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12-27-2011, 12:14 AM
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"Python" vs bucket brigade water change
I have completed an approx. 50% water change on my tank (30gal) via bucket method. I have an aequeon. I'll keep it short an sweet never again.
Thank You to everyone here for the subtle and not so subtle nudges to buy one.
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12-27-2011, 08:27 AM
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I just can't imagine doing buckets. Glad your water changes just got easier. 
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12-27-2011, 10:36 AM
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Lynda I dont know if I'm spoiled by doing them with the water changer and then had to do a "quick fix" but yeah never again. My fish are probably made at me for subjecting them to that. 
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12-27-2011, 11:15 AM
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I use a plain gravel vac and a bucket because none of the nearby sinks have a screw on faucet for a python. Glad yours got easier though
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12-27-2011, 11:19 AM
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I use a plain gravel vac and a bucket because none of the nearby sinks have a screw on faucet for a python. Glad yours got easier though |
I use an adapter to attach it to my shower. If there's threading, odds are there's an adapter for it.
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12-27-2011, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by aqua_chem
I use an adapter to attach it to my shower. If there's threading, odds are there's an adapter for it.
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Nothing in my sink has threading  not the faucets or the shower
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12-27-2011, 11:28 AM
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Nothing in my sink has threading not the faucets or the shower |
I had the same problem. I has my buddy who's a plumber hook something up with adapters, now it works fine.
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12-27-2011, 11:50 AM
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Anyone ever use a python to vacuum a tank on a lower floor? Is it possible? My tank is in the basement and there are no sinks or bathrooms down there. If I ran the python from my kitchen Dow to the tank would I get any suction?
Buckets with a 90 gallon is killing me! Any other suggestions?
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12-27-2011, 12:11 PM
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Anyone ever use a python to vacuum a tank on a lower floor? Is it possible? My tank is in the basement and there are no sinks or bathrooms down there. If I ran the python from my kitchen Dow to the tank would I get any suction?
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I think somebody said that more than likely suction would be so little that it would take forever or not even work.
I am going to have to get me a water changer now!
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12-27-2011, 12:17 PM
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That's what I afraid of but I don't know If there are other options other then buckets.
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12-27-2011, 12:30 PM
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What kind of filter do u have? I knw a canister will work as a pump to drain water. Now I have heard people do the same with a aquaclears filter.
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12-27-2011, 12:52 PM
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I have 2 HOB filters, an emperor 400 and an aquaclear.
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12-28-2011, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CraigMac
Anyone ever use a python to vacuum a tank on a lower floor? Is it possible? My tank is in the basement and there are no sinks or bathrooms down there. If I ran the python from my kitchen Dow to the tank would I get any suction?
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Get a pump and pump the water out from your bucket.
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12-28-2011, 01:51 PM
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Hmmm good idea! Thing I can run it into my sump pump and have it pumped out from there?
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12-29-2011, 04:14 PM
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I must be the odd man out, I like buckets, it's a good workout plus all my tanks are under 30 gallons. : )
P.S. I have the aqueon which is nice on occasion, maybe i just like being arm deep in my tanks for a few hours.
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