I have to say Ciclid bros & Prime Time Aquatics have taught me so much about aquariums and inspired me to make South American aquariums like you guys! Class act lads! 👌🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the tips on getting a pump and on how to store the long hose. I just got a 75ft Python for Mother's Day and I'm trying to figure out the best way to store it. Plus the thought of wasting all that water when draining the tank had me worried. I'll be investing in a pump next.
I have both the Python clean and fill that attaches to the sink and the other that you say you get water in your mouth. I never get water in my mouth, usually, one soft suck on the tube and the siphon will start, it only takes a split second to move the tube to the bucket.
I'm in the UK and kept fish for over 30 year never heard of a python cleaner till this year then saw its what I made over 10 years ago for about £10 from a bit of hosepipe, tap attachment and push fits also have an old pond pump to drain with maybe I should of copyright it back then 😂
Good stuff as always, Bro's! The Python system is mandatory for any serious fish keeper. Glad you guys are staying busy keep the videos coming and stay safe.
This video is going to change my life! Can you explain the purpose of using the Submersible Pump instead of the gravel vac included with the kit? Thanks! keep up the good work!
Glad it was helpful! Adding the pump speeds up the draining by quite a bit and you don’t need the faucet on to keep the suction. Saves time and some water, which is nice if you have a large tank
@@CichlidBros Awesome, thanks for the explanation, I imagine that would help with the hydro bill too! I just purchased a new home and got myself a 90l Aquarium to go with it. Very excited. Is there a way to tell which pump would be good for aquarium use? the one linked in the description is $35 shipping to Canada :( Is this a similar product? www.amazon.ca/Pawfly-Submersible-Fountain-Aquarium-Certification/dp/B01MZI9MI1/ref=sr_1_13?crid=2C77NJL0HZRE8&dchild=1&keywords=submersible+water+pump&qid=1623685294&sprefix=sub%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-13
I have used a Python for years and have had my fair share of accidents due to distractions that made me forget I was filling and overflowed onto the floor. I love it for extracting water but I rarely use it to refill because of temperature. Instead, I use a 5gallon pale and a thermometer to be sure the new water matches the temp of the tank water. The finger test can be off by a lot, my finger cannot tell the difference between 77 degrees that I keep my tanks at and 88 degrees which is way too warm.
Thanks for the great video! Do you ever have trouble with the suction on the python when the tank is lower than the sink level? How go you handle this? Any suggestions on gravel vac with low sucking pressure
Great video! But I wonder how do you clean the filter? Since you get rid of all the tank water instantly. I normally clean the sponges inside the filter in the water I take out of the tank. Would love to know how you do it!
If you found this video helpful, you may want to check out our more recent post, which adds a twist to our water change process. Hint: it's an even quick way of doing things! Check it out below! ua-cam.com/video/VG4FOgGzJYA/v-deo.html
i keep seeing people use python when water changing, and it seems super helpful. but my question is, if my house has water softener, would it be bad to connect it to the tap? do i need to use the tab from like the garden which isnt connected to the water softener?
I have a 150g tank but it is one floor level above my basement utility sink. I drilled a hole in the floor for the Python so I do not need to run water to get a good fast flow going.
here is my tip. Connect the python to your bath tub faucet it is lower than a sink connection, that way you can turn off the water from the tap and a natural syphon will occur saves water this way.......keep your tap running for a more powerful syphon to do a gravel (sand) clean. this tap off method maybe a little slower but it saves water.
Great video bro! Do you have a link for the hosing on that pump? I'm assuming that's a female connector at the end right? I feel SOL since I just invested in a python and hook but I'm looking for a solution to validate my purchase and reduce the amount of wasted water when draining. The fill up isn't too bad as I do my aquarium maintenance/cleaning when refilling.
I have a 75 gallon tank and I'm still scared of using the python hose 😆 I'm still using the bucket 🪣 system and I find it a good exercise to climb 🪜 up and down to remove and fill up water 💦 😆once a week for my 25% water change lol
Have you ever heard if anyone saying their water pressure isn’t high enough for the siphon function to work? I had an aqueon water changer similar to this and I couldn’t get it to siphon. But I could get it to fill.
So silly question, I just set up a 125 maybe 2 weeks ago, u bought about 60 feeder goldfish to help cycle it before I get my central American cichlids. I'm still have high ammonia levels,. I haven't done a water change yet I felt it was too early, but the last few days I've been losing goldfish like crazy. I've also used seachem bacteria start to help cycle. Should I do a water change to help get ammonia levels under control, or is it to early?
