Water changer or buckets?

[Rolance]

Checked it out but didn't buy it. It seem built well enough but I just don't get why it's 60 dollars. It's about twice as much as you would think it would cost if you didn't know and were just looking at it.

Hey Germanyt, I found it for $45 on amazon free shipping. For the 50 ft

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000YACELE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1368199063&sr=8-3&pi=SL75

 

[NATO]

I use 12Litre buckets with a Juwel Aqua Cleaner to take water out of the tank and replace water using a 6.5Litre watering can (far easier not to disturb the gravel/plants by aiming it at the side glass).

It takes roughly 25 minutes from start to finish to do a 50% change of a 125Litre tank (33 US Gal)

 

[Convict2161]

I use 12Litre buckets with a Juwel Aqua Cleaner to take water out of the tank and replace water using a 6.5Litre watering can (far easier not to disturb the gravel/plants by aiming it at the side glass).

It takes roughly 25 minutes from start to finish to do a 50% change of a 125Litre tank (33 US Gal)

You could cut that time in half with a water changer... Also some of I'd with bigger tanks 75+ that would be a HUGE pain. I did buckets when I had a 20 and a 36 now front. But the 55 then the 75 that was it! The bucket brigade is over.

 

[NATO]

You could cut that time in half with a water changer... Also some of I'd with bigger tanks 75+ that would be a HUGE pain. I did buckets when I had a 20 and a 36 now front. But the 55 then the 75 that was it! The bucket brigade is over.

I agree, I think my tank is at the upper limit of where buckets/watering cans are feasible, I couldn't imagine doing that with a 50Gal, it would be so time consuming.

Fortunately it's only once a week now, it was a pain when cycling

 

[Convict2161]

I agree, I think my tank is at the upper limit of where buckets/watering cans are feasible, I couldn't imagine doing that with a 50Gal, it would be so time consuming.

Fortunately it's only once a week now, it was a pain when cycling

Oh man you ain't kidding. When I was cycling my 55 I swear I was going bald lol.

 

[Ian086]

That's almost $125 !!!!

Same goes for fish tanks. UK is not fish keeper friendly.

I hear ya. I'm from the same neck of the woods. It's even worse in Ireland!!!. Those across the pond are so lucky.... Have a look at this, same product, half the price. He will send it without the hose, it'll keep the shipping cost down a bit...

Aqueon 25' Water Changer For Your Aquarium or Pond Brand New!!!! | eBay

 

[Ian086]

We've all got different circumstances really. I'm a full-time mum to a toddler and a preschooler. Spare cash doesn't exist in my household. . And, I looked on amazon. The aquaone (or whatever it's called) is like £65 plus £21 shipping. INSANE!

I got mine shipped without the hose for £25. Decent garden hose £10-15 in homebase, argos, B&Q etc....