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title: "Squeeze Siphon Starter Aquarium Adapter"
brand: "python"
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# Siphon starts instantly with a squeeze Includes 1/4" & 1/2" adapters for versatile tubing Proudly made in the USA with durable materials Squeeze Siphon Starter Aquarium Adapter

**Brand:** python
**Price:** $30.58
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Squeeze, siphon, and save your tank time—no mess, no stress!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Squeeze Siphon Starter Aquarium Adapter by python
- **How much does it cost?** $30.58 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- python enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted python brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Hygienic & Hands-Free:** Avoid contact with aquarium water—keep your hands and health safe during maintenance.
- • **Built for Fresh & Marine Tanks:** Reliable performance whether you’re caring for freshwater or saltwater ecosystems.
- • **Universal Tubing Compatibility:** Fits both 1/4" and 1/2" tubing, making it perfect for most gravel washers and siphon kits.
- • **Effortless Water Flow Activation:** Kickstart your aquarium siphon with a simple squeeze—no mouth-priming needed!
- • **Easy Maintenance & Durable Design:** Quick to disassemble for unclogging, crafted with quality materials for long-lasting use.

## Overview

The Python Squeeze Siphon Starter Aquarium Adapter is a user-friendly, hygienic tool designed to initiate water flow in aquarium siphons effortlessly. Compatible with common 1/4" and 1/2" tubing sizes, it eliminates the need for mouth-priming, ensuring safe and efficient water changes in both freshwater and marine tanks. Made in the USA with durable materials, it features a simple squeeze bulb and easy-to-clean valve system, making aquarium maintenance faster and cleaner for hobbyists and professionals alike.

## Description

The Python Squeeze Siphon Starter is designed for use with the Python Pro-Clean Gravel Washer & Siphon Kits. This stress-free siphon starter gets water flowing with a simple squeeze. It completely eliminates the need for "mouth-priming" and ensures that you'll never ingest aquarium water again! Includes both 1/4" and 1/2" adapters.

Review: does the job - Since the description is pretty lackluster I will re-describe the product: First of all it is made for tubing that is either 1/2" or 1/4" These are the most common sizes for gravel suction hoses. It comes with 5 parts pre-assembled and a extra adapter for the 1/4" tubing. The rubber squeeze bulb is just that. There is the 1/2" adapter on one end. The other end is the the drain end which has 3 parts making a ball valve. Also this product is made in the U.S.A. At first I didn't think the thing worked I squeezed several times and nothing. I read the instructions and it still didn't get it to work. Thinking that maybe it was clogged I opened it up (super easy to do, which is great if the pump every gets clogged with stuff you suck up)and realized how it worked. In order for it to work you must have the draining end of the pump facing UP(They completely failed to mention this in the instructions). Once you've primed your suction tubing you can point the drain down into your bucket or wherever you're draining. The reason for this is the valve will be open if the drain end is facing down so when you squeeze the air pressure won't build up--air will just go out the drain end. Anyway the product works great, which is great because although I love Snailbert (my snail) I am absolutely disgusted by him at the same. Now I don't ever come in contact with the water in his tank. One downside is that I personally think it's a bit expensive, but maybe rubber is expensive or maybe it's because it's made in the the U.S.A.
Review: A LITTLE WONDER - I've had aquariums for decades. Siphon tubes are a fact of life to do water changes. With a new tall column tank I knew I was going to have trouble as it's too narrow to siphon the regular way. When I saw this "starter" I figured why not? Fits my regular Python tube siphon and is so much easier to get the water flow going than just gravity. Only drawback is if you have moss balls that have lost their roundness, it will suck the bits & pieces up and you have to unclog the little ball cock but that's easy enough with tweezers. I'm using it in both a 29 gallon regular tank & the 15 gallon column tank. Much faster and more efficient with this starter!

## Features

- Designed for use with the Python Pro-Clean Gravel Washer & Siphon Kits
- Siphon starter gets water flowing with a simple squeeze
- Eliminates the need for "mouth-priming"
- Easy to use and reliable
- Suitable for use in both freshwater and marine environments

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0017JHPA6 |
| ASIN  | B0017JHPA6 |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #37,095 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #124 in Aquarium Air Pump Accessories |
| Brand Name | Python |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (1,932) |
| Date First Available | October 19, 2006 |
| Date First Available  | October 19, 2006 |
| Department | Pet Owners |
| Department  | Pet Owners |
| Directions | Please see packaging for directions. |
| Included Components | Item On Package |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.05 x 2.05 x 2.05 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.03 x 2.44 x 2.4 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.24 ounces |
| Item model number | 13PS |
| Item model number  | 13PS |
| Manufacturer | Python Products Inc. |
| Manufacturer  | Python Products Inc. |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | Python Squeeze |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 6.05 x 2.05 x 2.05 inches; 2.24 ounces |
| Size | 2.05 x 2.05 x 6.05 |
| Specific Uses for Product | Indoor |
| Target Audience Keyword | fish |
| Warranty Description | Please see manufacturer website for details. |

