This water change HACK will change your life! (Python water changer) 

sounds like a good build!

Flexzilla is pretty durable

True. But it's a $2 piece at the hardware store that's not super hard to replace. that's what I did. maybe I should do a vid on how to do that part

@@JJGills my faucet is one solid piece...no end cap...Mohen with nothing to screw the python into... My other is a waterfall type. I had to install a wet sink in garage but in winter pipes are shut off.. I wish they made a rubber fitting you can stick over the end of your faucet...hmmm I found this... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PnFMApXupmg.html

Found this too ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-b-UHbpvK_M0.html

You can simply run really hot water through the hose to your sink or shower after each uses. Unless there is something else to be worried about I am missing.

@@oliviervieira7174 I genuinly dont know if thats enough to kill all diseases, I would use hydrogen peroxide or vinegar on tools but thats not easy with a hose 😁. I just generally try to keep seperate tools for different aquariums (within reason). I would have no issue using the same hose to fill different tanks, its just that since you also syphon out using the same hose there is plenty of opportunity for stuff to be transfered over. I definitly wouldnt use it for quarantene tanks, or tanks with annoying algea etc!

@@Myndi78 I shouldn't have used the term simply! To my knowledge boiling water would be enough to kill all pathogens but I can't see anyone using boiling water every time. I bet the hottest water coming from your sink would be enough to kill all common aquarium pathogens, but of course it's only a bet. If you are serious about safe and using the hose, I would look into blocking one end and filling the hose with some solution and storing it as is for some time.

@@oliviervieira7174 I havent bought a python system yet, but I think I will soon! I only have 3 tanks running and two of them are below 30gallon so I might just use a python only for the big tank, since thats the one that breaks my back when its time for waterchange 😂

​@@Myndi78 I can't imaging using buckets for anything but water top offs, I would've otherwise given up already! If you're interested in a DIY python aquarium coop has a video titled ''Make Water Changes EASY with THIS'' also depending on your setup and mostly your water source using plants like pothos suck up an enormous amount of nitrates, effectively getting rid of water changes. I try to make it so I only have to do water changes every couple months, using RO water, my own mineral mixes and plants.

Discus and rams aren't easy fish. Good luck!

@@JJGills Had discus 27 years ago. They got huge, survived a five day power outage with no backup power. Rams, didn't used to be the problem they are now and it's due to hormone treated water. For rams it's best to find a local breeder. Had a 120 gallon with 4 discus, cardinals and blue ra!s. Only had one fish ever die, a pleco and never ended a water test kit, freaked out the fish store guy when he saw the size of the discus he sold !e !months later.

@@mikefinley4367 I have super hard well water now so I'm doing mostly African cichlids and shrimp but I'm hoping a friend gives me rams soon

@@JJGills Research getting a whole house water softener & filtration system. At least for the fish, it doesn't have to be a huge system and they are not that difficult to install with a little research. At least get a filtration for your own drinking, it can cause kidney stones but if your a beer and coffee drinker you'll be ok.

Also the pic of him in the background, with a full set of teeth is just the icing in the cake

Ha! He did when he got a little bigger. I was cycling a tank just for him when this video came out.

@@JJGills haha! Got ya, yeah mine was a beast, tried eating my Juli cats too!

2 replies to this comment but I can't see any strange

@@jacquelinemcmillan2793 That is odd, not sure why

Consider trimming the outlet end of the J Hook, so as the water approaches the Top level the Hook is still above the Surface.

Welcome to the community! 🐠

Was the part still $5??? Shipping cost?

I have a series coming soon where I move the fish room across country. tearing down and rebuilding everything. Stay tuned!

How is it I might buy this then just get my hose and set it up.

Yep! Treated with dechlorinator as well.

@@JJGills When do you dechlor? I've read before you put the water in, and after. We do it afterwards, but idk.

@@trilliance I dechlorinate while I'm refilling. But my water doesn't even test for chlorine. I do it just in case

@@trilliance I use a Python for my 65 USG tank. I pull a Measuring Cup of water from my Tank and put 7 ml of Seachem Prime into the Cup, for a typical 35 USG Water Change. I add this to the Tank just before I start to Fill. Don't be in a rush to refill and you can Monitor the New Water Temperature compared to the remaining Tank Water. When I get to about 2 inches from my desired Fill Height I slow the water to a trickle and then I can use the Unit's Shutoff Valve and NOT have much Backpressure created getting back to the Faucet.

@@apaulmcdonough2170 Thanks for that info about putting your dechlor before filling. I also use a Python. Luckily it fits on my bathroom sink and can reach across the house. I use the kitchen thermometer for the tank, and then measure the outgoing water to make sure it's the same. It always ends up the right temp in the tank afterwards. To stop filling, I just take the end of it out, but it does have that pressure. I'll take your advice on how to do that next time. :)

Height has a bit to do with it. If the python end isn't lower than the end you have in the tank it's super slow. That being said, I have a lot more tanks now so I use a pump in my big tanks.

