Greatest creation of all.... - Aquarium Advice

Lonewolfblue · 12-22-2005, 01:55 AM

Now what could be the greatest of mans creations?

The PYTHON, lol.

I got to use mine for the first time tonight, took just over a half hour to do a 75% [acronym:c1a4ec2c87="Partial water change"]PWC[/acronym:c1a4ec2c87] on my 55G. The [acronym:c1a4ec2c87="Partial water change"]PWC[/acronym:c1a4ec2c87] was quick, what took the time was stringing out my 75' python across the house, and then draining it out and winding up when I was done. Overall, I give it a 10.

Flutterby21782 · 12-22-2005, 02:28 AM

I agree I LOVE mine. I was doin the syphin/bucket thing for quite awhile. I broke down and bought a Python, best investment ever.

**Zagz** · 12-22-2005, 09:14 AM

Wolf you are so right! I swear it IS the greatest thing since the invention of the wheel.

I could not survive without it!

Jchillin · 12-22-2005, 09:48 AM

I have to admit, the darn thing paid for itself within a couple of [acronym:e3949dec45="Partial water change"]PWC[/acronym:e3949dec45]'s

If you have a large tank and are hauling water buckets around...give this thing a shot. You'll be glad you did.

jonnyb1425 · 12-22-2005, 10:21 AM

Hopefully I don't even have to get into the story of the time that I dumped an entire 5 [acronym:ba563714f9="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:ba563714f9]. bucket of water (of course it was freshly removed from a dirty tank) on my apartment floor to tell you how worthwhile the Python is.

Xzap · 12-22-2005, 10:54 AM

I leave mine attached to the bathroom faucet and just roll it up after a [acronym:00e8a1eaa4="Partial water change"]pwc[/acronym:00e8a1eaa4].
I think this may be better than sliced bread !

dave

bosk1 · 12-22-2005, 11:12 AM

I've come up with a pretty good method of draining the syphon hose on mine. Once the tank is as full as I want it, I switch the direction back to "syphon" mode, and then immediately pop the gravel vac end out of the tank. The syphon action sucks most of the water out, but I get the rest of it out by just holding the vac end at about chest height while making sure the rest of the hose is lower (on the floor, in my case), and coiling it as I walk toward the faucet, making sure each little section that I am about to coil drains into the rest of the section on the floor. By the time I get to the faucet, I just life the entire coil higher than the faucet, and whatever water is left drains right out. Then I turn off the water and disconnect. That whole draining/coiling process takes me about 1-2 min., tops.

Do others have any python techniques they would like to share?

Lonewolfblue · 12-22-2005, 11:14 AM

Only thing is, I wonder how much my water bill is going to go up, lol. Wish I could drain it without the faucet, and just hook the faucet up to fill it. lol. But I love it.....

Lonewolfblue · 12-22-2005, 11:19 AM

I have to walk to the other end of the house to switch it from fill to drain, lol. Glad I got the 75' and not the 50', as I found I can't hook mine up to the bathroom faucet. Nothing to unscrew to take the screen out. So I have to use the kitchen sink on the other end of the house, lol.

bosk1 · 12-22-2005, 11:20 AM

That's one nice thing about living in Sac--flat fee on water.

12-22-2005, 01:55 AM	#1
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,869 Images: 7	Greatest creation of all.... Now what could be the greatest of mans creations? The PYTHON, lol. I got to use mine for the first time tonight, took just over a half hour to do a 75% [acronym:c1a4ec2c87="Partial water change"]PWC[/acronym:c1a4ec2c87] on my 55G. The [acronym:c1a4ec2c87="Partial water change"]PWC[/acronym:c1a4ec2c87] was quick, what took the time was stringing out my 75' python across the house, and then draining it out and winding up when I was done. Overall, I give it a 10. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

12-22-2005, 02:28 AM	#2
Flutterby21782 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Watertown, NY, USA Posts: 152	I agree I LOVE mine. I was doin the syphin/bucket thing for quite awhile. I broke down and bought a Python, best investment ever. __________________ ~Flutter~ I have a dog named Daisy, she is a husky/lab cross, and an itty bitty Pitty named Maggie Socks, the orange and white domestic short haired kitty. A guenia pig that has yet to be named. 3 Bettas in thier own gallon in a half brandysnifter. I have fire belly newts too. ~War doesn't show who's right, it's shows who's left.~

12-22-2005, 09:14 AM	#3
Zagz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 11,337 Images: 92	Wolf you are so right! I swear it IS the greatest thing since the invention of the wheel. I could not survive without it! __________________ ----------- My Profile Page My tank & fish photos. Have you voted for AA today? Like the advice or comments someone gave you? Show your appreciation with the reputation button!

12-22-2005, 09:48 AM	#4
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,959 Images: 47	I have to admit, the darn thing paid for itself within a couple of [acronym:e3949dec45="Partial water change"]PWC[/acronym:e3949dec45]'s If you have a large tank and are hauling water buckets around...give this thing a shot. You'll be glad you did. __________________ _________________________________

12-22-2005, 10:54 AM	#6
Xzap Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Triad, North Carolina Posts: 577 Images: 45	I leave mine attached to the bathroom faucet and just roll it up after a [acronym:00e8a1eaa4="Partial water change"]pwc[/acronym:00e8a1eaa4]. I think this may be better than sliced bread ! dave __________________ 10 [acronym:78f832904f="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:78f832904f] planted with 1 male betta. Mostly anacharis. 29 [acronym:78f832904f="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:78f832904f] planted community 1.9 [acronym:78f832904f="Watts Per Gallon"]wpg[/acronym:78f832904f] 90 [acronym:78f832904f="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:78f832904f] planted community 2.9 [acronym:78f832904f="Watts Per Gallon"]wpg[/acronym:78f832904f]

12-22-2005, 10:21 AM	#5
jonnyb1425 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NY Posts: 74	Hopefully I don't even have to get into the story of the time that I dumped an entire 5 [acronym:ba563714f9="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:ba563714f9]. bucket of water (of course it was freshly removed from a dirty tank) on my apartment floor to tell you how worthwhile the Python is.

12-22-2005, 11:12 AM	#7
bosk1 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 693	I've come up with a pretty good method of draining the syphon hose on mine. Once the tank is as full as I want it, I switch the direction back to "syphon" mode, and then immediately pop the gravel vac end out of the tank. The syphon action sucks most of the water out, but I get the rest of it out by just holding the vac end at about chest height while making sure the rest of the hose is lower (on the floor, in my case), and coiling it as I walk toward the faucet, making sure each little section that I am about to coil drains into the rest of the section on the floor. By the time I get to the faucet, I just life the entire coil higher than the faucet, and whatever water is left drains right out. Then I turn off the water and disconnect. That whole draining/coiling process takes me about 1-2 min., tops. Do others have any python techniques they would like to share? __________________ http://dreamtheaterforums.org/forum/index.php

12-22-2005, 11:14 AM	#8
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,869 Images: 7	Only thing is, I wonder how much my water bill is going to go up, lol. Wish I could drain it without the faucet, and just hook the faucet up to fill it. lol. But I love it..... __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

12-22-2005, 11:19 AM	#9
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,869 Images: 7	I have to walk to the other end of the house to switch it from fill to drain, lol. Glad I got the 75' and not the 50', as I found I can't hook mine up to the bathroom faucet. Nothing to unscrew to take the screen out. So I have to use the kitchen sink on the other end of the house, lol. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

12-22-2005, 11:20 AM	#10
bosk1 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 693	That's one nice thing about living in Sac--flat fee on water. __________________ http://dreamtheaterforums.org/forum/index.php

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