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Yeah, that's what I try to do, but it still creeps me out, lol. Wasn't sure if a good hand washing could really get out whatever floats into a cut during a pwc.

What do you guys do when you have a cut or scrape on your hand and it's water change day? I've heard fish water can have some scary stuff. Is it dangerous to you or the fish to put your hand in fish water with a cut? You can't use latex gloves can you?

I had a nerite recently. I had done research and knew about the egg thing, but my problem was poop! That snail pooped sooooo much! I've never seen anything like it. I was vacuuming like 3 times a week and still couldn't keep up!

I would do a PWC before you add new fish just so your water quality is as good as possible to introduce the new fish into. Remember to introduce them gradually and keep an eye on your parameters since you are increasing your bio load. I'm no expert, that's just my opinion. Hope that helps. :)...

How's he doing? Any improvement?

I know it can be done, but personally I wouldn't take the chance. Especially with guppies.

I agree with bullyboy, definitely turn the heater on. I learned the hard way the temp needs to be consistent and the heater will help. This sounds a lot like what happened to my betta. At first I treated the heck out of him. Then after a while I wasn't sure what was working if anything so I just...

Awesome! Thanks. I guess I'll just let him do his thing. Lol.

That's good to know. I just bought one for a 20gal and all he does is burrow in the sand. I thought he'd be chasing snails all over the place but instead I never see him, lol.

I will definitely check that out. Thanks! I've heard so many people rave about the Python, I can't imagine its current state is how it's supposed to be working. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

"A simple gravity siphon will give great suction with no wasted water at all if you can get more than a few feet drop to the drain or outside. You can take a long-enough garden hose just about anywhere." I just realized I think I misunderstood what you were saying. You mean using the Python but...

Yeah, I've been using one of those for the last few years. You're right, the suction is great, I was just hoping to do away with buckets and streamline my water changes and maintanence routine to save time so can possibly set up another tank. Or use the extra free time to spend with my...

Ahh, ok. I'll go back and check for both things, a faulty part and/or something we may have done wrong initially. Thanks.

You mean does it waste water? Yes, to a certain extent.

This video can probably explain in better than I can; Python Products Inc. Videos