Pythons?

[Auratus]

How do they work and are they worth the money?
All I have is this stupid tube from wal-mart that I'm getting really sick of. I need some power!

 

[karrihug]

they use the water pressure of your tap to suction out the water, and then you close the valve and have a hose to refill. if you have 1 small tank i wouldn't waste the money on it, but anything over 20 gallons or more than one tank and you will never regret spending it.

just looked at your signature. you definitly need a python

 

[Auratus]

What I don't understand is this... Why would you want to put straight tap water back into your tank? Do you put it in then dechlorinate the water in the tank? I don't see how this would work. And does the dirty water go up the faucet? I'm so confused.

 

[ddm18]

I really want a python, but I know that my housemate (who's terrified of anything remotely like a 'germ') would complain non-stop about the idea of 'dirty fish water' going anywhere near the kitchen, let alone actually down the sink. Does anyone have any suggestions about how to sell it to him?

Dave

 

[cutechic]

Some people here siphon their tank water out their window, into the garden. I think that's using pythons.

I'm also curious about adding the water back into the tank without dechlorinating.

 

[dolphinstj]

I just got a python and it is AWESOME!!! Yes it baothers me putting straight tap water into the tank. Although since the water is being areated (SP?) some is taken away, Also I add declorinator to tank stream of water as it comes out. ABout fish germs into the sink, I dunno how to get by that. I guess just promise to superclean the tank after each use. Good luck and I definatly recommend it.

 

[vantgE]

useing the python tap water can be directly added to tank, because they hose allows for alot of water and air movement which alows the chlorine to escape (sort of how many people may leave their water overnight with a air-stone or without), as this is not foolproof it is also advisaeable to add some dechloreinater to the water as you pour it into the tank although in theory this is not needed

I am planning to buy one but have to pay extra and get the 50 foot one cause the tank is 32 feet away from the tap that's like an extra 40$ cause of seven feet

 

[canarsie11]

i WAS RUNNING MY PYTHON TO KITCHEN, BUT RECENTLY REALIZED THAT BATHROOM SINK HAS THE SAME TIP ON FAUCET, SO NOW IT SYPHONS INTO THE GUEST BATHROOM'S SINK!

 

[Socrates]

I ordered a 50' on Saturday. Should be here any day.

Hopefully I can hook it up to the garden tap outside so the water can go straight into the flower beds!!!!

 

[luxum]

I really want a python, but I know that my housemate (who's terrified of anything remotely like a 'germ') would complain non-stop about the idea of 'dirty fish water' going anywhere near the kitchen, let alone actually down the sink. Does anyone have any suggestions about how to sell it to him?

Promise to clean after you use the sink for that purpose?

Regarding the dechlorinator, you should always use it just in case imo, because while aeration will drive off chlorine, it will not drive off chloramine. Just add the treatment after the drain, before the fill. Dechlorinators are basically instant.

Pythons make water changes ~so~ much easier, you will never regret the investment. Socrates - you may need to get the "universal adaptor" to hook the pump up to a garden faucet, it should come with a "standard adaptor" that works on normal kitchen/bathroom faucets.

 

[canarsie11]

I really want a python, but I know that my housemate (who's terrified of anything remotely like a 'germ') would complain non-stop about the idea of 'dirty fish water' going anywhere near the kitchen, let alone actually down the sink. Does anyone have any suggestions about how to sell it to him?

Promise to clean after you use the sink for that purpose?

Regarding the dechlorinator, you should always use it just in case imo, because while aeration will drive off chlorine, it will not drive off chloramine. Just add the treatment after the drain, before the fill. Dechlorinators are basically instant.

Pythons make water changes ~so~ much easier, you will never regret the investment. Socrates - you may need to get the "universal adaptor" to hook the pump up to a garden faucet, it should come with a "standard adaptor" that works on normal kitchen/bathroom faucets.

It does make water changes so much easier, I dont think I would stay in the hobby without one. Just the way my hom is designed it seems as it would be way too much trouble..............

 

[Cavafish]

Is it just me?

I REALLY dont get how they work.

Any one got an explanation for thicko here


P.S. I might be a girlie but I'm also a plumber so my cute bunny rabbit thoughts hold spanners!!!

 

[Max Action]

How to Use a Python, by me

Stick one end in your tank.

Stick one end onto your sink nozzle.

The sink attachment has a built-in valve.

When it is open, the sink water runs right through the attachment and into your sink. This creates a vacuum in the hose. This pulls water from your tank, which pours out into the sink with the tapwater. If you wish to vac gravel with the Python, do so now. Placing the large nozzle down into the gravel spins it around and sucks the crud out, which is sucked up into the hose and down the sink drain. Drain tank to desired point.

Prior to refilling, make sure that the water temp from the sink is the same as your tank. Don't forget to measure pure sink water, and not the tap water blended with tank water - to do this, a switch near the tank side nozzle lets you shut down the hose. Add water treatment (dechlor of some kind) to the tank, in same corner where Python nozzle is. I also try to fill the tank right onto the thermometer, so I can better monitor the incoming water temp.

Now, while the proper temp water is flowing from the sink, close the valve on the sink attachment. The sink water cannot run straight down into the sink anymore. So it goes down the hose, all the way to your fish tank.

When finished, shut off sink, and pull nozzle from tank. Empty water from hose into sink, detach the attachment from the sink faucet, coil the Python and put it away.



I would never keep fish if this super easy option had not been invented.

 

[parker313]

Here's a link to a DIY project I just stumbled across....

DIY Python

 

[bartender_in_ny]

parker??? that link was awesome!!!! oh well i got mine last week (havnt used it yet) but it was on sale for 21.95 cheap!!!! ok anyone else? it says in directions u keep the cravel vac in one place then shut off valve when u want to move to another spot on substate to clean? huh? cant u just do a motion up and dwn ? and move about or not? i didnt get that part duh!!!! ill be trying it in a few days but was wundering about that in the directions (btw python is now giving you the good brass adaptor replaceing the white plastic peice of crap one) this use to be an accersory option..mine came monday with the brass one it wil go on a male prutruding thread or a female thread..pretty cool, but all the connections and pump look EXACTLY LIKE THE ONE IN PARKERS LINK!!!!! i think im gona get the 24" tube they come with a 10'er i think it is