Clear PVC for syphon

pelleeklund

pelleeklund

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Hey I was just wondering if anyone with a deep tank has managed to find a thin diameter clear PVC syphon over 31 inches long for their tank. I've been using a DIY syphon with a full size 3/4in PVC as the extension and it's a pain to move around. I see 24 inch models all the time but I don't feel like dipping my arm 7 inches into the tank the whole time I syphon. I've been meaning to ask this for years, just dealing with my clunky rig, but no more, today is the day for change.


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rodger

rodger

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You could add a piece of regular PVC to what you have. Frankly, if you don't want a wet hand are you sure you are in the right hobby?
 
Lepisosteus

Lepisosteus

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The problem with extending the tube is the suction is not as strong and some of the waste that you would normally remove would now stay
 
ragin_cajun

ragin_cajun

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I just bought the 48 inch Python gravel vac for the exact same reason. I was looking around the internet for clear acrylic tubing to make one, which I found. then I was trying to figure out how to to attach a hose to it, looking for the right hose barb fitting to fit acrylic tube, finding only PVC fittings. I started adding up the price to buy and build my own, plus my time playing around with all this, and I decided to just buy the one Python already makes. Works great. I just vacuum solids off the sand into a filter sock every few days--nothing to it. I love filter socks.
 
Redearsunfish

Redearsunfish

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