What is a Python & what are the benefits?

Pythons are essentially gavel tubes with extended hoses that connect to a adapter that hooks up to your sink (think waterbed emptier/filler). Essentially, the flowing water from your tap creates enough suction to start the flow of water from your tank, one switch of a knob (so to speak) and your python turns into a tank filler, thus eliminating the need for buckets. You can add dechlorinator during the filling process if need be.

I would recommend pythons if you have larger tanks, or many tanks (or a combination of the two). If you only have a few smaller tanks (ie. 20 gallons and below) and you don't mind a few bucket trips, then a python isn't really needed.

I use a python on my 66, 70, 15 and 20bowfront tanks, works great for me.

HTH
-Richer
 
How do you deal with the temperature shift with a python. I measured the water coming out of my tap and this time of year it is 40^F. My tank is 79^F and if I do large water changes with this cold water will it not lower the temp greatly and stress the inhabitants of the tank?
 
I think I need to make a purchase. It sounds like a great tool to have. My sink is a little far from my tank and the trips can get hazardous trying to dodge the dog while carrying a bucketfull of water! I'll check that link out.

Thanks a mill :D

DrD
 
Why does the temp shift with a python? I would think regulating the hot and cold to a good temp would be ok. That's how I fill my buckets now. Let me know:(

DrD
 
True about the hot water, but if you use a Tap Water Conditioner that detoxifies heavy metal you should be fine.
(Someone correct me if I'm wrong)

-Nato
 
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