I keep my filter off and only add the conditioner after the change. I leave it for about 10 mins then switch it back on.
Never had a spike since the bacs are in the canister.
In 2010 I spent 5-6 days doing waterchanges? (calling all python users)
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Never had a spike since the bacs are in the canister.
I think your fittings may be different in the UK & Pythons don't fit the newer faucets here. I know there's something similar there or you can use a waterbed filler for DIY, ask at lfs or club, they should know.
I get the siphon going at the kitchen sink then turn off the water & throw the end in the tub. Most tanks are around sink height so the flow is SLOW & wastes water. Then to refill I reattach, adjust temp, add Prime for the tank volume & refill. Not quite the miracle I was hoping for but MUCH better than buckets for my 7 tanks, it's slower than I'd hoped. I still use a small gravel vac & bucket for my 10g shrimp tank.
I get the siphon going at the kitchen sink then turn off the water & throw the end in the tub. Most tanks are around sink height so the flow is SLOW & wastes water. Then to refill I reattach, adjust temp, add Prime for the tank volume & refill. Not quite the miracle I was hoping for but MUCH better than buckets for my 7 tanks, it's slower than I'd hoped. I still use a small gravel vac & bucket for my 10g shrimp tank.
I learnt how easy it can be myself in september and posted a thread on it also.
I also carried bucket after bucket, spill here and there!!
I use the aquavac same as the python and it is amazing!
Water changes are easy and I don't feel like "uggg I have to do a water chage" It takes no time at all!
I can do a 30 to 50% water change on my 33 and 80G in an hour.
Also my cats love chasing the bubbles lol.
I also carried bucket after bucket, spill here and there!!
I use the aquavac same as the python and it is amazing!
Water changes are easy and I don't feel like "uggg I have to do a water chage" It takes no time at all!
I can do a 30 to 50% water change on my 33 and 80G in an hour.
Also my cats love chasing the bubbles lol.
They are great. I drain mine directly outside then to refill we have one of those retractable sink heads, I disconnect the head of the sink then attach it to the python with a small C clamp.
you can easily improvise one with parts from a hardware store! there's a couple threads in the diy section with instructions on how to do so.
i use it to start it up then turn the water off. i also drain mine out side to the back yard. i just use a reg hose for filling that way i have one emptying one tank while i fill the other.
the main part is just a water bed hose connector. you can do it your self and probability save your self a good amount of money.
I've had mixed results. My tank is level with my sink. Even with the water running, I can't get enough suction to vacum the debris and substrate. I end up draining slowly but still have to use syphon and buckets to clean.
It is amazing for refilling, I love that. As others said, just add the water conditioner before, or as, you refill.
I can do a 40% change on my 165G in <45 min.
It is amazing for refilling, I love that. As others said, just add the water conditioner before, or as, you refill.
I can do a 40% change on my 165G in <45 min.
I use the aqueon water changer it comes with several different adapters to fit almost any sink and i love it. The siphon tube also has a valve on it so u can just the water. Flow off at ur tank instead of running to the sink. If ur going to use it to fill ur tank back up add the water conditioner to the tank directly for the full volume of the tank not the volume of water u are adding back in
The Aqueon water changer comes with adapters for 3/4" garden hose, 15/16" and 55/64" faucet threads. I am not sure if these are used in the UK. You may need an adapter. Or you could find a locally made waterbed filling pump (which should have the proper thread adapters) and connect the Aqueon changer to it.
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