View Full Version : WC too early??
Bill M.
07-07-2007, 05:17 PM
I admit it. I think I may have jumped the gun. I recently got a python, and I was anxious to use it. I set it up, and did a good 50% water change in my 29g. I DID NOT clean the gravel, per Lady Hobbs instructions, as the bacteria colonies are just setting up. I just held the tube above the gravel, a good 5 inches or so, and sucked out 50% *approximate.. just took the water level down to what I thought looked like half of the tank* of the water. I added about 40 ml of stress coat, and flipped the switch and added tap water that was temperature matched to my tank.
My question: Was this too early to do a water change?? The tank has been set up for nearly a month, and with fish for about 3 weeks. There really wasn't a reason other than I wanted to try out the python, but I figured it can't hurt it right?? I also did my 10 gallon, with a gravel vacuum, and it was amazing. Vacuumed and filled in under 10 minutes.
Lady Hobbs
07-07-2007, 05:20 PM
It should be just fine. You needed to add some oxygen to the tank anyway.
I do 50% and sometimes more every week on all my tanks but as long as you didn't mess with the gravel, you should do just fine.
Bill M.
07-07-2007, 05:23 PM
Holy crap!!!!
That was fast! Could you do me a favor and move this thread to the general aquarium section??? I didn't mean to put it in the beginners....
Thanks!
Agreed. Truly you could do a WC every day if you wanted to so long as you don't disturb things too much. Glad you like your python!
zackish
07-07-2007, 09:29 PM
What exactly is a python?
Look at it here:
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I have one of those things. They do work really good.
Wow. That looks like an almost exact copy of the JBL Aqua In-Out.
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zackish
07-07-2007, 10:10 PM
aaa I see them using this everytime at my LFS cleaning their tanks.
Wow. That looks like an almost exact copy of the JBL Aqua In-Out.
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Looks like the same idea, anyway. The python is the American version so it seems.
Lady Hobbs
07-07-2007, 11:38 PM
There are 3 different companies that I know of that make these and probably more I don't know about.
About your water changes: the bacteria is mainly in the gravel and in the filter media. Water, itself, contains very little which is why large water changes never hurt.
I didn't move your thread, Bill. Sometimes they get messed up by doing so and since you are getting good responses right here, I left it as is.
Looks like the same idea, anyway. The python is the American version so it seems.
I think the valve that makes it possible looks exactly the same, except the JBL one is blue - the rest is just a hose after all. Maybe one is making it on a license from the other :)
For some reason the link i provided is broken, looks like JBL uses some sort of dynamic system for their product catalog, so the page id changes - anyway, it is now linking a different product.
Drumachine09
07-08-2007, 12:24 AM
For some reason the link i provided is broken, looks like JBL doesnt use some sort of dynamic system for their product catalog, so the page id changes - anyway, it is now linking a different product.
I thought you were going screwy or something! lol, its linking some product called "limekollect" (sp). Im guessing it collects limes.....
You can easily make a python with some vinyl hose, a gravel vac, a few basic plumbing parts, and a water bead fill and drain kit.
Enter Drum, the DIY king. :28:
Drumachine09
07-08-2007, 12:43 AM
Enter Drum, the DIY king. :28:
Lol, im like the Mcguyver of the aquarium trade!
But seriously, if you add up costs and such, DIYing a python can cut the cost by 2-3x.
Drum:
Wait, if I take this straw and bend it, and add a PS3 controller, and wire it into a Rena air pump, we can diffuse the bomb! :19:
Drumachine09
07-08-2007, 12:51 AM
Drum:
Wait, if I take this straw and bend it, and add a PS3 controller, and wire it into a Rena air pump, we can diffuse the bomb! :19:
No silly, thats how you make margaritas!
I belive the price for 1/2" vinyl hose is around 7 cents per foot. At least, its that at my LHS. (local hardware store)
LOLOLOLOLOLOL!
Vinyl hose can be too flimsy for some applications. Consider going with the hose that has nylon-type threading weaved into the tube itself. I use it to substitute for the ridiculously expensive Eheim green tubing.
But seriously, if you add up costs and such, DIYing a python can cut the cost by 2-3x.
You are likely right, but I like to have someone to yell at when I can't get stuff to work as intended :P
Good one, Dev. I can see this one happening at my house:
Me: "No seriously honey, Drum said it will work."
Wife: "Seriously honey, you're an idiot. It will never work."
Me: (screaming as water shoots everywhere)
Wife: "See, told you so. Where does this Drum person live?"
:hmm3grin2orange:
Drumachine09
07-08-2007, 01:20 AM
Good one, Dev. I can see this one happening at my house:
Me: "No seriously honey, Drum said it will work."
Wife: "Seriously honey, you're an idiot. It will never work."
Me: (screaming as water shoots everywhere)
Wife: "See, told you so. Where does this Drum person live?"
:hmm3grin2orange:
*Recites a 10,000 word disclamer in 6.43 seconds*
Literally LOL.
Thiscontraptionwillworkifyoudontpayattentiontothesafetyconsiderationspleasesendusmoney.
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