Aqueon or python water changer?

[Katrinag]

I haven't used an automatic water changer before. I am upgrading to a 75 gal freshwater community tank with ecocomplete as the substrate. The height will be 21" and believe I would need an extension either way. I am making myself crazy trying to decide. What do you use and/or recommend?

 

[Taiken5968]

Hey maybe you could try building your own.

 

[Katrinag]

Hey maybe you could try building your own.

Maybe some day but I am not ready ready for that. I want to make it as easy as possible and I am still learning.

 

[Taiken5968]

Maybe some day but I am not ready ready for that. I want to make it as easy as possible and I am still learning.

It's not to hard. Al you use is a water hose and a few y joints with the on/off valves. Then an adapter for your sink faucet.

 

[buckeye3d]

If the price difference isn't a big deal to you get the Python. The hose is much more flexible and overall it's just a little higher quality IMO.

 

[bob mccoy]

agree with buckeye

 

[MMantelli]

+1 on the python over the aqueon the extra cost is more than worth it.

 

[Katrinag]

If the price difference isn't a big deal to you get the Python. The hose is much more flexible and overall it's just a little higher quality IMO.

Thank you. I haven't ordered anything yet. Any suggested accessories? I noticed suggestions for a brass adapter and a siphon on amazon

 

[buckeye3d]

It comes with a brass adapter (another nice thing about the Python). The package will have everything you need...no accessories necessary.

 

[Katrinag]

It comes with a brass adapter (another nice thing about the Python). The package will have everything you need...no accessories necessary.

Great thank you

 

[ChuckinMA]

With an inexpensive unit, like my vacuum syphon from a big box pet store, the hose friction "fittings" tend to become loose. When they pop off during use, it's a frigging mess.

After adding four metal hose clamps, it would be have cheaper to buy a better unit.