What is the best syphon unit on the market?

[DaxD]

I am trying to find the best unit out there to do water changes. What is everybody using and what does everybody recommend? I have some small tanks now, but I am getting some larger tanks and I am tired of using the buckets. Please help me out. Thanks.

 

[smpage]

I always recommend the Python!

 

[~ocean]

I use the pipe to the sink method

 

[DaxD]

How does the python exactly work? How do you get the syphon to syphon? Is is battery operated or do you manually have to get the syphon to work? I heard of the python and a lot of people say it works good. I just wanted some specifics on how to use it. Thanks everybody.

 

[chesterthehero]

3/4" hose ftw

 

[bob965]

How does the python exactly work? How do you get the syphon to syphon? Is is battery operated or do you manually have to get the syphon to work? I heard of the python and a lot of people say it works good. I just wanted some specifics on how to use it. Thanks everybody.

It uses a venturi to create suction in the gravel tube from the water running from your faucet. You just connect it to a faucet, turn the water on, and start vacuuming.

I recommend the Aqueon brand. Same thing as the Python, but seems to be a little higher quality, IMO.

 

[sostoudt]

large diameter vinyl hose from home depot.

 

[Cakilla]

I don't know much about syphons but I heard even the best ones Sxxk

 

[phillydog1958]

Python is the way to go. It removes water from your tank, while vaccuming the gravel and replaces water in your tank. You hook it up to your faucet and it does the rest. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=17879

 

[DaxD]

My other question about the Python is: How do you keep the temperature stable when filling the tank back up? Do you just feel the water before you fill?