Yeah was the answer , have you learned how to start a nitrogen cycle yet ? The starting up process can vary but it's simple and worth the time it takes to learn , so one day you can safely add anything to a new setup ! Got to have a way to test the water , In my opinion 2 is better for beginners and most pet stores will test your water for free . A API test kit will give the most precise reading if your still reading ......
Okay so I’m new to large tanks, I just got a 75 gallon tank. When doing a water change it’s okay to put the water conditioner into the tank before filling the new water into the tank ? It’s easier to do it with my 10 gallon because I just throw prime into a bucket of water of the new water
Hey there. I usually put some Prime in right before the new water comes in and then a little more as it’s filling up. And I treat the full volume of the tank - not just the amount of water going in
Hello again brothers, what do you do with the chlorine that comes out of the tap and goes into your aquarium? Even though you've added to seek him to it before you put the tap water in doesn't it kill some of the beneficial bacteria? also I have been afraid of running directly from the top because the water here in Plymouth Mass has a pH of over 8.6. any thoughts are suggestions from your experience? Thank you Love your stuff guys!
Hey there. We haven’t had any issues adding directly to the tank and added Prime as it fills, which doesn’t seem to kill off the bacteria. Some people are extra cautious and treat new water in a separate bin/bucket before adding. That’s probably your best bet, especially if you’re after a specific PH
funny story I was filling up my tank and started doing some extra cleaning in the tank and flooded the tank and the stand, my mistake but I wont forget.
yeah but what if you dont have enough water pressure to run all that hose plus the top of my tank is about 6.5 ft high??....like i went and got a 155gph pump but its still not strong enough to push water that high...where can i go to get a pump strong enough without breaking the bank??..ive already invested in several hundred dollars in this new setup..thanks in advance
Every fish store worker, keeps telling me that you can't use tap water? Just like you did, does adding the chemicals first alow enough time for the chlorine to be gone?
Yep, the water starts the siphon. You can turn off the faucet once it’s going, but the flow will be slower. Best way around this is getting a pump on one end of the python
Nope, so I moved out of the apartment last month, and I just bought and setup the 180 in the basement of my new house. I still use the python for water changes on it ... I just add a submersible pump on the end to speed it up
It is simple ,where the gravel vac tube connects to the hose. Just pull off the tube & some pumps you will need an adaptor to fit the Python tubing @ Home Depot etc
Tap water at the right temperature, along with dechlorinator, always works for us, and in most areas of the U.S. If you're on a well, it may be different
Dont you have to be careful not to lower the water level past where the water heater is at? Because if the heater isn't under water it can shatter. I've had it happen. Scared the crap out of me, sounded like a explosion lol
These are fine for filling, but they waste far to much water for draining. You have to leave your faucet running in order for it to create the syphon needed to pull water from the tank. No thank you. a submersible pump or transfer pump does the same task with out all the waste. Costs you more money initially for the pump, but you save money on your water bill especially for someone like me that has (2) 75 gallon tanks, a 55 gallon, and 2 (20) gallon tanks.
That’s actually the main benefit. You can be far away from the sink and not have the lug buckets. In my house now, the tanks are even further away from the sink than my apartment in this video, and the Python extension makes it quick and easy
Joel we have one for the 125 which is towards the end of the video, and the water isn’t on long during the draining of the other tanks. Thanks for watching
Wouldn't a simple siphon with an extended hose do the same thing? Just get the siphon going and hold the hose to the drain. Depending on the height of the tank you could take the hose to the bathtub drain if the sink is higher.
I tried this and killed half my fish because of the chlorine in the water. Now I fill buckets and let the water sit for a day before using for my tank.
@@CichlidBros it happened before you posted your video but the lesson learned was valuable. Now I let the water sit and also add dechlorinator and bring the new water temp up to the aquarium before doing changes. Thanks.
@@izhar4547 I think 50% is too much. It could change ur overall parameter. Maybe just 10-20% per week or 30% for 2 weeks. Just do the water changes. Then u'll see the pattern.
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I have to say Ciclid bros & Prime Time Aquatics have taught me so much about aquariums and inspired me to make South American aquariums like you guys!
Class act lads! 👌🏻👍🏻
Tanks look great! Water changes isn’t my favorite part but they are very important.
Love the python! Makes my water changes so much faster and cleaner
Carlos Manuel Gonzalez completely agree! Thanks for watching
Wow thanks for all the tips! Great video
No problem, and thank you!
Cool tips bro! Rambo looks fierce lol
KaveMan Aquatics haha yep 😂. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tips on getting a pump and on how to store the long hose. I just got a 75ft Python for Mother's Day and I'm trying to figure out the best way to store it. Plus the thought of wasting all that water when draining the tank had me worried. I'll be investing in a pump next.
