Python no-spill clean and fill

[Keri]

I'm leaning towards getting one of these for this discus tank as the frequent water changes with buckets are a pain in my behind.



Is it safe to use this and just add dechlorinator directly to the tank?

Are there any bad things about this product?

Thank you

[Adz1]

I use this on my 250+g ray tank and saves me hours of time....
have also used on discus in the past.

[jobber604]

Best investment you'll make.
alternatively, you can use a water pump and garden hose.

[josephl]

Best investment ever. I do daily changes on both my 210 gallon and 77 gallon discus tanks and it's a breeze with the python.

I've had the same python for 4 years and the only part that ever needs replacing is the green plastic part that connects to the faucet, for me, about once a year. Good news is that the replacement part only costs about $12 and about a minute of your time.

[monkE]

definitely the best product i've purchased for my tanks! you'll laugh at yourself for using buckets for so long after your first water change

[tony1928]

Yup, I use mine for the fill but a bigger hose for the drain. It drains really slow and wastes alot of water doing it. I feel the same way about the green faucet attachment, its a bit flimsy. I put dechlor straight into the tank.

[target]

Ditto to everything said about the python. Totally worth every penny.

[Keri]

All I can find here in Sechelt are the Marina brand ones, and way too long of a hose (50ft). I think I like the name-brand of the Python so I will try to find one in town, if I remember correctly IPU sells them?

[Adz1]

All I can find here in Sechelt are the Marina brand ones, and way too long of a hose (50ft). I think I like the name-brand of the Python so I will try to find one in town, if I remember correctly IPU sells them?

they are virtually the same thing but made by different company.

[Keri]

Darn... IPU tells me "Python" went out of business?? That's too bad, it was a reliable product from what I've heard - any other brand recommendations?