Gadget to hold water change tubing onto tank rim?

[Benjamin Slade]

When changing water in my tank (no sump), I use a maxijet 1000 pump and
some plastic tubing to siphon water out (maxijet in the tank). Then, to
put the newly mixed water into the tank, I use the same pump in the
bucket with the tubing going up to the tank.

So my question is: is there some sort of gadget that will clip to the
side of tank rim (or bucket rim) so I don't have to use one of my hands
to hold the non-pump end of the plastic tubing?

Thanks
Ben in DC

(put 030516 anywhere in the subj to get thru)

"Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one"
Albert Einstein

[Charles Spitzer]

spring clamp.

"Benjamin Slade" > wrote in message
...
> When changing water in my tank (no sump), I use a maxijet 1000 pump and
> some plastic tubing to siphon water out (maxijet in the tank). Then, to
> put the newly mixed water into the tank, I use the same pump in the
> bucket with the tubing going up to the tank.
>
> So my question is: is there some sort of gadget that will clip to the
> side of tank rim (or bucket rim) so I don't have to use one of my hands
> to hold the non-pump end of the plastic tubing?
>
> Thanks
> Ben in DC
>
> (put 030516 anywhere in the subj to get thru)
>
> "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one"
> Albert Einstein

[John]

Not sure if they sell anything, but a quick DIY for under $5 should work. Get
a straight section and two 90's of CPVC in whatever size that would allow you
to put your tube over it. Cut one small piece the width of the rim of your
tank, and two other pieces....one should be long to keep the U pointing
downwards, I'd say 6-8". The other should be short enough it wont blow at your
sand (add one more 90 on the short side if you want it to blow out rather than
down into tank). You could even do this with some extra flex tubing and two
slip on 90 degree fittings.
~John

[Fishnut]

On Tue, 03 Aug 2004 17:39:44 GMT, Benjamin Slade
> wrote:

>When changing water in my tank (no sump), I use a maxijet 1000 pump and
>some plastic tubing to siphon water out (maxijet in the tank). Then, to
>put the newly mixed water into the tank, I use the same pump in the
>bucket with the tubing going up to the tank.
>
>So my question is: is there some sort of gadget that will clip to the
>side of tank rim (or bucket rim) so I don't have to use one of my hands
>to hold the non-pump end of the plastic tubing?
>
>Thanks
>Ben in DC

>(put 030516 anywhere in the subj to get thru)
>
>"Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one"
>Albert Einstein

Benjamin,

Eheim sell some "Shepherd's crooks", which are rigid plastic, shaped
as it says. You can push your return line onto this, and hang the
long-end into the tank. This should remain stable.

Regards, Fishnut.

[reefman MC]

Anyplace that sells an SCWD sells the return elbow that will hook on the
tank for $7. www.championlighting.com www.captivereefs.com


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[Toni]

"Charles Spitzer" > wrote in message
...
> spring clamp.
>


LOL
I have a spring clamp on every "fish only" garbage can in the house- *and*
one clamped beneath each aquarium.
It only took me one time to need one and not have it until I ran to Home
Depot and stocked up!


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[RickS]

"Easy Clean Bucket Clip" by Hagen.
From the product description: "Ingenious plastic device attaches to side of
bucket, holding tubing secure as water is draining. Adjustable unit stops
flow of water enabling you to empty bucket without losing siphon! When
bucket is empty, replace clip, open up the flow, and continue cleaning. Unit
can accommodate up to a 1" OD hose and is adjustable to control flow rate."

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=8163&Ne=40000&R=16366&Nao=27&N=2004+113159

[daemonfly]

Since I started having aquariums I've developed a good collection of
various sized "C-Clips" with suction cups for heaters, rigid canister
filter tubes, etc... ranging in size from 1/4" up to 1" dia. I have a
few that fit the size tubing I use for water changes, so I just stick it
to the inside fo glass, pop the hose in & siphon away.





RickS wrote:
> "Easy Clean Bucket Clip" by Hagen.
> From the product description: "Ingenious plastic device attaches to side of
> bucket, holding tubing secure as water is draining. Adjustable unit stops
> flow of water enabling you to empty bucket without losing siphon! When
> bucket is empty, replace clip, open up the flow, and continue cleaning. Unit
> can accommodate up to a 1" OD hose and is adjustable to control flow rate."
>
> http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=8163&Ne=40000&R=16366&Nao=27&N=2004+113159
>
>

[Benjamin Slade]

Interesting, this item seems to be on backorder at multiple web sites.
Maybe this news thread is causing a run? ;)

Ben in DC

RickS wrote:
> "Easy Clean Bucket Clip" by Hagen.
> From the product description: "Ingenious plastic device attaches to side of
> bucket, holding tubing secure as water is draining. Adjustable unit stops
> flow of water enabling you to empty bucket without losing siphon! When
> bucket is empty, replace clip, open up the flow, and continue cleaning. Unit
> can accommodate up to a 1" OD hose and is adjustable to control flow rate."
>
> http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=8163&Ne=40000&R=16366&Nao=27&N=2004+113159
>
>

[Benjamin Slade]

Something like this item sounds close to what you're talking about:

U-Tube with Directional Return
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=FT0001

But I really would like something that clamps into place so it doesn't
accidentally slide sideways and have the nozzle point breaking the siphon.

I guess I could use the same gadget to pump new water back into the tank.

Ben in DC

John wrote:

> Not sure if they sell anything, but a quick DIY for under $5 should work. Get
> a straight section and two 90's of CPVC in whatever size that would allow you
> to put your tube over it. Cut one small piece the width of the rim of your
> tank, and two other pieces....one should be long to keep the U pointing
> downwards, I'd say 6-8". The other should be short enough it wont blow at your
> sand (add one more 90 on the short side if you want it to blow out rather than
> down into tank). You could even do this with some extra flex tubing and two
> slip on 90 degree fittings.
> ~John

[Benjamin Slade]

I think I have my solution. The maxi-jet pumps come with a
hang-over-the-edge bracket which is very secure.

I'll use two maxi-jet pumps, one in the tank mounted with the
hang-over-the-edge bracket (that pumps water out of the tank), the other
down in the bucket (that pumps new water back into the tank).

To extract the water, I'll turn power on to the in tank pump. To pump
the new water back into the tank, I put the other end of the hose into
the new water bucket and turn the power onto the in-bucket pump.

Overkill? Maybe, but it's fast, easy, and minimizes the chances of
spilling water onto the floor.

Ben in DC

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Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
Albert Einstein


Benjamin Slade wrote:
> When changing water in my tank (no sump), I use a maxijet 1000 pump and
> some plastic tubing to siphon water out (maxijet in the tank). Then, to
> put the newly mixed water into the tank, I use the same pump in the
> bucket with the tubing going up to the tank.
>
> So my question is: is there some sort of gadget that will clip to the
> side of tank rim (or bucket rim) so I don't have to use one of my hands
> to hold the non-pump end of the plastic tubing?
>
> Thanks
> Ben in DC
>
> (put 030516 anywhere in the subj to get thru)
>
> "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one"
> Albert Einstein