??????? Awesome Ron! Will that Cipher from the other one fit on the end of the new hose so you can clean the poop out the gravel at the same time or do you have an under gravel cleaner????? This was great information because I have a 75gal that houses 7inch Oscars and 8 inch Dempseys that get pretty dirty in the gravel and we been using your old method for years. My 55gal community tank don’t get as dirty but this would be a great way to get that water out and back in of both. Please let me know if that fit so I don’t have to send anything back once I order it. Thanks and welcome to the fish parenting family🤣.
So…The pump is actually in the tank when emptying so this is really only for water changes. I still use the Python gravel cleaner to clean the gravel which is a totally separate process. I guess that’s where the total Python no spill system will shine because you can do it all in one step but…you are really only cleaning the gravel every month or every other month depending on your bio load but water changes are done weekly or every other week depending on your nitrate levels. For me, it’s about speeding up the process. I can take my time when I’m doing gravel cleaning because I can quickly stop the siphon by squeezing the hose and really get the gravel and other surfaces clean without dumping out too much water. In other words, it’s the best of both worlds to me. 💪🏾
Or you could use your 550 g per hour pump and 1/2" diameter clear hose to do gravel vac and or sand cleaning as it goes slower and you have time to do maintenance in your tank every month or 2 months when you need to,right,that way your older system is not wasted,thats what I and other older fish tank owners do up here in northern ontario and beautiful long wintery days in Canada...Thanks for the info on the new system,Im passing it on and sharing your videos to other old tank lovers here in canada...be safe and have a good time chilling with your fish as we all need stress reducing time outs in the hard times were all going through these past few years with covid and the economy not so good for everybody all over the world.... @@rontalley
Your efficiency is showcased in this video too. You covered a lot of practical information & details in 10 minutes. I appreciate not being having to listen to bad jokes & superfluous, irrelevant blabber blabber like a lot of folks upload. Thanks man!
He comes alone and comes along really well indeed. I wouldn't worry about the fish and the fishes too much, because it's not how you say it but how you do it it's what counts.
Great video i just got a 55 gallon aquarium after many years away from the hobby and so much has changed i almost went with the python or hyger and i think this pump is better and does not waste water. Great job thanks
very quick but it would be quicker if you just put the water back and not try to worry about the temp. The temp of the water coming out wont hurt the fish.
I've been using this type of setup for years. It's great to not have to carry buckets AND...so many faucets are not compatible with Pythons...and it's too much of a hassle to change the faucets just to fit them. Listen to this man, y'all.
Good stuff. I was just shopping around for a water change system for my first tank, heard Python was good, checked price, uh huh.... Saw Hygger was a cheaper alternative of the same thing. Price was a little steep still for what is just a length of tubing and some plastic fittings. Watched comparison video on the two. Happened to scroll down in the comments and saw someone recommended this method. Then I found your video. Thank you! This method is much faster and comes in around the same price total as the Hygger version.
Thank you so much for your change of water tank video went to amazon and bought everything im not lazy but it sure as heck beats going back and forth with buckets of water and im a small gal 😅
Great video. I have used the same temperature probes. They work well for a couple years,, but gradually they get worse. After about 2 years, mine were reading about 5 degrees off. Even with a battery change, they don't improve. But they are cheap and you can replace them inexpensively.
Great video! I do something similar, but I've added an Alexa-compatible plug and named it "water." Now, I just say, "Alexa, turn on water" when I want the pump on and "Alexa, turn off water" when I want the pump off. Works great.
Where are the links for your equipment? Now I have to dig on the AZ site…Good Video though Your choice on where the tank water goes, ignore negative comments To each his/herown n personal choice Thx Ron
@@rontalley trust me my friend, put links under your comments so ppl watching your channel can easily click on it to search based on your recommendations You did put up quick pop ups but not the brand or link to go directly there I caught the hose brand Davco & any submersible pump with over 800 Gph should do the job Thx again for the quick reply Merry Xmas
Hello Ron! Nice system! When I was into the hobby I use to drain my water into a bucket and never in my sink. I guess i’m a little of a germaphobe😂 I use to empty the fish water out into my yard over my plants. It’s the perfect plant food!
@@Juelstone He is already using it , clearly shown added to the 75 gallon ( 2 capfuls ) and even in the kitchen for extra protection. Now he may or may not show everything , but Prime is keeping the fish SAFE = Segway to the dechlorinator that I have been using whenever I process my water changes !!!! what the powder form is called , same product but a lot less $EACHEM $AFE just got to look at the Best KOI farms and I will promise you that will be in the big bucket !!!!
