Who here uses the python?

[Paul_MTS]

syphon the water into a 30 litre tub then pump it out the window, garden hose straight in and then fill the tub with hot water pumping that in with the cold, then make a few trips from bathroom hot water tap back to fish room.

 

[vantgE]

I have one and use it but it is worth mentioning that only the hose is usefull, One end in the tank and the other end outside I suck on it to get it started just like everyone else the real benefit is filling but all I us the the hose anyway. For anyone who ever thinks of buying one it is definately worth it to go a DIY route by a hose and maybe the sink conection (found at petstores or harware stores) if you want it, its way overpriced when all you use is the hose

 

[Sky042]

I don't have it yet. But I'm planning to buy one soon the bucket thing is killing me.

 

[SarahBravo]

Python all the way - couldn't have 14 tanks without it!!! Gravel vac'ing and water changing is soooooo easy now. I have it hooked to a mixer tap in the kitchen, so i get the water temp where i want it, then just flip the switch on the python. I check it every few minutes as it's filling by sticking my hand under the flow, and I also always stick a temp gauge thingy under the flow, and although my water temp fluctuates cos I have a really small hot water tank, I've got it down so there's no more than 1/2 a degree fluctuation for the fish. I stick some dechlorinator at the beginning and then the rest half way through. Never had a problem!

You can get them now from Aquatics Online and also from Animal house. If you need a really long one it's probably cheaper to buy the shorter one and a connector and add the extra length with garden hose.

 

[Dwarfs]

I've always used a python, my dad's had it (Same one) since before I was born

 

[Bloo]

You can get them now from Aquatics Online and also from Animal house. If you need a really long one it's probably cheaper to buy the shorter one and a connector and add the extra length with garden hose.

Thanks for that Sarah ! I've been looking but couldn't find it.

And thanks for the tip on the longer hose too

That's definitely me changing over to the Python then because my back is getting worse every time and I'm getting told off for doing water changes now

 

[boozybears]

What? Switch to a python and miss watching hubby get a mouthful of fishy-pee everytime we change the water? Not a chance!!

 

[abstract]

there should be a both option...i use the python on my 46 gallon, but bucket method with 10 and 20g

 

[Fiori]

Is there a problem with connecting it to the taps though? There are so many different shaped taps these days - my mixer tap in the kitchen is a square shape - would the Python fit that or do you need to buy extra bits?

 

[Undawada]

The python comes with equipment for either inside our outside threadded taps, but square?

 

[funkybodal]

This Python thingy sounds like it will be useful for my parents when I go to Uni...
When you guys are replacing water do you just add cold water (which could be risky if ur doing a big water change) or water of the desired temperature from the tap (I've heard this can be dodgy). I've always boiled up some water and added it to each bucket to achieve the correct temp. (yeah it takes awhile).

Could I attach it to the end of my Nitragon?

Cheers,
Luke.

 

[FishLuvr]

no you dont use cold water, as mentioned earlier in this thread, you pull down the pump that would normally drain the water through turn on your faucet and hold a thermometr under the running water until you get your desired temperature, then close the pump, switch the switch and fill your tank back up.

I actually don't have the PYthon, i have the lees ultimate gravle vac, its the same concept. just different manufacturer. so i know the procedure that is being used, and YES i agree, i don't know how i lived without it, No water spills, no aching backs, no slowshing of water pales around the house, and no more getting fish tank water filled with fish pee and fecies in your mouth, I know that sounds gross but lets be real, thats what it is.I turn it on, and go back to the computer to play, after several minutes i look at the level of the water left in the tank and stop the siphoning.

i do have a question though, comparing the lees vs the python. my lees is definantly cleaner and neater and easier than buckets but not faster, is the python pretty fast.

 

[iceolated]

Python, Python, Python. No more buckets for me ever.

The only limiting factor I have ever discovered with the Python is the speed of your fill an siphon are determined by your water pressure.

Low pressure will not only mean a slow fill but will also limit how long you can make your python and still maintan a useable siphon.

I have high water pressure at my place (almost too high) and with my 35ft python I can siphon water out my tanks very quickly.

Gary

 

[shuhu]

I use a simple gravel vecuum, it's not the one you connect to the tap but it's way better then using only buckets, I'll get the real thing when getting the bigger tank

 

[Cullen aquanaut]

I'm a faithful user of the python and love it.
I have a bathroom in my room so i hook it up and begin pumping.
When i'm done filling the tanks back up, close the bathroom door and out of sight out of mind.
But there is one negative aspect to the python.
The plastic part that screws onto the fauset can strip easily making you have to buy another one.
Other than that, its a great tool.
Its more economical for ppl with multiple tanks though.
If you have one tank just stick with the siphon and bucket method.

And not to be one sided because i've used the bucket and siphon method all the time when i worked at Petsmart.
Don't have to worry about things getting caught in it or ppl triping over the hose.