I might have to pick up a python. I'm tired of getting a mouth full of dirty tank water from manually starting the siphon 😂
Haha definitely. I honestly don’t know what we’d do without it. Using buckets for 75g+ tanks would be exhausting
Eeewwwwwwaaa😁
I have both the Python clean and fill that attaches to the sink and the other that you say you get water in your mouth. I never get water in my mouth, usually, one soft suck on the tube and the siphon will start, it only takes a split second to move the tube to the bucket.
I'm in the UK and kept fish for over 30 year never heard of a python cleaner till this year then saw its what I made over 10 years ago for about £10 from a bit of hosepipe, tap attachment and push fits also have an old pond pump to drain with maybe I should of copyright it back then 😂
Jonathan Green haha nice. You would’ve made a fortune
Thanks it's much better than carrying buckets.👍
No problem 👍
i actually just bought the pump to make it easier to do water changes, thanks for the tip.
You’re welcome. Enjoy!
Good stuff as always, Bro's! The Python system is mandatory for any serious fish keeper. Glad you guys are staying busy keep the videos coming and stay safe.
Definitely agree. Thank you!
This video is going to change my life! Can you explain the purpose of using the Submersible Pump instead of the gravel vac included with the kit? Thanks! keep up the good work!
Glad it was helpful! Adding the pump speeds up the draining by quite a bit and you don’t need the faucet on to keep the suction. Saves time and some water, which is nice if you have a large tank
@@CichlidBros Awesome, thanks for the explanation, I imagine that would help with the hydro bill too! I just purchased a new home and got myself a 90l Aquarium to go with it. Very excited.
Is there a way to tell which pump would be good for aquarium use? the one linked in the description is $35 shipping to Canada :( Is this a similar product?
www.amazon.ca/Pawfly-Submersible-Fountain-Aquarium-Certification/dp/B01MZI9MI1/ref=sr_1_13?crid=2C77NJL0HZRE8&dchild=1&keywords=submersible+water+pump&qid=1623685294&sprefix=sub%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-13
I have used a Python for years and have had my fair share of accidents due to distractions that made me forget I was filling and overflowed onto the floor. I love it for extracting water but I rarely use it to refill because of temperature. Instead, I use a 5gallon pale and a thermometer to be sure the new water matches the temp of the tank water. The finger test can be off by a lot, my finger cannot tell the difference between 77 degrees that I keep my tanks at and 88 degrees which is way too warm.
Troy, that beard!! I’m jealous!
NW Aquahobby haha thanks man! Just letting it go while in quarantine
Nice way change water if you used power hand more power like 1000GPH much faster i do some
HOUSE OF CICHLIDS nice! We’re getting our biggest tank soon, so we’ll definitely want a powerful pump. Thanks for watching
Beautiful tanks....thanks for the tips.
Thank you! And anytime 👍🏻
I definitely need to invest in one. Dope tanks 🔥
Thank you! It’s well worth it in my opinion 👍🏻
If you have a tub lower than your tank, just use the syphon. Saves water, and with my water pressure it's faster.
Thanks for the great video!
Do you ever have trouble with the suction on the python when the tank is lower than the sink level? How go you handle this? Any suggestions on gravel vac with low sucking pressure
You might wanna add a water pump to it. Thats how i did it on mine i have a 75 sitting in the ground
Great video! But I wonder how do you clean the filter? Since you get rid of all the tank water instantly. I normally clean the sponges inside the filter in the water I take out of the tank. Would love to know how you do it!
Just fill a bucket with the aquarium water, don't need much
You bros are soo informative 👏
Glad it’s helpful!
If you found this video helpful, you may want to check out our more recent post, which adds a twist to our water change process. Hint: it's an even quick way of doing things! Check it out below!
ua-cam.com/video/VG4FOgGzJYA/v-deo.html
Good idea!
Thanks!
Nice. I like your setups
Griffin Fish Room thanks!
You welcome
i keep seeing people use python when water changing, and it seems super helpful. but my question is, if my house has water softener, would it be bad to connect it to the tap? do i need to use the tab from like the garden which isnt connected to the water softener?
I have a 150g tank but it is one floor level above my basement utility sink. I drilled a hole in the floor for the Python so I do not need to run water to get a good fast flow going.
Thank you
here is my tip. Connect the python to your bath tub faucet it is lower than a sink connection, that way you can turn off the water from the tap and a natural syphon will occur saves water this way.......keep your tap running for a more powerful syphon to do a gravel (sand) clean. this tap off method maybe a little slower but it saves water.
