I love the emphasis on bucket spilling and shaking when filling up the tank. It really captures the moment. :)

@BigAlsVOD

8 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks! We knew everyone could relate...

@Pray4Mojo1

8 жыл бұрын

You should see the pictures on the python package. It's pretty funny as well.

3:52 so much swag I just can't.

@salemross4766

8 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@alexandrawr567

5 жыл бұрын

Love the swag

Actually you don't have to run water for back pressure at all...simply turn on the water like normal with the valve closed and make sure the entire hose and tube are full of water. Invert tube in tank, get rid of any air bubbles in tube then go to the sink and open the valve. The back pressure will kick in on its own, no need to run water (not practical if you have a long extension it will take forever and waste loads of water).

This was the best and simplest review. Other channels were pissing me off not being thorough in explaining how to do this. Nice job

Thank you so so much! I've been needing to do a water change on my Axolotl's 20gal (soon to be upgraded to 30gal) and I had no idea how to use the python. My parents knew but whenever I asked them to help me do a water change or if they could teach me how to use it they said "later". I've been watching other python how-to videos and I just didn't get it, and now I do! Thats so very much!

I adopted a 55gal tank two years ago and it came with one of these and I had no idea how to use it and became super frustrated with it. Now I feel like a fool for not looking into!! I was using it backwards and didn't know it hooked up to the sink. Been muscling water buckets forever now. Ugh. I'm so excited to use it properly. Great video! Tanks a lot!! :)

the only good that has come to me from doing old fashion water changes is i have some pretty buff arms now lol

@cmartinez3809

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@infiniity5529

5 жыл бұрын

How lol I got back pain now because of it

@glenp.8241

5 жыл бұрын

I have a reef so I use two small pumps one out, one in for changes. And when I vacuume, I hook it up to a filter and pump back into sump

Great product. I have a 20 46 and just started a 75 discus tank. Save so much time. Watched video and directions were spot on. Highly recommend.

Thanks for the video. I did my first water change/gravel vac with the python today. It was easier than anticipated. the hardest part is getting the temperature of the water right as your faucet can be a lil tricky to manuver. Although I was able to get it within 1 degree.

Love this video! As a first time aquarium owner, water changes looked intimidating but you make it look so easy :)

Thank you my mom is wanting one of these systems and I wanted to see how easy it was to hook up and run with the hook attachment this was just the kind of video I was hunting for. Thanks for being informative, easy to watch and not having annoying music overlaid lol

i couldnt get it to work at first. cussing and swearing help alot to get it to work. i love it. 2 thumbs up.

Sweet. This looks like a good buy. I was a little amused at the force of the water at the beginning of the refill process. Make sure all your plants are well rooted. Thanks for the video.

@BigAlsVOD

8 жыл бұрын

+John Shea - It's definitely a must-have, we've never looked back! We were pretty amused by the force of the water too-- the hook is best for larger aquariums like the one we worked on. It points straight down, so it may kick up gravel in shallower tanks. That said, it's a great product if you want a "hands-free" refill!

@apaulmcdonough2170

5 жыл бұрын

Adjust the water pressure at the tap.

@attilaszamoskozi769

5 жыл бұрын

@@BigAlsVOD Couldn't you just adjust the water pressure at the hook shut off valve itself?

@skaramicke

5 жыл бұрын

You could probably adjust the pressure using that control valve on the end of the hose.

This beautiful invention put the love back into fish keeping

okay, I finally, (after 2 years of hauling buckets of water) bought a Python water changer kit! Wow I am so happy I finally did it! It works great! My one hour water changes now take about 10 minutes! I was a little nervous to add the water back into the tank because I normally put the water conditioner into the bucket and then pour into the aquarium. So I put some of the conditioner in first as well as half way through the fill and then a little more near the end. I have a 120 gallon tank and this is going to save me a lot of time. Thanks Big Al's! Love your store!

@BigAlsVOD

6 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear the Python helped you! Just out of curiosity, which store do you usually visit?

