Question: Tank Siphon Pump

[Bluemoonjo]

Would something like this be good to use?

Amazon Pump

The price is defiantly right Some of the others are a lot more expensive. Is it a "you get what you pay for item"?

 

[KCKme]

Bought this one or one just like it. It works great. In fact we use it more than the mini Aquino siphon we purchased. We did remove the sprinkler cap.

 

[Bluemoonjo]

Awesome, thanks!
Have you by chance tried the cheap $8ish digital thermometers? I'm thinking it would be more accurate than the traditional floatie ones, if they work. The reviews on Amazon are mixed, they either love it it hate it.

 

[KCKme]

I did buy several digital thermometers on Amazon. Seems like that was about the price. Would have to see the one you are looking at to be sure. I like the ones with the suction cup on the big part to attach to the outside of the tank. The battery seems to run out fast on some of them. For the price its worth getting one or two extra.

 

[Bluemoonjo]

This is the one I was looking at, it takes a "watch" battery, that I've ordered before from Amazon in a 5 pack for $5.

$7 on Amazon

Although, I was peeking around on eBay and see what looks to be the same thing for $3-$4

 

[KCKme]

Hi. yes this is the one we use. My daughter and I like it, seems to work fine it's showing tank temperature at 61F, axies are happy so it must be pretty accurate. I do suggest getting more than one, you'll want another for your container when you pull out your axie's for tank cleanings. Thanks for the tip to look for them on ebay for cheaper!

 

[Leash44]

My syphon has a hand pump that looks just like that one and I love it! I will never have to put my mouth on a tube again lol!