Thank you for these tips. I gave up the old school way of doing water changes and before I bought my python off Amazon, I found it on FB MP used, but half the price, used it twice so far, love it so much.....what a life changer. Can't wait to pimp mine out too....yay
Life changing! Not totally setup but for first time, syphoned 10 gal out of quarantine tank direct to the garden & used Python hook and Aquaclear for totally painless refill. I'm still waiting for Melnor connectors to arrive & haven't decided if I need the pre-filter on the AquaClear extension. Next will be similar process with the 75 gal maintain. THANK YOU!!
I have secured some small hole stainless steel mesh to the bottom of the original gravel cleaner fitment and that allows me to clean my gravel without any fear of sucking up any small fish or gravel.
That Aquaclear intake tube is the BEST. It reaches just shy of my 75 gal tank's 50% mark, which means now I don't have to babysit the draining portion. Bought the tube and Hook from amazon, then added them to my Lee's gravel vac plumbing. Thanks man. 🤜🤛
Hi, for your tank thats all good but i need to gravel clean as part of my maintenance routine. I will use some of your improovements as I now have 4 tanks that are all different distances away from my sink. I will use the quick snap connectors and the on off switch. Thank you for your ideas.
TM Aquatics can you please put the link for the plastic quick connector and just the female and male side so that we can buy extras for our other products? I see the brass ones but don't want to pay that much for them.
On the Stainless Steel Intake Pre-Filter. Would you know what size would fit the Aquaclear 50 intake? Also would you have a link on the plastic quick connectors?
just used mine for the 1st time and I know it'll be my best friend soon as I figure out my setups. what about some vacuming tips...this tube is too big to clean tight areas
Can you put the link for the plastic quick connector and just the female and male side so that we can buy extras for our other products? I see the brass ones but don't want to pay that much for them.
Great ideas. I'm having trouble getting mine to pick up larger pieces of fecal matter. I have a large flowerhorn in a 75 and am using the 24 in syphon tube. The particle just spin around the bottom third of the tube and then settle. Im wondering if the length of the tubing is effecting the vacuum. I trimmed the tube to about 25 feet and that helped but it's still not picking everything up. No after leaks in any of the connections either. Any ideas?
Very nice tips. Thanks for sharing. By the way, regarding the Stainless Steel Intake pre-filter, do you know which size will fit on the AquaClear 110 filter intake? I was checking the website you have recommended and there are plenty of sizes and i"m quite confused.
Awesome tips !!🙏🙏🙏. Question what size of steel mesh tube r u using to go over AC110 filter tube? And can u give links for quick connects and switch fr amazon also pls.
I'm def going to add all ur tips and also include a quick connect on both tall gravel tube and short tube they come w for diff size tanks (36" bow front & 10 gal), makes it super easy to switch fr big to small and vice versa that way. Shit!! Why didn't I think of these tips yes ago 🤦♀️🤔🤣
While the Hook and all your additions to the Hook may Increase Convenience, New Water shouldn't be added BELOW the Surface. This can cause Gas Exchange problems in the Tank's Water Column. New Water Should always be poured through the atmosphere above the Water Surface and then penetrate the Surface. One of the reasons Sink Faucets have aeration nozzles. The Python Faucet Connection and Hose simply extend the length of one's Enclosed Household Plumbing.
A Paul McDonough Because I keep mostly wild caught plecos, I prefer to use aged RO water. On tanks that use tap or RO+tap, it too is aged. Very aware of micro bubbles and the apparent risks, but not an issue in my fish room. Your feedback is appreciated and solid advice for beginners. Thanks.
@@TMAquatics, True, since you are using RO (Reverse Osmotic Filtration) Water then you have already Eliminated the Risk of CO2 spiking in your Tank(s). This spiking can occur with Ammonia and/or Chloramine treated Public Water reacting with Tank Water.
Nice hacks hope you have one for me ,my problem is that my python doesn't have very good suction and sometimes it won't suck up the fish waste .now my water pressure in the house is great plenty so is there anyway I could hack my python to have more suction power. Thanks for your time great video. Billy
why does owning fish and reptiles have to be so expensive I'm going fjis for child I love the turtle too but dont live jow much work , cleaning and and smell
Thank you for these tips.
I gave up the old school way of doing water changes and before I bought my python off Amazon, I found it on FB MP used, but half the price, used it twice so far, love it so much.....what a life changer.
Can't wait to pimp mine out too....yay
Very nice job sir. Good detailed instruction. Really like the modifications you did here, they'll definitely improve the python hook setup.
Thank you.
Life changing! Not totally setup but for first time, syphoned 10 gal out of quarantine tank direct to the garden & used Python hook and Aquaclear for totally painless refill. I'm still waiting for Melnor connectors to arrive & haven't decided if I need the pre-filter on the AquaClear extension. Next will be similar process with the 75 gal maintain. THANK YOU!!
Just what I needed to keep my Python Hook from hydroblasting the gravel in my tanks. Thanks!
Good video. Great ideas. I personally do not like being elbow deep in my tank either but Python now manufactures extended gravel tubes up to 72"
Thank you great tips. I subbed. New to keep an aquarium haven't had one in 20 years
Thank you for the upgrade ideas. I used all of them and has made my job much easier.
Great ideas and demonstration. Nice work.
Nice mods, man! Thank you!
Best vid out there for this topic. Thank you!
Great video! Very clear and informative, thank you.
You just inspired me, thank you!
Wow awesome video and content thank you !!