Got me an ATO/AWC. Little creative plumbing and I still have to vacuum to get rid of settled detritus, but man I can't recommend it enough to any fish keeper. No messing with water, no spilling and it never gets forgotten or put off. Rock solid stability!
Thank you for this video! I having such a hard time, my sink is pretty level with my tank so the python wouldnt create a strong enough suction to siphon the water, and I really didnt want to make a mess with buckets. This is perfect!!
If you add a hose fitting to your pump after about 20cm, and to your hose, you can have a fast mechanism to connect/disconnect the hose to the pump. PUMP->Hose(20cm)->Hose fitting>2 Way Hose Coupling Joiner>Hose fitting> Hose. Also, gravel is not the best substrate for fish keeping. Perhaps one of the worst. YT father fish.
Also bought the cheaper hose and a pump too small the first time. The hose kinking up is very frustrating and I know it is slowing it down a lot. Going to upgrade soon. I suggest filling the bath tub if you have one and running the pump there to fill the tank.
@@rontalley no but I did use a drinking water grade hose from Amazon usually sold for rvs. For my new 210 gal tank I will change from the harbor freight pump for a sicce higher flow pump
What's the trick to work from tank to tank while filling? Even with the python, the water pressure builds up too quickly and either pops the siphon on the sink or the hose off of the pump. The sink isn't close enough to run to prevent overflow! Any suggestions?
I can relate to ALL that, especially the having to stop and start cos the pump is faster than the water supply from the tap. To be honest I found that more annoying than having it take longer.
I feel like dumping nasty fish poo water into you sink is disgusting. I have a long hose like yours on my python and I drag it out the back door and let the gross fish water drain over my fence out into the unused portion of my yard.
Only thing that could make it better is to have like a big brute trash can in a utility room or somewhere out of sight. Then you don’t have to mess with the temperature or faucet you just refill your tank then refill the trash can. Always keeping it the same temp as your tank with a heater, dechlorinated and air-rated
This is a really cool process. What would your recommendation be if the tank needed to be ph balanced too? Would you add the chemicals after the change or during the same step as the prime?
Hello Ron love how you come up with bright idea's sooo fast this is cool, but I love using the Phython clean and fill it's only two steps too it and that's hook it up and turn on the water, it's fast and you can clean the bottom of the tank while removing the water trust me it removes the water quicker than you think imjs maybe in due time you'll try it, anyway what you did is good 👍
Main things for me was first being able to hook it to that fancy faucet and second, making sure the water temperature is correct before refilling. Also, kinda scared of sucking up fish as we have a lot of nano fish. Finally this method waste less water. I still use the Python siphon for cleaning the gravel.
Never got around to putting the actual links in the description but the video does have the Amazon references in the beginning and towards the end. You can pause the video right at 9:15 and search Amazon for those particular items.
They are use to water changes now. Really amazed as to how much goes into maintenance but once you get into it, it’s actually very relaxing. Especially for someone like me who loves to stay busy. 💪🏾
Excellent video. Not sure I can use it for my reef tank, however, because of the need for strict water parameters (have to use RODI water) so I can't take it straight from the tap. Otherwise, I love the info about the tubing you found.
i think it would be a similar process , just i've seen it done in a garbage can instead of a bucket in the sink. the garbage can being full of the water you've already prepped. I just dont have a place in my house where i'd want to have a garbage can full of prepped water, is the problem
@@coffek74 just got to think 🤔 , similar size of a random " table " that most people would have in parts of the home , someone might have a l device that will light up the room ..... while others do things like , place keys and sunglasses or I remember that one of the " tables " had a beautiful wood serving dish and that was memorable for how gnarly it was and it was also doubling as a candy dish .... That leads me to my attempts @ humor and that most appropriate big box Rubbermaid roughneck plus the matching lid ( crucial piece ) can be covered by a appropriate sized and shape tablecloth , I have even seen examples of saltwater creatures as well ....then same big box store or a quick GOOGLE search for a circle shaped top ( glass , wood , brass or acrylic and I have a good feeling that would be the best place to set a plant alongside a Saltwater for Dummies 🤭🤔
That would be cool then you you just tell Alexa to stop the pump. 💪🏾 I’m typically right there watching and just flip the switch on the surge protector.
???????
Awesome Ron! Will that Cipher from the other one fit on the end of the new hose so you can clean the poop out the gravel at the same time or do you have an under gravel cleaner????? This was great information because I have a 75gal that houses 7inch Oscars and 8 inch Dempseys that get pretty dirty in the gravel and we been using your old method for years. My 55gal community tank don’t get as dirty but this would be a great way to get that water out and back in of both. Please let me know if that fit so I don’t have to send anything back once I order it.
