Python No Spill Clean 'N Fill Replacement Gravel Tube
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I was thinking about doing the same thing. To make this work, you'll need to buy a connector that works with both pieces.
Yes. I use it for my 10-gallon tank, but I've rubber-banded a piece of mesh over the tube opening to keep any critters out. Keep an eye on it because it moves quickly.
If your faucet has a screw-on aerator, simply screw the extension hose onto the faucet and connect the siphon tube to the other end, and the siphon will be controlled by the water pressure from the faucet.
Yes, I think so. I'm nearly done with my 24-inch tube. It becomes inconvenient even on my 24" tall 60 gallon tank. It won't fit through the divider bar easily. Worst of all, because the tube is so long, the heavier debris never reaches the hose. There simply isn't enough speed.
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Larger tanks will benefit from this feature. We've been using the Python for about a year now, and after using another brand for several years, we've found that this one outperforms the other with ONE exception. We had to replace ALL GASKETS with pink rubber gaskets used for garden hoses because the tube was too small for our tanks larger than 29 gallons. The system would have leaked if it hadn't been for the fact that it was HOW DOES THIS PERFORM IN OUR LARGER TANKS? br>br> br>Cleaning the larger tanks is a breeze with this attachment. This attachment, which I originally bought for a 75 gallon tank that I have yet to set up, makes cleaning our 36 bow front and 29 gallon tank a lot easier. We also refill the water with the green hook that hangs over the top, which is a quick change. It'll be more convenient for the 75-gallon tank, which will require more water to refill. a word of caution: br>br>WARNINGbr> Make sure you use a rubber garden hose gasket (the pink ones) to replace the black gasket in this attachment. It will leak if you do not do so. We did this to the entire system, and it went from being on the verge of returning to being fantastic. There are no leaks, and the construction is quite solid. br>br>THE BOTTOM LINEbr>Great for larger tanks, this attachment works great and is easier to handle so your hands aren't submerged in the tank the entire time; as long as the gasket is replaced with the rubber kind used for garden hoses, it works flawlessly. It leaks if you don't get a new one. br>br>FIVE OUT OF FIVE STARS- This size is perfect for our larger tanks, and the green hook makes refilling larger tanks a breeze.
This 24" vacuum tube seemed like the perfect fit for my 24" tall aquarium with fine sand substrate. I assumed that because of the longer length, I would be able to vacuum my sand without having to stick my arm in the water up to the elbow, and I would also be able to do so without sucking up a lot of sand at the same time, and both assumptions were correct. The hands don't get wet, and the sand doesn't get sucked up. br>br>However, the tube's length prevents heavier particles from rising all the way to the hose and then to the drain. Little things like dislocated plant leaves and heavier food leftovers only rise up about halfway and suspend there, while lighter dirt and diatoms travel on by, even with the Python siphon pump's water turned on full. br>br>I'm not saying this is a bad product; rather, you should be aware of its limitations.
Python rocks! I may have said sucks, implying that it suckers a lot of water out of your tank (: However, in a review title, that might turn people off. Python has been my go-to programming language for as long as it's been available. That means I've had mine for a long time and only had to replace it because I cracked the suction tube when I stepped on it full force! br>This is the extended tube, which makes cleaning larger tanks (my 55 gallon) much easier. I also have the extension piece, which I use to make my python longer, but that's a different review. All of the Python equipment is well-made and should last a long time; I wouldn't be without the extension tube, which I use every time I change the water in my tank.
When it came to water changes, I was using a well-known brand. It did a poor job of sucking up debris, so I wasted a lot of time and money on battery-powered vacuums to do the job. Each and every one of them failed. This is what I decided to try with the tubing, and it actually works! The disadvantage is that it is slower than battery-powered vacuum cleaners. The advantages are: br> There are no batteries to corrode, no motors to break down, and no random parts shipped in a box with instructions written in a foreign language. My hands stay dry as the long tube easily extends into my 18" deep tank. The clear tube allows me to see what's going on and prevents me from suctioning a fish by accident. br>I wish I'd started working with this guy a long time ago.
I've been using a Python hose to fill and drain aquariums for years, but since COVID, I've been getting more into the fish hobby and needed reliable siphoning power for my aquariums that are set up close to the floor. This isn't going to help. br>br> br>br>To tell you the truth, I've got five. year- This piece of garbage is outclassed by an old, hand-pumped siphon from another manufacturer. br>br>For starters, the connector for connecting to the long Python hose is not threaded properly. As a result, I'm pretty sure it's losing suction. Second, unless you apply silicone directly to the siphon, there is no way to prevent it from sucking in air if it is above the water's surface. My other siphon isn't even capable of sucking in air. It's tense, but it's not getting any air. As a result, it has terrible suction power, which was the whole point in the first place. br>br>At the moment, I have nine aquariums. This was purchased in order to simplify my life. That is not the case. br>br>Saving money is preferable to purchasing something else. If you want to clean a tank, this isn't the way to go.
I don't have to stick my arm all the way down into the tank because the vacuum chamber is the perfect length. The chamber's size is also advantageous because it allows the gravel and detrius to separate over a larger surface area. The end fitting allows you to fit almost any garden hose male end into the adapter, allowing you to run any length of hose you need. I connect mine to a 25-foot garden hose and run it out my front door to the front lawn, allowing me to reuse my wastewater rather than letting it drain. I'll say it like this: This is clearly intended for larger tanks and would be excessive for a 30 or 40 gallon tank.
First and foremost, this item is EXTREMELY LONG. It's quite long, but it's effective. I've always had short gravel cleaners that required me to sift through the gravel with my arm in the water. It worked, but only if you had a towel handy, which wasn't the case for this guy. He's taller than my 55 gallon aquarium, and since the bottom of the tank is now sand rather than gravel, he keeps my arm dry while also giving the sand more room to filter out the sediment without going through the tube and down the drain. This is something I would recommend to any fellow aquarium enthusiast.
My American Standard bathroom faucet was able to accommodate the brass piece. With the exception of my Brandy, I'm filling my 158 gallon tank with no effort.
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