Great video bro! Do you have a link for the hosing on that pump? I'm assuming that's a female connector at the end right? I feel SOL since I just invested in a python and hook but I'm looking for a solution to validate my purchase and reduce the amount of wasted water when draining. The fill up isn't too bad as I do my aquarium maintenance/cleaning when refilling.
The hosing on the pump that gets detached prior to the python hook at 7:50
Cool bro 👍
Joe Munoz thanks!
Nice cleaning
Thank you!
I have a 75 gallon tank and I'm still scared of using the python hose 😆 I'm still using the bucket 🪣 system and I find it a good exercise to climb 🪜 up and down to remove and fill up water 💦 😆once a week for my 25% water change lol
What is the hose that connects the pump to the python?
What about cleaning the substrate?
Sir i use borewell water, the TDS is too high in my tank water, any natural way to reduce tds, or any other chemical comes in market - TIA
@11:47 What is the black wavy substrate at the bottom? I’ve seen it in white also!
What is your pip work called for your water changes.the thing that goes on your taps. Plz. I could do with one of them. Thank you.
Have you tried to use a small pump in-line with the python for more suc, pressure
Yep, I’ve added it to my process lately
Have you ever heard if anyone saying their water pressure isn’t high enough for the siphon function to work? I had an aqueon water changer similar to this and I couldn’t get it to siphon. But I could get it to fill.
So silly question, I just set up a 125 maybe 2 weeks ago, u bought about 60 feeder goldfish to help cycle it before I get my central American cichlids. I'm still have high ammonia levels,. I haven't done a water change yet I felt it was too early, but the last few days I've been losing goldfish like crazy. I've also used seachem bacteria start to help cycle. Should I do a water change to help get ammonia levels under control, or is it to early?
Yeah was the answer , have you learned how to start a nitrogen cycle yet ? The starting up process can vary but it's simple and worth the time it takes to learn , so one day you can safely add anything to a new setup ! Got to have a way to test the water , In my opinion 2 is better for beginners and most pet stores will test your water for free . A API test kit will give the most precise reading if your still reading ......
I have a modern faucet. Would this work?
I have a question, i saw that you added the water conditioner before adding in the tap water is that how i should be doing it??
Before or as it fills will both work fine
So once the suction starts do you turn the tap off???
You can to save water, although the flow does slow down some
Okay so I’m new to large tanks, I just got a 75 gallon tank. When doing a water change it’s okay to put the water conditioner into the tank before filling the new water into the tank ? It’s easier to do it with my 10 gallon because I just throw prime into a bucket of water of the new water
Not sure if you’re going to see this but I hope you do !
Hey there. I usually put some Prime in right before the new water comes in and then a little more as it’s filling up. And I treat the full volume of the tank - not just the amount of water going in
@@CichlidBros thank you for that info, just don’t wanna mess anything up!
That is a lots of big fish in that one tank
Which tank? Since this video posted, we've upgraded almost every tank in terms of size
Can you help me? I’m having trouble unscrewing the gold part of the python off the faucet . It’s super tight and I can’t get it oht
Do you add enough Prime or Safe just for the water you are adding or do you dose for the full 75 or 125 gallons?
I does for full volume of tank
@@CichlidBros thank you!
What internal diameter is the clear hose?
Does it matter if your tank is on a lower floor than the sink? I am sure it's fine for filling but was curious about vacuuming
It is usually fine as long as you keep the faucet on
@@CichlidBros thank you!
What if I don’t have the same sink as you? Where I can screw on the python? My bathrooms nor kitchen sink have that
There are other adapters for different faucets. Amazon has them most times
Where do you plug the Python pump (tube) to?
Nice
Hello again brothers, what do you do with the chlorine that comes out of the tap and goes into your aquarium? Even though you've added to seek him to it before you put the tap water in doesn't it kill some of the beneficial bacteria? also I have been afraid of running directly from the top because the water here in Plymouth Mass has a pH of over 8.6. any thoughts are suggestions from your experience? Thank you Love your stuff guys!
Hey there. We haven’t had any issues adding directly to the tank and added Prime as it fills, which doesn’t seem to kill off the bacteria. Some people are extra cautious and treat new water in a separate bin/bucket before adding. That’s probably your best bet, especially if you’re after a specific PH
@@CichlidBros Thanks again Cichlid Bros. I truly appreciate your quick responses, thanks again!
Do you need to leave the water running from the tap while its draining?
