ProFlatlander15 Posted November 10, 2004 Posted November 10, 2004 i have two 1/2" siphons for my overflow, and that doesn't seem to be enough siphon. my drain is still running partially dry....how do i get a stronger siphon??? do i need bigger tubing? my sihpon just isnt strong...and i want more water flow so i can turn my pump up.
cadesun Posted November 11, 2004 Posted November 11, 2004 if you have a skimmer, it is a strong possibility that microbubbles are being trapped in your siphon, slowing it down. i tap mine vigarously once or twice a week to clear them.
ProFlatlander15 Posted November 12, 2004 Author Posted November 12, 2004 i kno where ur commin fom, but i have no skimmer....
cadesun Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 hmmm... i know this sounds weird, but try just one 1/2" tube and see if that works. i have read that if there is not enough flow through a siphon it will not work properly. i used to run 2 1" siphons on my tank, and it didn't work very well, so i took one out and now it keeps my tank and fuge tank water levels nearly even.
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