Thanks and welcome to the fish parenting family🤣.
So…The pump is actually in the tank when emptying so this is really only for water changes. I still use the Python gravel cleaner to clean the gravel which is a totally separate process. I guess that’s where the total Python no spill system will shine because you can do it all in one step but…you are really only cleaning the gravel every month or every other month depending on your bio load but water changes are done weekly or every other week depending on your nitrate levels. For me, it’s about speeding up the process. I can take my time when I’m doing gravel cleaning because I can quickly stop the siphon by squeezing the hose and really get the gravel and other surfaces clean without dumping out too much water. In other words, it’s the best of both worlds to me. 💪🏾
Or you could use your 550 g per hour pump and 1/2" diameter clear hose to do gravel vac and or sand cleaning as it goes slower and you have time to do maintenance in your tank every month or 2 months when you need to,right,that way your older system is not wasted,thats what I and other older fish tank owners do up here in northern ontario and beautiful long wintery days in Canada...Thanks for the info on the new system,Im passing it on and sharing your videos to other old tank lovers here in canada...be safe and have a good time chilling with your fish as we all need stress reducing time outs in the hard times were all going through these past few years with covid and the economy not so good for everybody all over the world....
@@rontalley
Your efficiency is showcased in this video too. You covered a lot of practical information & details in 10 minutes. I appreciate not being having to listen to bad jokes & superfluous, irrelevant blabber blabber like a lot of folks upload. Thanks man!
@@meganheeler681 Thanks for watching!
A Brute trashcan is very useful for water changes.
I have a 45 gallon tank and have been using an Oase 250 gph pump to do water changes. Buckets are for cave men……lol
Lazy and smart are two different things. Smart comes up with good ideas like you did.
Bro. Ron!!!! You are handling this Fish Dad stuff real well!!! You are a great Spokes Person and coming alone real well. Thank you so much!!
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback. 💪🏾
He comes alone and comes along really well indeed. I wouldn't worry about the fish and the fishes too much, because it's not how you say it but how you do it it's what counts.
I'm soooooo glad your brain is BIG because this has made water changes so simple and fast ...💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
I’m so glad that our brains together equals infinite possibilities! 😘😘😘
Good video I enjoyed watching, beautiful home .
Great video i just got a 55 gallon aquarium after many years away from the hobby and so much has changed i almost went with the python or hyger and i think this pump is better and does not waste water. Great job thanks
3:50 You have mixed species in the aquarium, so fishes is a scientific accepted correct word, when there's more than one species.
I do the same but I suck the poop out first then I attach the python to my sicce ultra zero does 760gph goes pretty fast doing 80% on my 135 weekly
Thanks Ron, for putting in the hard work to make it easier for the fish parents!
That’s what this channel is all about! 💪🏾
Brilliant! Looking for solution to my small fish room water changes! This is it!
You put dechlorinater in a half tank full of fish instead of the tub of chlorinated water.. big no no IMO 😉
Such great ideas! Especially the garden water can
very quick but it would be quicker if you just put the water back and not try to worry about the temp. The temp of the water coming out wont hurt the fish.
love it new to channel and loving the process well done
Awesome I bought the pump too 850 gph
Great video , SOLD 💪🏽
U da Boss!
Hi Ron you always find what works best for your situation.
What about the gravel?
I've been using this type of setup for years. It's great to not have to carry buckets AND...so many faucets are not compatible with Pythons...and it's too much of a hassle to change the faucets just to fit them. Listen to this man, y'all.
@@furiousstyles08 Thanks for watching!!
Where did you get the new hose?
What heater do you use
Hey Ron...you give so much great information👍👍👍👍
Thanks!
Fast not always what you want
Thanks
Good stuff. I was just shopping around for a water change system for my first tank, heard Python was good, checked price, uh huh.... Saw Hygger was a cheaper alternative of the same thing. Price was a little steep still for what is just a length of tubing and some plastic fittings. Watched comparison video on the two. Happened to scroll down in the comments and saw someone recommended this method. Then I found your video. Thank you! This method is much faster and comes in around the same price total as the Hygger version.
Old video. But wondering if you ever considered a smart plug so you could shut the pump off with your phone?
@@TroySchuler yes and it works well. Actually can use voice commands via Alexa.
Thank you for this appreciated. Your tank looks very nice
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for your change of water tank video went to amazon and bought everything im not lazy but it sure as heck beats going back and forth with buckets of water and im a small gal 😅
I’m so glad I was able to help!