It does make the draining go faster, but you waste more water. Adding a pump like Alec does helps with that scenario
So is ok to treat the water as it enters the tank then, this will make it way easier
Yep
funny story I was filling up my tank and started doing some extra cleaning in the tank and flooded the tank and the stand, my mistake but I wont forget.
How long does it take to drain the tank from full to the level in the video?
About 20 minutes on the 75 gallon
Your log in the tank looks like a dead lizard 😂 😝 anyone else?! 👀
Prime for sure
So does just the python come with everything I'll need to fill and drain a tank or
Yep. Just need a sink to attach too
I have a saltwater tank wish i could do this.
yeah but what if you dont have enough water pressure to run all that hose plus the top of my tank is about 6.5 ft high??....like i went and got a 155gph pump but its still not strong enough to push water that high...where can i go to get a pump strong enough without breaking the bank??..ive already invested in several hundred dollars in this new setup..thanks in advance
How do u completly empty it on water in the hose? Because mine gets stuck
Just keep the faucet running and let the hose drain after you take the end out of the tank
My name's Troy🔥🔥🔥🔥👌👌👌
Every fish store worker, keeps telling me that you can't use tap water? Just like you did, does adding the chemicals first alow enough time for the chlorine to be gone?
I add dechlorinator as the tank fills. Never had an issue
you have to turn on the water from the sink during draining tank water ? Water ‘s bill is so.... 😥
Yep, the water starts the siphon. You can turn off the faucet once it’s going, but the flow will be slower. Best way around this is getting a pump on one end of the python
Watch the video again , try to read some other comments & make an informed decision
Hey so your 180 is on a 2nd floor?
Nope, so I moved out of the apartment last month, and I just bought and setup the 180 in the basement of my new house. I still use the python for water changes on it ... I just add a submersible pump on the end to speed it up
What part of the python do I hook my pump up to?
It is simple ,where the gravel vac tube connects to the hose. Just pull off the tube & some pumps you will need an adaptor to fit the Python tubing @ Home Depot etc
So y’all can just put tap water in the tanks? I imagine it depends where we live?
Tap water at the right temperature, along with dechlorinator, always works for us, and in most areas of the U.S. If you're on a well, it may be different
No vacuuming tank?
I show that at 2:20
Dont you have to be careful not to lower the water level past where the water heater is at? Because if the heater isn't under water it can shatter. I've had it happen. Scared the crap out of me, sounded like a explosion lol
Awww I have to do water changes jk.
unfortunately you need the correct taps for the python system not everyone has them use a water pump instead
I’d rather change out the tap then
These are fine for filling, but they waste far to much water for draining. You have to leave your faucet running in order for it to create the syphon needed to pull water from the tank. No thank you. a submersible pump or transfer pump does the same task with out all the waste. Costs you more money initially for the pump, but you save money on your water bill especially for someone like me that has (2) 75 gallon tanks, a 55 gallon, and 2 (20) gallon tanks.
We now use pumps, Sicce ultra zeros
The python seems kinda useless unless your tank is very close to your sink
That’s actually the main benefit. You can be far away from the sink and not have the lug buckets. In my house now, the tanks are even further away from the sink than my apartment in this video, and the Python extension makes it quick and easy
@@CichlidBros Over £100 in the U.K. seems a bit steep
Ok 55 gal
What a waste of water to create a constant suction. Get a pump dude.
Joel we have one for the 125 which is towards the end of the video, and the water isn’t on long during the draining of the other tanks. Thanks for watching
I saw that I’m referring to your other tanks. Even with a 75 gallon tank using the python the way you did without the pump wastes a lot of water.
Wouldn't a simple siphon with an extended hose do the same thing? Just get the siphon going and hold the hose to the drain. Depending on the height of the tank you could take the hose to the bathtub drain if the sink is higher.
Really , really 🙄
I tried this and killed half my fish because of the chlorine in the water. Now I fill buckets and let the water sit for a day before using for my tank.
Sorry to hear. Making sure to use dechlorinator like Prime or Safe has worked best for us. But the bucket method should work for you 👍🏻
@@CichlidBros it happened before you posted your video but the lesson learned was valuable. Now I let the water sit and also add dechlorinator and bring the new water temp up to the aquarium before doing changes. Thanks.
How much is ur water change?
@@RaciouS91 50% every 2 weeks
@@izhar4547 I think 50% is too much. It could change ur overall parameter. Maybe just 10-20% per week or 30% for 2 weeks. Just do the water changes. Then u'll see the pattern.
I can't listen to educational videos with music in the background
Then don’t watch 🤷🏻♂️
@@CichlidBros ouch, maybe this is aimed at the younger audience