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nitro Big Fish Posts: 395 Kudos: 823 Votes: 50 Registered: 20-Nov-2003	I will have a look at these 'Python' things. They seem very good. Have to see how much they cost in the UK. You say It then pumps fresh water back into your tank. Does that mean you have to de-chlorinate the whole tank? Also,my tap water is about 10 degrees cooler than my tank temperature.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:32
iltat Mega Fish Posts: 1076 Kudos: 1216 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Oct-2002	A Python initially sucks the water straight out of the tank and into the drain by using the tap for suction. Then, you reverse the direction (or something like that) and it actually fills the tank back up by acting as a hose. This way, you just add dechlorinator and you're good to go...as long as your tap water has a decent pH and compound for your tank...which is what keeps me from getting one...stupid 8.5+ pH... PM/email/msg me if you have any questions/comments regarding me or my knowledge or if you want me to read a thread.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:32
chocobobabe Fish Addict Posts: 530 Kudos: 214 Votes: 0 Registered: 06-Nov-2002	Wait, how is a Python any different from another gravel vac? Brandi
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:32
faeriana Enthusiast Posts: 173 Kudos: 39 Votes: 1 Registered: 31-Jan-2003	nitro, i totally understand the back pain, especially when your trying to fix rocks in the tank i have a 75g tank that's in the wall...it's rather hard to do anything...water changes are easy but i need buckets to empty..but we havea fabricated thing to fill it from the pump...but every other tank...is buckets.... one day my dad's putting a sink in the basement for the fish...then we'll get a python... i can say that buckets are pretty dangerous, i've spilt one before ...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:32
Stormy Big Fish Posts: 357 Kudos: 606 Votes: 81 Registered: 13-Mar-2004	Get yourself a Python... then you wont have to carry any water through the house. It will save you loads of time, tons of effort, and pretty much any and all stress to your back. They are fairly cheap too... especially compared to hiking through the house with buckets of water. Good luck!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:32
koi keeper Moderator Posts: 3203 Kudos: 2033 Votes: 240 Registered: 29-Dec-2001	Buy a python gravel vac. No more bucket lugging. I am level 4 allergic to toxic molds. They were caused by excess moisture in my basement due to the indoor pond and multiple tanks. Koi Empty chairs at empty tables, the room silent, forlorn.
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