Thank you
Great video. I have used the same temperature probes. They work well for a couple years,, but gradually they get worse. After about 2 years, mine were reading about 5 degrees off. Even with a battery change, they don't improve. But they are cheap and you can replace them inexpensively.
That's what I always say Ron, Laziness is the mother of invention. 😂
I just got the tubing but has very strong smell did any of your fish die or get sick when using this tubing
No. The smell of the first tubing was far worse.
@@rontalley ok thank you!
Great video! I do something similar, but I've added an Alexa-compatible plug and named it "water." Now, I just say, "Alexa, turn on water" when I want the pump on and "Alexa, turn off water" when I want the pump off. Works great.
I so have an extra smart plug and I love that implementation! Thanks for the tip!
late but fun fun fact "fishes" was correct
Where are the links for your equipment?
Now I have to dig on the AZ site…Good Video though
Your choice on where the tank water goes, ignore negative comments
To each his/herown n personal choice
Thx Ron
I need to go back and put links but I believe I put everything on the screen so you can easily find the items.
@@rontalley trust me my friend, put links under your comments so ppl watching your channel can easily click on it to search based on your recommendations
You did put up quick pop ups but not the brand or link to go directly there
I caught the hose brand Davco & any submersible pump with over 800 Gph should do the job
Thx again for the quick reply
Merry Xmas
Thanks Ron👍🏼
Hello Ron! Nice system! When I was into the hobby I use to drain my water into a bucket and never in my sink. I guess i’m a little of a germaphobe😂 I use to empty the fish water out into my yard over my plants. It’s the perfect plant food!
I'm a bit of a germiphobe too because I was thinking "I hope he THOROUGHLY cleans that sink after there's been aquarium water in it."😳
I do use some of the water to water my plants… Hose is long enough to reach outside so that’s great advise! Thanks
@@rontalley Seachem Prime water conditioner is also good for water changes, if you don’t already have some, or know. It treats the tap water.
@@Juelstone He is already using it , clearly shown added to the 75 gallon ( 2 capfuls ) and even in the kitchen for extra protection. Now he may or may not show everything , but Prime is keeping the fish SAFE = Segway to the dechlorinator that I have been using whenever I process my water changes !!!! what the powder form is called , same product but a lot less $EACHEM $AFE just got to look at the Best KOI farms and I will promise you that will be in the big bucket !!!!
Your way is crap sorry my way is so much easier I was laughing at your way sorry
Can you post a link of where you have shown your way?
@rontalley There's always a hater lurking in the crowd.
Got me an ATO/AWC. Little creative plumbing and I still have to vacuum to get rid of settled detritus, but man I can't recommend it enough to any fish keeper. No messing with water, no spilling and it never gets forgotten or put off. Rock solid stability!
What about the poo
Gravel cleaner for the poo. Totally different method. This is just for quick water changes. I clean the poo about once every 2 months.
Love it 👏👏I’m gonna check the items . I have 125 gallon fresh water .
Thank you for this video! I having such a hard time, my sink is pretty level with my tank so the python wouldnt create a strong enough suction to siphon the water, and I really didnt want to make a mess with buckets. This is perfect!!
If you add a hose fitting to your pump after about 20cm, and to your hose, you can have a fast mechanism to connect/disconnect the hose to the pump. PUMP->Hose(20cm)->Hose fitting>2 Way Hose Coupling Joiner>Hose fitting> Hose. Also, gravel is not the best substrate for fish keeping. Perhaps one of the worst. YT father fish.
Hi ron what exact pump and hose please thanks . And that suction ?
very cool
Also bought the cheaper hose and a pump too small the first time. The hose kinking up is very frustrating and I know it is slowing it down a lot. Going to upgrade soon.
I suggest filling the bath tub if you have one and running the pump there to fill the tank.
I use pumps with garden hoses
No issues with toxins?
@@rontalley no but I did use a drinking water grade hose from Amazon usually sold for rvs. For my new 210 gal tank I will change from the harbor freight pump for a sicce higher flow pump
What's the trick to work from tank to tank while filling? Even with the python, the water pressure builds up too quickly and either pops the siphon on the sink or the hose off of the pump. The sink isn't close enough to run to prevent overflow! Any suggestions?
I can relate to ALL that, especially the having to stop and start cos the pump is faster than the water supply from the tap. To be honest I found that more annoying than having it take longer.
Nice video.. I'm going to try something very similar
Thank you very much on this hose it is literally a game changer bro, new subscriber😊
Thank you sir!!!! Very informative video
Im new at it . I just picked up my tank . This will be a great way to refill my tank . Thank you .
Why do you put the prime in your tank and not in the bucket of water before it goes into the tank?
