Using a python vac for cleaning/water changes

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I am a little embarrassed to ask, but when researching using a python gravel vac, I read about using it to put water back into the tank. My question is how do you do this with it hooked to a faucet of "regular" water without endangering/killing your fish due to the chlorine? I love the idea of how easy this could be, but I also don't want to make any "deathly" mistake.
 
I use Prime and dose to the tank, for the volume of the tank as the refill begins....done it for years without any issues, as many others have/do.
 
Dito
yes prime is wonderful
 
I agree...

Hook to faucet...adjust water temp as close to tank temp as you can ( i use a spare thermometer just for this)...turn the bottom of the Python adaptor to the fill position... add enough of your dechlorinator (Prime is what I use)for the total number of gallons your tank holds to the water stream as it starts filling and once filled you are done :)
 
Yes, but if the water is treated with chloramine, as most systems in the states use, that doesn't do any good. If chlorine treated, I admit it will work with agitaion and circulation.
 
Thanks, that helps me make up my mind before spending any $ on a different system. Seems that everyone I talk to recommends the python.
 
I do exactly as Southpaw does and use a hang on tank thermometer under the water spigot to make sure the temp matches. Then just before I start the refill, I add a full tank dose of water dechlor.
 
Thanks for everyone's great advice. I will get a python from petsmart today. FYI the internet price on a 50 foot python is about $20 cheaper than the store price. Also the internet price on a Emperor 400 power filter is $23 cheaper than the store. and they match prices
 
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