So, I turn the switch to the off position and walk over to my kitchen sink. By adjusting the pump, water will no longer flow through it, but up through the hoseand into my tank. We actually preferred Aqueon’s handle to Python’s. Aqueon’s tube is also made of a more rigid plastic. Water chemistry. It is critical to ensure steady water chemistry inside the aquarium. Aquatic plants and fish need a specific level of pH for them to grow and continuously survive. A contaminated pH level could put your tank species at risk. In addition, with the disintegration of detritus in the gravel, pH levels are more likely to get contaminated too.

With Python water changers stretching up to 100 feet in length, coiling the hose up once you are finished with it can be a messy job.I use this since many years and changed more than 100.000 Gallons of Water with the Flow Valve, i only had to change the Seal inside a few month ago.

All water changers included a single fitting that connected the water changer to the faucet, like the ones pictured above. They might all look different, but they are the same-sized fitting.

These extensions securely clip into your Python water changer in seconds. I was able to successfully attach two extensions to my water changer and use it as usual without leaks. 3. Hands-free hook The second attempt was a success, and the fitting held up just fine. However, it did not remain that way for long.