Hi there do you have a link to buy the hose and bigger pump thanks
Luv your tank, beautiful house and you seem like a stand up guy! 😇
thanks for the method & such a beautiful home btw
Greetings from Romania ✋
You are the best 👏
Can we get links to the pump and the hose? Please
Put a valve in the hose to limit the flow from the pump when filling then it won't out pump the faucet 😃
Great idea! Thanks for watching!
Hello love your video? Can you tell me what size container you're using? I like that particular size thank you
Got it from Lowes. Not sure the exact size (20 gallon maybe?). I got the biggest one that could fit in my sink. You will have to measure.
Great video
Thank you
I feel like dumping nasty fish poo water into you sink is disgusting. I have a long hose like yours on my python and I drag it out the back door and let the gross fish water drain over my fence out into the unused portion of my yard.
You’re the first fish person disgusted by fish poo!
Only thing that could make it better is to have like a big brute trash can in a utility room or somewhere out of sight. Then you don’t have to mess with the temperature or faucet you just refill your tank then refill the trash can. Always keeping it the same temp as your tank with a heater, dechlorinated and air-rated
That’s a great idea!
New at Fish Keeping....❤️
This is a really cool process. What would your recommendation be if the tank needed to be ph balanced too? Would you add the chemicals after the change or during the same step as the prime?
fish get used to whatever ph your tap is. much easier that way
Great video and process. If I used my kitchen sink I would have to do that when my wife was not home 😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
Good job, thank you for sharing and the music was nice too!!! 🙂🦾🐟🐠🐡🍥🎣
How was the volume?
thats what i needed!
Thank you 🙏
Great video and info 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💙💙💙💫👋🏽💎🦋🇬🇧
Thanks!
Hello Ron love how you come up with bright idea's sooo fast this is cool, but I love using the Phython clean and fill it's only two steps too it and that's hook it up and turn on the water, it's fast and you can clean the bottom of the tank while removing the water trust me it removes the water quicker than you think imjs maybe in due time you'll try it, anyway what you did is good 👍
Main things for me was first being able to hook it to that fancy faucet and second, making sure the water temperature is correct before refilling. Also, kinda scared of sucking up fish as we have a lot of nano fish. Finally this method waste less water. I still use the Python siphon for cleaning the gravel.
Great job! Very good idea
Nice setup this is definitely the way to go. I tried running a spigot next to the tank but it didn't work out so well something always leaked.
Thanks! Water changes are a breeze for me now.
Are there links to these items you got? I would love to recreate this for my tank.
Never got around to putting the actual links in the description but the video does have the Amazon references in the beginning and towards the end. You can pause the video right at 9:15 and search Amazon for those particular items.
@@rontalley awesome thank you so much!
👍🏽👍🏽
Great Job
Hi Ron, I'm not a fish mom, I'm here for support though.😊 I can't say you know how to work it out!! 💯
Should read I can say you know how to work it out!!
Thanks for the support!
Awesome. The fish was not bothered by the process. Tfs
They are use to water changes now. Really amazed as to how much goes into maintenance but once you get into it, it’s actually very relaxing. Especially for someone like me who loves to stay busy. 💪🏾
I like it brother, very easy.
Thanks!
Excellent video. Not sure I can use it for my reef tank, however, because of the need for strict water parameters (have to use RODI water) so I can't take it straight from the tap. Otherwise, I love the info about the tubing you found.
I so want to get a salt water tank. Need to figure this stage out completely before I move up. Thanks for watching and sharing!
i think it would be a similar process , just i've seen it done in a garbage can instead of a bucket in the sink. the garbage can being full of the water you've already prepped. I just dont have a place in my house where i'd want to have a garbage can full of prepped water, is the problem
@@coffek74 just got to think 🤔 , similar size of a random
" table " that most people would have in parts of the home , someone might have a l device that will light up the room ..... while others do things like , place keys and sunglasses or I remember that one of the " tables " had a beautiful wood serving dish and that was memorable for how gnarly it was and it was also doubling as a candy dish .... That leads me to my attempts @ humor and that most appropriate big box Rubbermaid roughneck plus the matching lid ( crucial piece ) can be covered by a appropriate sized and shape tablecloth , I have even seen examples of saltwater creatures as well ....then same big box store or a quick GOOGLE search for a circle shaped top ( glass , wood , brass or acrylic and I have a good feeling that would be the best place to set a plant alongside a Saltwater for Dummies 🤭🤔
pair it up with wifi plug.
That would be cool then you you just tell Alexa to stop the pump. 💪🏾 I’m typically right there watching and just flip the switch on the surge protector.
wow thats a great idea,will let my older fish lovers know here in Canada,Kevin