I seem to recall the makers of the Python claiming that through the process of refilling the tank the chlorine in the incoming tap water is somehow eliminated.I have never trusted that claim though.
Python water changer
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Hello; I did not know of that particular claim. Does not sound right does it? Even if it somehow removed the chlorine there will still be chloramine in some source waters.
I use a "store in buckets" for a few days to allow the chlorine to dissipate, so perhaps the python somehow agitates the water in some way so that the chlorine leaves as a gas??
I'm going to try and look it up but I think it was something about the aeration of the incoming water and gas exchange.
Nothing wrong with using a regular garden hose. I did that for over a year. The one think I like using a python over a garden hose it the weight of the hose itself. Garden hoses are heavy and the thinner lighter python make it much easier to set up and put away when your done. At least it is for me. If I would have known this I would have gotten one when I first started keeping tanks.
My tube is about 3m long so there is alot of time to release before the water reaches the end
I also have a custom electric pump similar to submersible pump to pump the water out
Chloramine will not be neutralized or dissipated when using a python, so you may want to check with your water department about which disinfectant they use to treat water.
Some garden hoses are treated/infused with a chemical to keep them supple, and the chemical may be dangerous for fish.
Older hoses may be the safer choice, because any chemical should be long gone.
Some garden hoses are treated/infused with a chemical to keep them supple, and the chemical may be dangerous for fish.
Older hoses may be the safer choice, because any chemical should be long gone.
I use a garden hose during the summer when the water come out around 80F with my tanks in the garage, but during the winter it drops to around 50F so not a good option. The hose I am using is quite old and if I were to look for a new one, it would have to be approved for potable water for me to consider it.
I have been using the same hose for years so I am confident it's safe, but when it comes time to replace it I will definitely look at the RV hoses. Good recommendation for anyone looking to fill with a hose.
I use the python too. I use it in order to vacuum the substrate. Honestly it's not too strong without running water.
When I only change water without vacuuming substrate then I connect the python hose to my quick connect that's T'ed off of my closed loop. The pump from the closed loop is able to quickly remove water. Then I refill as usual. That still takes a long time given my tap water pressure. I dose with Prime directly to the tank at various point while filling.
Here's the connection to pump out tank water on the left of the picture.
When I only change water without vacuuming substrate then I connect the python hose to my quick connect that's T'ed off of my closed loop. The pump from the closed loop is able to quickly remove water. Then I refill as usual. That still takes a long time given my tap water pressure. I dose with Prime directly to the tank at various point while filling.
Here's the connection to pump out tank water on the left of the picture.
