How to Clean Used Aquarium Siphons

One of the advantages of the aquarium hobby is that newcomers can often find quality equipment at low prices simply by checking the classified ads and hanging out at the local flea market. As other people give up the hobby and sell their used tanks, siphons, filters and heaters, you can pick up that old equipment for a song and bring it back to like-new condition.

Instructions

    • 1

      Place the used siphon in the bottom of a bucket. Fill the bucket with warm water. Use a spray nozzle to clean the siphon as you fill the bucket.

    • 2

      Soak the siphon in the bucket for 15-20 minutes, Then remove it and rinse it under warm water.

    • 3

      Insert a stiff bristle brush into the siphon tube. Use the brush to clean the inside of the siphon tube.

    • 4

      Rinse the siphon with warm water, then soak it to remove any additional dirt. Clean the siphon tube with a mixture of vinegar and water if it needs additional cleaning. Do not use any detergent or bleaches, since the residues could harm your fish.