## Images

![Squeeze Siphon Starter Aquarium Adapter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61IDSKHgRJL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: We have a Python mini, I know it says it will fit. I'm wondering if it will improve the suction, because the siphon doesn't pull dirt from the gravel?**
A: It's only to start a suction and draw water out of tank

**Q: I have the "no spill clean and fill" kit. will the squeeze device work with a 50' hose? i want to drain my dirty water outside.**
A: Yes, it will work as long as you are draining all downhill and have patience. You'll need to have the bulb several inches below the lowest water level you want to achieve and you'll need the effluent end to be still lower without much if any rise in between. Of course you'll need to attach 50+ feet of hose/tubing to the effluent end. That hose should ideally be 7/8" but you can use 1/2" ID tubing and a heat gun to attach it to the effluent side. I use this at work (research aquaculture) to empty sumps and run the water out of the back door.

**Q: Will it fit the phytonutrients or clean mini siphon ?**
A: Not sure...It fits the outside diameter of the Python hose which I believe is 5/8"

**Q: What am i do wrong? had to start siphon with mouth. pump squeezing does nothing. pump and bucket were several feet below aquarium as directed.**
A: With Siphon Squeeze attached to your hose make sure the it is lower than the tank water level then quickly squeeze a couple times to start the siphon. It might help if the end of the unit is facing up at first to allow the ball inside to close when squeezing. This should create a vacuum which will pull water down the hose.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ does the job
*by F***L on June 17, 2010*

Since the description is pretty lackluster I will re-describe the product: First of all it is made for tubing that is either 1/2" or 1/4" These are the most common sizes for gravel suction hoses. It comes with 5 parts pre-assembled and a extra adapter for the 1/4" tubing. The rubber squeeze bulb is just that. There is the 1/2" adapter on one end. The other end is the the drain end which has 3 parts making a ball valve. Also this product is made in the U.S.A. At first I didn't think the thing worked I squeezed several times and nothing. I read the instructions and it still didn't get it to work. Thinking that maybe it was clogged I opened it up (super easy to do, which is great if the pump every gets clogged with stuff you suck up)and realized how it worked. In order for it to work you must have the draining end of the pump facing UP(They completely failed to mention this in the instructions). Once you've primed your suction tubing you can point the drain down into your bucket or wherever you're draining. The reason for this is the valve will be open if the drain end is facing down so when you squeeze the air pressure won't build up--air will just go out the drain end. Anyway the product works great, which is great because although I love Snailbert (my snail) I am absolutely disgusted by him at the same. Now I don't ever come in contact with the water in his tank. One downside is that I personally think it's a bit expensive, but maybe rubber is expensive or maybe it's because it's made in the the U.S.A.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A LITTLE WONDER
*by M***Y on April 19, 2020*

I've had aquariums for decades. Siphon tubes are a fact of life to do water changes. With a new tall column tank I knew I was going to have trouble as it's too narrow to siphon the regular way. When I saw this "starter" I figured why not? Fits my regular Python tube siphon and is so much easier to get the water flow going than just gravity. Only drawback is if you have moss balls that have lost their roundness, it will suck the bits & pieces up and you have to unclog the little ball cock but that's easy enough with tweezers. I'm using it in both a 29 gallon regular tank & the 15 gallon column tank. Much faster and more efficient with this starter!

### ⭐ Edit - not so great
*by F***T on December 7, 2021*

Edit 3/9/22 this siphon bulb worked so well at first I gave it five stars. Now it doesn't work at all. The product life is just too short to give it any more than one. Flexing the bulb causes the two connections to lose the seal over just a short amount of time. I'm going to try caulking it and hope that I can get a little more use out of it. This siphon bulb works so well and with so little effort. You only need to have the bulb 2-3 inches below the end of your influent hose for it to work. It's also very sturdy unlike most aquarium bulbs and I anticipate it will last a long time. I didn't have any problems with the bulb leaking when I switched from the 1/2" to the 1/4" adapter. I only did this because I already had 1/4" ID tubing. It should be noted that the 1/2" adapter is actually 9/16" so you will need to use a heat gun or very hot hairdryer to install 1/2" ID tubing. If you want to fit a hose on the effluent side, which I did, it's slightly less than 7/8". I recommend using 3/4" ID vinyl tubing and a heat gun for a drip free fit if you need to run the effluent off somewhere.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Python Squeeze Siphon Starter Aquarium Adapter
- Python Pro-Clean Aquarium Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit, Small
- Python Pro Clean-Mini 1" x 6" Tube with 6 ft. Hose

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