt=Fish_Filters&hash=item3ce7709117 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Get a syringe. Put at bottom of tube. Pull fast. I have that same one and that's what I do I would never suck any tubing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 You have to start the siphon to drip or stream. You can either 1) dip the entire thing in the water and then either close the valve or 2) put your finger over the end that will be outside the tank, or keep your finger over the outside hose or 3) use a bulb or syringe or whatever to start it. The key is for air not to enter the outside tube since the inside will be in the water. IN this way you can start the siphon. Personally, I don't like my hands in the tank much because of unknown chems or whatever on my hands that may cause problems, so I just start by mouth suction. I misplace a bulb, but I always have my big mouth. LOL h4n, Desireenfh and mayphly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I was afraid you would say that Soothing! Luckily I work in a vet hospital and syringes are easy to get! h4n 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r45t4m4n Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 A quick suck and your good to go, I haven't gotten any water in my mouth the many times I have used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elo500 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Just bought this one with a bulb attachment http://www.ebay.com/itm/111333402312?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Sold elo! Ill get that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r45t4m4n Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 mercedes benz of acclimation kits! Jadenlea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clansman Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 I use a photography blower bulb, works fitst time, they cost from a £5 Jadenlea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 I admit I do start mine like this lol. But I just put the end in the water and shake it up and down a little this will almost always start the siphon in the line. If now blowing into the line also works to. Wouldnt try the other way though lol I have and its not tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Hahaha, well I think I may retire the old airline tubing with a knot in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Hahaha, well I think I may retire the old airline tubing with a knot in it.all i use is an airline tube with a ball valve shoved in the end... But im just an old hillbilly lol... If i get water in my mouth just drink some moonshine Rodan76 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted November 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 ewwwww countryboy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 ewwwww countryboy!!ive never gotten water int mouth i was just joking lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 I have. LOL Just a hazard of the trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 I have. LOL Just a hazard of the trade. need me to send ya some emergency moonshine lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Anytime, buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 You can also just use an old IV line. You can adjust drip rate with the roller clamp. It's basically free if you just nab it on its way to the garbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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