mig
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Post by mig on Sept 30, 2009 20:21:24 GMT -6
So today I went out and bought a python, and its freaking awesome. I don't know how I went so long filling up one 5 gallon bucket at a time to take water out, and to put water back in. If you do not have one of these, check 'em out!
Anywho... I was just wondering; when you all do water changes do you shut everything off when your changing water, or just turn heaters off? I kinda change up what I do every time to see what works... What do you all do?
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angel
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Post by angel on Sept 30, 2009 20:31:59 GMT -6
My heaters are almost all submersible so I just push them way down. Everything else stays on. However, for the most part I'm not heating tanks til it gets cold out.
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Post by jtrotter77 on Sept 30, 2009 20:49:12 GMT -6
I just off filters to keep them from running dry. Other than that i just change the water.
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Post by 5thbeatle on Sept 30, 2009 22:17:29 GMT -6
the python is great! i just cut off the heater and leave my canister filters running
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Post by mushu804 on Oct 4, 2009 21:28:21 GMT -6
what the heck is a python?
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Post by jon carman on Oct 4, 2009 21:52:02 GMT -6
A vacuum you hook to the sink. Then suck water out and put back in with ease.
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Post by reagan on Oct 15, 2009 9:55:45 GMT -6
Vac with a python, drain the rest with a 1"x100' hose refil with the python
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Post by jgentry on Oct 15, 2009 11:10:06 GMT -6
Pythons are great for vacuuming. I do something similiar to Reagan. I vacuum if needed with the python but I do the rest of the water change with a submersable aquarium pump and section of tubbing. The pump can drain the tank 5 times faster then a python can. I refill the tank with the python.
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Post by jeremyh81 on Oct 27, 2009 17:10:44 GMT -6
When refilling the tank w/ the Python, are you filling directly from the tap then adding conditioner?
Also, how do you collect pure aquarium water to rinse filters and decorations (as needed)?
I only have a simple siphon gravel cleaner, since my water changes are only 4-5 gallons for my small tank. Just curious of how water changes are done on larger tanks.
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angel
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Post by angel on Oct 27, 2009 18:27:31 GMT -6
You add the amount of conditioner before starting the water from the tap. Add the conditioner to the tank and then start filling with fresh tap water. Have a 5 gallon bucket handy for the rinsing. Collect some of the water from the python or dip it out with a smaller container into the bucket. Easy Peasy  |
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mig
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Post by mig on Oct 27, 2009 21:28:15 GMT -6
I just fill my tank with the python, then add the conditioner and my salts once its full.
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Post by jon carman on Oct 27, 2009 22:16:39 GMT -6
I would add conditioner first
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