Refill w/ bucket

[stevent]

Any tips to prevent water from splashing when refilling my aquarium with a bucket?

 

[FINJOY]

SURE, LAY SOME CLEAR NO PRINT WHITE PAPER OR EVEN A CLEAN PIECE OF CLOTH ON TOP OF THE WATER LEVEL AND THEN POUR YOUR WATER IN........

 

[jm1212]

pour slowly at first. i personally aim the flow at the big piece of driftwood i have in the tank. you can also use your hand to diffuse the flow if needed.

 

[jpappy789]

I just do a reverse siphon...

 

[excuzzzeme]

Use a python and put a saucer in the bottom of the tank for the water to hit on.

 

[iheartbettas]

you can use a large wide mouthed jar or large cup. something that will be strong enough to deflect the water and just overflow the smaller container but won't splash the bottom. make sure it's large enough to absorb the force from the water hitting it.

 

[yss]

Just pour slowly.

 

[AbbeysDad]

Pretend yer pouring a beer and don't want to spill any!

 

[Jill-O]

Python

 

[coach_z]

depends on the size of the tank and the bucket.

I have a 2 gallon bucket that i can pour with only one hand. i use my other had to 'catch' the water before it hits the surface. it deflects the water enough. If you have a slightly wider tank you can actually fit some buckets in the tank and then you dont have to pour so slowly. But the easiest thing to do is put a large plate in the tank and then aim for it. Besides that, get a python.

you can also use a bucket and then put a powerhead in it. and attached to the powerhead is a length of tubing aimed to the tank. Plug her in and your bucket should be empty in no time.