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If you have to, then you can use buckets filled with water from the sink. You want to match the temp of the water from the sink to as close as you can from the tank. Water from the hose outside is just too cold and will shock your fish possibly to death so don't do that.

By the way, welcome to Aquaria Central. Enjoy your stay.

Marinemom
 
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I picked up one of these several years ago at Wal-mart. It works really well to get things off without damaging them. I imagine if you have hard water that the deposits have locked it up tight. You could try soaking the faucet in vinegar or CLR.

As for using the python for vacuuming, I just toss one end into the bathtub and I get plenty of suction. No need to run the faucet and waste all that water. You can also attach a standard garden hose to the python and run it outside to water/fertilize your yard. For a 36 gallon I would just use buckets. 50% water change is only 4 trips. I use a bucket to change my QT tank in the garage, and I fill up the buckets in the bathtub.
 
Quick update, we got the faucet gismo fixed so I am going to the petstore today to purchase my python.

What do you all think about undergravel filters for a beginner? I have a 36 gal tank that came with a Aqueon power filter (30). Seems like a decent filter, anyone think I need anything else (better)? I'm planning to have some live plants (don't like plastic) and I want a nice color tank with smaller size fish (still researching).

Thanks again for your advice.

M.
 
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