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Another thing, make sure your tank water level is higher than the bucket. Physics, man. The bigger the height difference, the stronger the siphon.

Yo, gotta prime that siphon proper. Dunk the whole tube in the tank first, let it fill up, then quick pull it out. Works every time for my 40 breeder with gravel.


That's solid advice. Also, if you're using sand, a wider tube helps prevent clogging. I switched to a Python system and never looked ...