I have secured some small hole stainless steel mesh to the bottom of the original gravel cleaner fitment and that allows me to clean my gravel without any fear of sucking up any small fish or gravel.
thats the ticket thank you or poly fil
this was enormously helpful
I'm so excited to use mine! I've been using a bucket since I've been 10. Now I'm 30. So this will be great
Awsome tips! Thanks
Awesome ideas.....thank you
That Aquaclear intake tube is the BEST. It reaches just shy of my 75 gal tank's 50% mark, which means now I don't have to babysit the draining portion. Bought the tube and Hook from amazon, then added them to my Lee's gravel vac plumbing. Thanks man. 🤜🤛
Great tips thanks for sharing
Hi, for your tank thats all good but i need to gravel clean as part of my maintenance routine. I will use some of your improovements as I now have 4 tanks that are all different distances away from my sink. I will use the quick snap connectors and the on off switch. Thank you for your ideas.
Omg dude. Ive got a spare AC tube. Time to put it to good use. Thank u
I "pimped" my Python using your suggestions, which were very helpful. Thank you so much!
TM Aquatics can you please put the link for the plastic quick connector and just the female and male side so that we can buy extras for our other products? I see the brass ones but don't want to pay that much for them.
Thank you. Very good info.
the AC110 tube hack was genius!
Orchid105 surprised he didn’t mention that the AC110 tubes are stackable. You can go longer if needed...
great tips!
Nice video thanks for the help 👋
I would love a link to those quick connectors!
very helpful thank You
On the Stainless Steel Intake Pre-Filter. Would you know what size would fit the Aquaclear 50 intake? Also would you have a link on the plastic quick connectors?
very nice
Besides using pvc i tied bio filter on that when pouring water in the tank for no splash
just used mine for the 1st time and I know it'll be my best friend soon as I figure out my setups. what about some vacuming tips...this tube is too big to clean tight areas
Very good.
Please give me the Amazon link to the quick release attachments. Thanks
Where did you get that shutoff valve?
Can you link the snap-connectors you are using?
Can you put the link for the plastic quick connector and just the female and male side so that we can buy extras for our other products? I see the brass ones but don't want to pay that much for them.
If hose not long enough can u link another hose to connect it thanks
Great ideas.
I'm having trouble getting mine to pick up larger pieces of fecal matter. I have a large flowerhorn in a 75 and am using the 24 in syphon tube. The particle just spin around the bottom third of the tube and then settle. Im wondering if the length of the tubing is effecting the vacuum. I trimmed the tube to about 25 feet and that helped but it's still not picking everything up. No after leaks in any of the connections either. Any ideas?
How is now ?
Whats the brand and size of the snap connect and shut off valve you used for you Phyton hook? Couldnt find it on Amazon. Appreciate your help. Thanks.
Very nice tips. Thanks for sharing. By the way, regarding the Stainless Steel Intake pre-filter, do you know which size will fit on the AquaClear 110 filter intake? I was checking the website you have recommended and there are plenty of sizes and i"m quite confused.
Vinicius Furtado it’s the 26 mm one
Badass
Awesome tips !!🙏🙏🙏. Question what size of steel mesh tube r u using to go over AC110 filter tube? And can u give links for quick connects and switch fr amazon also pls.
I'm def going to add all ur tips and also include a quick connect on both tall gravel tube and short tube they come w for diff size tanks (36" bow front & 10 gal), makes it super easy to switch fr big to small and vice versa that way. Shit!! Why didn't I think of these tips yes ago 🤦♀️🤔🤣
Anyone wondering because I bought both it's the large aqueon intake tube
While the Hook and all your additions to the Hook may Increase Convenience, New Water shouldn't be added BELOW the Surface. This can cause Gas Exchange problems in the Tank's Water Column.
New Water Should always be poured through the atmosphere above the Water Surface and then penetrate the Surface.
One of the reasons Sink Faucets have aeration nozzles.
The Python Faucet Connection and Hose simply extend the length of one's Enclosed Household Plumbing.
A Paul McDonough Because I keep mostly wild caught plecos, I prefer to use aged RO water. On tanks that use tap or RO+tap, it too is aged. Very aware of micro bubbles and the apparent risks, but not an issue in my fish room. Your feedback is appreciated and solid advice for beginners. Thanks.
@@TMAquatics, True, since you are using RO (Reverse Osmotic Filtration) Water then you have already Eliminated the Risk of CO2 spiking in your Tank(s).
This spiking can occur with Ammonia and/or Chloramine treated Public Water reacting with Tank Water.
The only thing you did not point out was the valve you used near the hook. What is the model you went with?
Can you send me the link for the quick disconnect. Thank you
I also would like to know!!!
@Keith MaGee in above comments, listed the link and name
Which SS Mesh pre-filter did you buy from jungleaquashrimp.com? There's multiple sizes.
I don’t recall to be honest. It fits the aqua clear 70 intake tube. I’m sure a quick google search could provide the answer.
Nice hacks hope you have one for me ,my problem is that my python doesn't have very good suction and sometimes it won't suck up the fish waste .now my water pressure in the house is great plenty so is there anyway I could hack my python to have more suction power. Thanks for your time great video. Billy
yes please help too I need 50ft hise to get to sink plus already have bad low water pressure. splicing some suction maybe is there cheap way
Helpful video links would have made it perfect but helpful video
why does owning fish and reptiles have to be so expensive I'm going fjis for child I love the turtle too but dont live jow much work , cleaning and and smell
Oh my, you are advocating methods you personally have not used.....why would you do that, especially on how to video.
patrick brown I think he progressed in his water changes. Kinda like Joey from diy, he doesn’t us anything hardly that he makes.