So my main reason for staying away from the python *besides cost - I'd need probably a 50 footer* is how does it not get all over the place in the sink or tub you are draining into? Okay I can see a tub would be easier.... But how do you know you aren't tossing rocks and tiny plants and fish or snail or shrimp babies down the drain? I did 1/2 my tanks today and when I gravel vac I always pick up rocks, esp the smaller ones. So how do you avoid that???? And somehow, I don't even know how it happened... I got a 2 inch long and 1/2 inch wide goldfish up the tube today... *side note, I checked him out, he seemed stunned but okay, treated with melafix and pimafix just to be safe*
Also, how do you set the water temp to know that it will be alright before adding to the tank? Do you do this before draining? Cuz my water seems to change its mind midway thru filling the bucket - sometimes and I need to make an adjustment. Does it flow in gently or hard.. Like dumping a bucket is a bit gruff on the kids sometimes even when I stay away from them and dump onto a big rock....
Can anyone answer these questions for me? Thanks..