Help me decide

[Fishmanic]

Invest in a python water changer and cut out the bucket brigade.

 

[JuiceBox52]

It's just so expensive

 

[JuiceBox52]

Well not that expensive but still too expensive

 

[ChefAlex]

I could try. I'm might just stick with shrimp for now to help with that. Just sucks because I should be able to do the stupid water changes

Again sorry to hear that. Would you have access to a used python? That wouldn’t require any lifting or bending during water changes. I did water changes successfully by myself after a stroke left me paralyzed on my dominant side. I couldn’t have done it without a python though.

 

[JuiceBox52]

Again sorry to hear that. Would you have access to a used python? That wouldn’t require any lifting or bending during water changes. I did water changes successfully by myself after a stroke left me paralyzed on my dominant side. I couldn’t have done it without a python though.

I could try to find one. I just have a basic water siphon right now.

 

[Fishmanic]

The aqueon brand water changer with 25 ft hose is on sale on amazon right now...only $20.. Pythons Water changer costs a lot more. You just have to be sure it will fit on your faucet.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YAJKL6/?tag=ff0d01-20

 

[Crispii]

Can you do something like this:

 

[ChefAlex]

I could try to find one. I just have a basic water siphon right now.

You might get very lucky, they’re only $40 new for a 25 foot model, used I could imagine them being $10 or so. I have also seen some rather clever DIY pythons floating around over the years.

 

[JuiceBox52]

Can you do something like this:

Maybe. Totally off topic but what were the (3?) Small fish in that tank?

 

[Crispii]

Maybe. Totally off topic but what were the (3?) Small fish in that tank?

Albino Corydoras

 

[JuiceBox52]

Albino Corydoras

Oh yep I see it now. They looked bigger than that at first

 

[JuiceBox52]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I already have to quit my job and I dont want to lose my fish too

 

[Crispii]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I already have to quit my job and I dont want to lose my fish too

I hope the best of luck for you and your fish.

 

[Fishmanic]

If you buy a small inline water pump, you could make your own setup to remove water from the tank and vacuum the substrate. I would think.you could find the method for doing this on youtube. And then just use a garden hose with proper adapter for your faucet to refill your tank.

I did notice some poor reviews for the aqueon water changer...I guess the python is made better. I've had my python for over 6 years now and never had an issue with it.

 

[JuiceBox52]

I hope the best of luck for you and your fish.

Thanks