Is "Pure" your dechlorinator? I use Prime and add it straight to the tank as I am filling. You have to treat for the entire volume of the tank and not just the amount of new water you are adding. Many people do it this way.
Easier water changes on a "larger" aquarium
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I had a Python but my mom decided to change the faucet so now its like a well style so no the python is useless. I just siphon the water outside through my window then add my prime then fill it back up with the hose after letting the hose run outside on the lawn for a bit. That's what I do on my 53 gallon and 135 gallon. For my 20 gallons my 10 and my 5's I just use buckets.
I found a Lee's water changer on clearance at Petco for $12.00. My 55 was a real pain before, literally. I also use it to fill the 18g plastic tub to treat the water before wc on my little tanks. Then use a gallon jug to tote it to the tanks.
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Python for the win! I actually use Lee's but same difference. I bought mine at Walmart which was much cheaper than at petco etc. 
Yes just add it straight to the tank! It should be to treat the whole volume of the aquarium, not just what you are replacing.
Please get a python!! I used to do almost daily water changes to my 55 discus grow out with buckets. Finally got a python...about 6 wks later one of parts broke...I literally started crying thinking of having to lift all those buckets for even 1 water change!! Your back will definitely owe you!!
Please get a python!! I used to do almost daily water changes to my 55 discus grow out with buckets. Finally got a python...about 6 wks later one of parts broke...I literally started crying thinking of having to lift all those buckets for even 1 water change!! Your back will definitely owe you!!
I use my FX5 on my 135 to drain to the tank 
. Hook up some 1" ID hose to the spare aqua stop valve the FX5 comes with and you can drain 900 GPH lol. Then I use the hose to fill the tank back up. On my 120 tall I use my python.
. Hook up some 1" ID hose to the spare aqua stop valve the FX5 comes with and you can drain 900 GPH lol. Then I use the hose to fill the tank back up. On my 120 tall I use my python.
I toughen up and use the 5gal bucket for the 40 in the house. Use the freezing ground water from the garage hose for the 2 tanks in there. I just adjust the flow to fill the tanks slowly, fish don't notice or care.
