Safe and easy ways to start a siphon for aquarium water changes

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[thefishdoctor]

I've updated the video description to answer questions about diseases humans can catch from fish/aquaria.

[T-theRealOne]

When I was employed at a children’s science museum, one of my regular tasks was to siphon pebbles from the upper section of the outdoor water and sand flow exhibit using the last method. To accomplish this, we used a short, clear tube, which we submerged completely underwater until it filled up. Then, we covered one end with our thumb, lifted it out of the water, and released our thumb to initiate the siphoning action.

[iAteTheRamen]

Honestly, watching all the crap in my substrate get sucked into the siphon is so satisfying to watch.

[catfrog]

Easiest method for starting the siphon that I have seen- you have just saved me a lot of stress! Thank you!

[jennyjohn]

This guys awesome when i was younger i always wanted to be a fish vet. as i got older it didnt seem realistic boy am i wrong this guy is actually doing it.
I'd take my sick fish to him.

[SuccessforLifester]

I have always been using the third method. Discovered it one day by accident

[AlanRodriguez-ewmi]

Keep the videos coming man! YouTube needs you. Specially all of us that love the hobby.

[dellab]

Dude, thank you for this! I've been using my tube recklessly and it stresses my fish out so bad lol. This was very helpful!

[elisamilan]

I've never heard of these ways! This is so cool, thank you! I use the Python Hose that connects to my sink but it uses so much water that I may just start doing it this way!

[neptune]

Dr. Loh, love the video. Totally addicted!! I'm new to fish keeping and your videos have been a tremendous help! I wish I had a local fish vet on the East coast of US.

[vikeshjain]

I used the 3rd option and it worked flawlessly. Thanks

[caewalker]

Great work Doc . I didn't know about the kink method . As I use a garden hose to do water changes this method will help alot.
I also run water through the garden hose till I fill the hose, then disconnect the hose from the tap (faucet, that creates a syphon.

[niznomores]

Wow, no need to buy a siphon pump with ur ingenious and free method. Thanks!

[tiiacoo]

I've gotten the tank water in my mouth more times than I'd have liked to 😂 great video! Didn't know there were so many techniques

[jjjtubo]

A fellow hobbyist and best friend contracted some dangerous strain of hepatitis, went to the doctor and to his surprise the first question the doctor asked him was "do you have an aquarium?". He then remembered starting a siphon with his mouth and swallowing some water during the process...

[Seanminnig]

Watched so many videos but this was the only one that worked. Thank you 🙏

[seanharrilal]

Thank you so much been wanting to try this for so long cuz i don't have a pump + Filter yet, my Dad has been telling me now to use my mouth, thank goodness i never tried it, I didn't know you can catch so much diseases from Fish and Animals in general... Will try the regular hose trick!! Taking in this great educational vid as of Thursday 21st May 2020

[Richiko]

Look at that flower horn! So beautiful! And thank you so much for the tips!

[thechannelivesetupbecausey]

Any suggestions for doing this with a fry tank. I am worried in case any of them get sucked up the tube.

[T_T]

Loved it! LOVED IT! Thank you so much for the video!! Wishing you all the best from Belgium 💪🙏🍀😁