TaBeck1990 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 What are the best methods to shut down and empty an aquarium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mines bigger Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 TAke out 75% of the water, take out all ornaments filters and heaters then catch the fish. Then drain the last of the water and take out the gravel if it is still too heavy to lift.... Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raycam01_au Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 ummmm take everything out?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaBeck1990 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 It's really the end bit that I have difficulty with as all my tanks are to big to pick up. I've resorted to using towels to soak up the last of the water, any easier way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbi Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Once your siphon stops sucking up water due to the low level, use a container and scoop out the rest of water into a bucket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano01 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 i just use a bit if hose and suck it through and then let it run out the window i have never had any issues and all water is out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raycam01_au Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 drill a hole into the bottom n throw a balll valve on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I use the hose to syphon as much as possible then I use abit of foam under one edge of the tank so the remaining water pools to the opposite end - then I use a piece of airline tubing to syphon the rest out followed by an old disused beach towel for the last few drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaBeck1990 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 How do you get a siphon going with a hose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanoz Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 How do you get a siphon going with a hose? Suck the end of it (Get your mind out of the gutter you dirty ba$tard$..... LOLOLOL) and hope not to get any of that lovely fish poo water in your mouth!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__CAV__ Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 suck... just try not to get a mouthful..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCKHEAD Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Suck the end of it (Get your mind out of the gutter you dirty ba$tard$..... LOLOLOL) and hope not to get any of that lovely fish poo water in your mouth!! Lol Or could attach hose to tap turn on till hose is full then pull it off . Easy and clean. My sis asked the exact same question yesterday . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCKHEAD Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Forgot to mention. Don't try use ur power head to start the siphon. I tried it once, shot water onto my light, gave me a reasonable kick and shorted the house lol. Circuit breakers save lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