Nice. Everybody finds a setup that works for them after a while. I finally gave in and started using a pump for my African cichlid tank

Usually after

Once the siphon has started flowing, you should be good to go. Have you tried turning the water pressure all the way up?

Depends upon how high the end of the Hose in the tank is compared to Faucet Height. Don't really need a lot of Faucet Water Pressure because of the Jet Venturi on the Faucet adapter that screws into the T Fitting.

Do you have a shower nearby? Create a natural siphon into the shower and then hook up to fill back up the tank

At this point I can pretty much feel the temperature by hand and then I do my water conditioner

@@JJGills Ok thanks !!

My city water has surprisingly low levels of chlorine but I still treat it just in case

people with city water but the conditioner straight into the tank before filling

That's what dechlorinator is for

Doesn't make much difference.

I've had 2 Oscars now, and the tank mates just learn to let the Oscar eat and then eat his scraps. And then I throw a little flakes on top for good measure. Never had an Oscar interested in flakes lol

That's what I'm here for! Fish keeping doesn't have to be expensive

@@JJGills thank you. 😊

I'm not sure how you clean your gravel and in-between.

@@midnull6009 a complete Python does come with a Gravel Vacuum Tube, and there are longer ones available for deeper tanks. They screw onto the "Tank End" of the hose, which has a shutoff valve. There is also an optional rigid "J Hook" offered for refilling.

@@apaulmcdonough2170 I need to take a look at those! Draining the tank is fine, cuz I recycle that water in my garden. BUT, filling it up again is a damn pain, lol.

@@midnull6009 the J Hook screws onto the Python Hose, after unscrewing the Vacuum Tube. This way you Don't have to stand there holding the hose as the Tank Fills.

@@apaulmcdonough2170 oohhh!

I agree. Especially in Florida.(just because I’m familiar with our water conditions) Condition the water before putting it in the tank.

I use a Python for my 65 USG, in Long Beach, CA. I keep two Measuring Cups, an 8 oz (1 cup) and a 32 oz (1 quart). Before I start Draining, I fill both with Tank Water. The 1 Cup gets 7ml of Seachem Prime. (Standard W/C is 35 USG.) This is added immediately BEFORE I start the Refill. With the 1 quart I add Seachem Acid Buffer since my City Tap Water has high 7 to high 8 pH. I add 4 oz, at a time, of this Solution as the Tank fills. Works fine. A Complete Python comes with a Gravel Vacuum Tube and longer ones are available for deeper Tanks. The other option offered is a rigid J Hook for filling. Unscrew the Vac Tube and screw on the J Hook.

Hmm I vacuum just fine. I will say that I create a natural siphon and drain into my shower. The siphon is powerful enough for vacuum. Then I hook up to sink and fill up. My 40 takes a total time of roughly 20 mins.

I just didn't show that step. I definitely recommend conditioning the water.

I don't recommend using this to suck up too much from the substrate as it will clog your sink drain and cause an awful smell. I use a separate hose to drain the water & junk outside then use the Python pieces to refill. 😉

@@LeslieF0330 Hi Leslie. Do you just check the water temp that’s going back in the tank on the end it’s coming back out on a fix it accordingly?

@@jamesjames6792 Pretty much. I let the water run in the faucet for a bit first then monitor the temp from the tank as it goes in. As long as the temp doesn’t make any drastic changes they’ll be fine.

@@LeslieF0330 Awesome. Thank you

@@LeslieF0330 Same

lol yep

oof. that's almost $20 US isn't it?

@@JJGills yea 20$

A natural siphon won't waste water. That's what I do with my python

What do you mean? It's all hose fittings

@@JJGills I'm referring to the piece between the python and the faucet if you had shown that piece and tell us it's dimensions that would have been a big help

I treat right after.

You dont always have to vacuum to do a water change. Just pulling out water will remove nitrates. It's the vacuum that gets the detritus. But vacuum isn't required each change.

Why is it not eco friendly? Just turn the water off once the siphon is going and you are not using water (many people think you need to run the water to suck water out, but that is not true).

How? I don't even use water for my siphon. What are you doing to save the planet? I can assure you that using a phone is not something

Save the planet 😂 from what??!! 😂😂

I feel like most ppl have some kind of hose. I ended up spending about $10 the main piece and adapters. But if you got a good deal on the whole thing, I'm happy for you 👍🏾

How is the garden house a mistake? Every good fish owner puts declorinator in their tap water.

Dale, I can tell you have no idea what you're talking about.

A garden hose is fine.

@@tonybeop I think he’s saying it needs to be conditioned before it goes in the tank. I know it Florida it does. But it’s probably ok to condition it as it fills. But then again I’m not a pro.

I'm sure he put declore in there....

To use the siphon tubing, you'd have to have a hose adapter which is another couple bucks