going to buy a python

i used it today and i wasnt to impressed with how hard the suction was but it did the job. i love how i dont get fish water in my mouth or having to shake the heck out of the tube. and it is deffenatly awsome for filling the tank back up. oh yeah and it was nice not lugging buckets around.

Too much or too little suction?
 
I love my python. It's a must have in my opinion.

I have strong water pressure so I have to actually use the ball valve to reduce my suction when vacuuming.
 
One thing I've wondered about: what about the temperature of the water from the tap going into the tank? Does it matter if you're a few degrees off if you're changing, say, 20%? :confused:

I have a thermometer I use to take the water temperature from the tank. I set the python adapter to drain with the hose out of the water, the python is sucking air. I then use that same thermometer to test the water coming out of the bottom of the python adapter at the sink. When I get the temperature coming out to match the tank I turn the adapter to fill. Easy.

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Geez, pythons?
Aren't those a little dangerous?
Wouldn't they eat the fish?
I didn't know they were aquatic!

Haha jk

I haven't used a python yet. But I am a little confused, does it automatically suction water out? How does it do that.
And how do you not use buckets to do your water, wouldn't the tap water kill the BB in the gravel (I know the gravel is a little insignifigant, but...), and how about the fishs' health being in tap water? I'm confused :/
 
ive always added PRIME to my tap water while i add stright from the bucket. this thing is amazing. i was able to do my tank and my wifes tank in 20 min instead of 1 hr. i am so glad i bought it. now i have more time to spend on here. lol
 
I haven't used a python yet. But I am a little confused, does it automatically suction water out? How does it do that.
And how do you not use buckets to do your water, wouldn't the tap water kill the BB in the gravel (I know the gravel is a little insignifigant, but...), and how about the fishs' health being in tap water? I'm confused :/

This is the heart of a python water change system.
Python venturi.jpg
The top attaches to a faucet. The left side attaches to a hose with a gravel vac at the end and the bottom is a valve/drain. When the bottom valve is open and you turn on the faucet, water runs through this green plastic venturi creating a suction on the hose thus pulling water from your fish tank. After you have drained enough water you lift the vac up from the surface of the tank so only air gets sucked in. While the water is going through the green thing you match the water temp coming out with the tank water. Now when the green valve at the bottom is turned the water is directed to the hose and into your tank.

If your sink or tub is lower than the tank many people simply use the hose as a siphon and let gravity drain the fish tank. In the summer your plants will love being watered with this stuff.

Many people use Prime to remove chlorine from the water by dosing for the whole tank before adding water back in. Those who use buckets usually just dose Prime right in the bucket.

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Python venturi.jpg
 
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Well, today with my Python I again tried using the sink tap running instead of draining to the tub. I still could not remove waste the size of a pencil lead x 1/4 inch. Thank goodness my plecs are 2-3 inch. My water pressure doesn't seem weak but even in tanks 30 inches tall the Python is less than I'd hoped for.

Syphoning is slow but refills faster, not a miracle device for me.
 
I just run the hose out my front door and let it rip. cleaning the bottom as I go. it works wonderfully. I can not use it on my sinks, the focets are not the kind it takes. and so I fill with buckets. no biggie I got a teen to lift them :)
 
Is the bottom of the faucet attachment open and pulled down all the way. i have about 50 feet with good suction, just a thought.......:)
 
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