You know there is a much better way of starting a siphon than sucking on the disgusting hose right?
Put the main part of the hose in the tank, with the hole facing up. Let it fill up all the way then jerk it out of the tank. Let the water drain half way out of the main part and then quickly put the hose back in the water. The force of the draining water will start the suction again.
Or just look at this link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_lFtqsg6GY
I don't understand how someone can suck so hard to the point where they have to swallow what comes at them..
Poor eel..
give him a break guys...so what if he likes sucking on hoses and instinctively swallows down whatever hits the back of his throat!
its his life, let him do what he wants...no matter how peculiar of a characteristic it may be...

So you sucked down a fish while starting a syphon,sounds like some real sucking power.Hate to see you with a golfball and a length of garden hose.