silly python upgrade

[porksnorkel]

ok the verdicts still out on this one, but have a look anyway. the object here is to be a ble to drain a tank to a predetermined level, w/out having to stand over it. can also be filled w/out having to hold the hose, but i don't recommend leaving the room while filling.

what ur looking at, is basically the business end of a python run through some sink piping, easily located at the hardware store. the other end gets drained on the lawn, then hooked back up to a faucet, for filling.

as u can see, the unit hangs all by itself. just close the lid on it. of course gravel vaccuming is not optional w/ this upgrade. the python debris cylinder can be cut to any lengh, to drain a specific amount of water. total cost...under $5.

 

[fijiwigi]

Looks like a good idea. How much of a PWC does it do for you about the normal 20%?

 

[porksnorkel]

uncut it would do about a 50% on this 125g tank. i can however, cut the python tube to whatever length, or percentage of water change i wanted. or pull the hose througth the pipe, inside the tank, and drain the whole thing.

 

[fijiwigi]

Do you normally do a 50% water change or are you going to cut it?

 

[porksnorkel]

i will cut it...eventually at a 50g limit.