How do you do yours?

[Jae1525]

But I get tired! (stamps his little feet in frustation)

 

[yhbae]

Why not buy a python? It's easy to gravel vac, and you simply mix the right ratio of hot and cold water to reach the desirable temperature then go straight into the tank! Of course, you add the dechloronator at the same time into the tank.

Only takes 15 mins for two relatively large tanks.

 

[big b]

I bought a counter top water filter at a surplus store fore about $30 that removes chlorine from the water(it twists on to the tap threads). I bought some hose at Canadian tire that fits the outlet and I just pump it into the tank. I add some water treatment to the tank just incase. this system has been working fine for over a year on both my 90 gallon and my 30 gallon with no problems(no fish losses).

 

[yhbae]

I bought a counter top water filter at a surplus store fore about $30 that removes chlorine from the water(it twists on to the tap threads). I bought some hose at Canadian tire that fits the outlet and I just pump it into the tank. I add some water treatment to the tank just incase. this system has been working fine for over a year on both my 90 gallon and my 30 gallon with no problems(no fish losses).

Hmm... That is an interesting idea - that could save quite a bit of money on dechloronator assuming no chloramine is found in the water... How does it work? Heavy aeration?

 

[vdan]

get a python. I didn't think it was worth the mony. Then I tried it and it works great.

 

[yhbae]

I thinking if I can use that filter with python to save cost of the dechloronator... I may not have enough space in my basin to install both together so I want to see what this filter looks like...

I already spent probably close to $60 so far on dechloronator alone!

 

[FrankSlapperinni]

Man, I guess I have it easy compared to you guys

Our house has well for our water source, so no chlorine. Plus my tank is on the second floor of our house, with the kitchen sink one floor beneath it. I just have to run my python out the window, into the kitchen window, siphon the water into the sink, and then with for the sink temperature to be just right and attach the hose and fill the tank back upstairs. Takes only 10 minuets.

 

[yhbae]

Man, I guess I have it easy compared to you guys

Our house has well for our water source, so no chlorine. Plus my tank is on the second floor of our house, with the kitchen sink one floor beneath it. I just have to run my python out the window, into the kitchen window, siphon the water into the sink, and then with for the sink temperature to be just right and attach the hose and fill the tank back upstairs. Takes only 10 minuets.

No chlorine? Lucky you!

 

[FrankSlapperinni]

Yes, but the only problem is that the water ,as you can guess, has lots of minerals in it (tastes great), which causes a high pH and KH.

 

[yhbae]

As I said, lucky you! Great for African tanks...

 

[csr mel]

i have a good way to do water changes.

my tank is located close to my sliding glass door so i throw my submersable pond pump into the tank which has a hose on it and pump the water out of the tank and into the grass.

to refill the tank i have a 5 gallon water bottle that is suppose to be used with a water cooler. i fill this up at the water refill station in the publix store. the water station removes all chemicals including chlorine and chloramine. it costs 25 cents per gallon. so using a 5 gallon water bottle once a week i get a bit over a 10% water change in my tank all for $1.25
i bring the bottle to the store on my way home from work so as to not be going out of my way.
sence thewater station removes all of these chemicals i do not need to add any water conditioners to the water.

if i didnt have well water with nearly unacceptable levels of sulfur and other elements, i would probably just use tap water. but being that my tap water comes from a well and is full of horrid smelling elements i do not want this water in my tank not only for my fish's health but also because it would stink the living room up with that yucky sulfur smell.

i guess each person has developed the best way to do water changes for their place. this is the way which works best for me as i cant use tap water.

 

[Jae1525]

Cool!

Some good ideas there!!

I like the water filter in the hose best(cheers Big B!)

As I said in a previous post... Its not gettin the water out (cos I attach a hose to my canister fileter "out") Its gettin it in!

I am 90 (feel like it anyhow) now and the trip to the sink makes me feel sleepy.

 

[Helium_Junkie]

What is this "Python" ? Is it a US thing?

Who makes it?

 

[Arfie]

Python

I wonder if they'll ship em to the UK?

Arfie

 

[big b]

I bought a counter top water filter at a surplus store fore about $30 that removes chlorine from the water(it twists on to the tap threads). I bought some hose at Canadian tire that fits the outlet and I just pump it into the tank. I add some water treatment to the tank just incase. this system has been working fine for over a year on both my 90 gallon and my 30 gallon with no problems(no fish losses).

Hmm... That is an interesting idea - that could save quite a bit of money on dechloronator assuming no chloramine is found in the water... How does it work? Heavy aeration?

It was sold to make drinking water out of tap water, there is a cylindrical charcoal filter in it.