SereneReyn

how easy water changes are with a python...

i might've tried discus! doing a daily waterchange is no big deal... every other day is cake...

FL CommunityFans

haha yes. That's what I hear. New filters, 75g tank, and a python are on my list of birthday items ;p

SereneReyn

my husband (total non-fish person that he is) thinks i do too many water changes... like the fish want to swim in their own p or something...

MissMTS

My husband was so happy when I got the python cause I used to make him haul the buckets for me It definetly makes it easy. Just be careful that you don't flood the kitchen with water. I did that one time and I definetly learned not to turn on the water to fill the tank with the valve at the other end closed Needless to say, it never happened again.

primerowan

I know - I love it! I helped a roommate maintain a 29-gal. tank in college and HATED using the regular siphon when we did water changes, so when I set up my tank I was eager to try the python and I love it - it makes the process so much easier!

hssea

when filling up the tank with the python how would you pretreat the water with conditioner and get the right temp

Narcicius

You could always test the temp at the sink, and add conditioner as water enters the tank.

primerowan

That's what I do - I play with the temperature at the sink before I hook it up. And from what I've read about conditioners, they work immediately, so I squirt a little in before I start the water, and then add the rest as the tank is filling up. Seems to have worked out so far!

SereneReyn

i check the temp at the sink also, but only by hand... i usually only change so much water anyway that if it's slightly off it's not the end of the world. and i use plenty of conditioner before i refill (i like novaqua because you can add more than it says and it won't hurt anything).

zeebo

Oh how I envy you guys.
I can't get a python here.
I have been looking for a waterbed drain & fill kit so I can DIY one but I can't even find that here.

Philpig

OK - stupid question time - whats a python, they sound useful. I'm presuming its an attachment to your tap which directs the water to your tank Can anyone provide a link to some info.

capekate

try this link below..


http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...10&pcatid=3910

Firecracker

I ordered one I like to support the local community, but none of the aquarium stores here had one for under $50, twice what it is online.