I have to confess...I really HATE doing water changes.

[Heady]

I had a 55, 29, and 20 gallon. Used to use the bucket method. It sucked so bad one time I went for half a year with no water change. Seriously time consuming and back breaking work, depending on how close you are to your water source.

Then I got a Python. It did not attach to the kitchen sink faucet - it's one of those faucets that's a spayer and a faucet all in one - but I called the manufacturer and they sent me a brass adapter FREE OF CHARGE. Now I use my Python on all my tanks and it takes about 30 minutes to do the water changes for all 3 of my tanks. Seriously.

It's a good thing too, because last night I just set up my BRAND NEW 100 GALLON tank!!!!

YIPEE!!!!!

 

[Skittyfish]

I start my Python with tap water,then when the water starts flowing out I just turn off the tap and let the siphon to the rest. That way there is no wasting water. It takes just a bit longer, but I have more time to clean just about every corner of the tank.

I have never understood why everyone leaves the water running at the faucet, it just isn't really needed, IMO.

 

[RTR]

When you are running 24 tanks, rate of flow counts.

 

[valerie]

turnign off the ater when using a python also depends whether your sink is higher then your tank or not. I tried turnign off the water after the syphon started but it didn't work since the sink is not lower then my tank, the suction was barely there.

 

[MonoSebaelover]

Mickey- Yes all tanks are in operation. The 209 is an aggressive FOWLR (Fish Only with Live Rock) saltwater tank, 1 55 is a saltwater tank the other is brackish, the 46 is Salt, the 30 is amphibians, the 29 is freshwater, the 20 is freshwater, the 15 is home to an unidentified puffer(fw-bw?), then 10's are home to bettas and sm schools of tetras. If I had more larger tanks I would do more saltwater but I don't like to have sw tanks smaller than 46 gallons. Budgeting for a 1000 gallon someday. I think it will be VERY pricy but oh well. It will be worth it to house the Triggers I have!

 

[mickey]

Awesome dedication to the hobby.
The very best of luck with the 1000 gallon.
I cant even begin to wonder what it will look like but it sure will make for some wonderful pics i hope you can post some when you get it up and running.
Cheers.

 

[Skittyfish]

Hmmm..yes I get your point. My tank is in a different room (25 ft barely lets me get to all corners.) And if I had to change a bunch of tanks I'd definately want the flow!

 

[nvision]

actually, you don't need to fill up the python hose to start siphoning. just attach the hose to the faucet adapter, open up the bottom plug, and start the faucet. the running water will literally suck out the air in the hose and start the siphoning up for you.

 

[MonoSebaelover]

I will probably be updating my tank profiles in the forum so that it includes all tanks. That way, you can see what all fish I have if anyone is interested. Specialize in more rare stuff so more water changes are needed (felt like was hijacking the post so had to add something to make myself feel better!).

 

[Tiger15]

I know one person who hires someone to do water change on his tanks and so it is a perfect solution for those who hate water change.