@charlee1503

6 жыл бұрын

I got my husband to buy me one at the Edmonton Big Al's. I live in Kelowna and there are no stores here. wish there was one though

@judithspeed9753

6 жыл бұрын

Ed sheerhan

@elindigeno1215

5 жыл бұрын

Did the product come with everything or do I have to buy separate items?

This is exactly what I need. Thank you for doing such a great video on how it works.

this product is genius, i love it, no more buckets for me, i cant believe lived without this for so many many years

@BigAlsVOD

8 жыл бұрын

+Cathy K - it's a life (and time) saver!

@wyomingadventures

4 жыл бұрын

That's for sure! I just got one. Was so tried of water buckets. And spilled water!😉

I just learned about this magical siphon . Im buying one ASAP. I used to siphon all the water into a giant 45 gallon trash can... then I would put an electric water pump into the trash can ... then drain everything down the drain . this is definitely worth a try, im tired of making water messes.

I used one on March 28 because our teacher has a fish 🐟🐟🐟🐟 tank and I have to do it by myself. But I did it!!

I just got mine and used it for the first time - it was like magic!

Good videoI picked up this water changing system a couple weeks ago...the cost was my only hesitation but after one use I was hooked. Like the tip on the extended gravel vacuum and will be looking to pick one up for my 90G Tank. My LFS did not have the water fill attachment and may have to look into that too but not in a rush. Now I use my bucket to store the Python...

Take a shot every time he says "go ahead and".....

Did I just watch a 7 minute ad?

@G3RMZONE

5 жыл бұрын

but wait theres more.

@karynagibson05

5 жыл бұрын

Keep lugging buckets! ENJOY!

@moderngunguy3666

5 жыл бұрын

The fact that you didn’t realize that before you started watching is kind of funny

@decypher5378

4 жыл бұрын

No you just watch a 7 minute and 9 seconds ad

@iamnolongerexisting

4 жыл бұрын

Yup

Literally the best invention

Another well produced and informative video..thank you.

is it normal for small cloud/dust-like particles to come out from the gravel vac when filling up the tank?

I wish I had this product this past weekend. Had to setup a new tank and water change two more and I did it the "old way". Atleast I'll have this for next time. Great video

@BigAlsVOD

8 жыл бұрын

+Clark Apusen (Opossum) - Sounds like you had a crazy busy weekend-- hopefully the Python will make your life easier! We'd love to see photos of your setups! After you pick up the Python, feel free to shoot us a photo on FB or Twitter of you using it with your aquariums! Facebook US: facebook.com/BigAlsPets Twitter US: twitter.com/BigAls_Pets Facebook CDA: facebook.com/BigAlsCanada Twitter CDA: twitter.com/BigAlsAquarium

Awesome video. It definitely clear all my questions about the python .

I have 2 aquariums, one on the main floor and my biggest one in my living room basement. My facet is upstairs, pretty sure water filling up the tank wont be an issue but what about pumping the water, will it work?

I just ordered this product, cant wait to use it,should get it by the end of the weekend just intime for my next water change... I use buckets and refill with a plastic container...lol btw I made the change to go barebottom and have gotten all the gravel out except for some pesky little pieces, with this work to get the remainder of the gravel? the gravel is tiny tiny.

what if the threading on faucet is on the inside? do you have brass adapter for this application?

Would any substrate in the tank be fine? I’m getting an aquarium of my own and I don’t know what kind substrate would be best for the python. I would prefer to get fine gravel or sand but I don’t want the python to suck that stuff up

Ok so I received my python and watching the videos I was able to clean my tank and refil in under 10 minutes. This product is Insane. Just add water conditioner after removal of partial. Also new tanks remember to cycle the tank. Man this is a game changer. Upgrading to 125 gal from 55 gal and now looking forward to it.

@crimsontide1980

5 жыл бұрын

I'm wanting to buy one of these,and for years I almost did,but I always wondered about the whole water conditioner issue,how it would be added to the tank,if there was a reservoir on the python to add it, I really had no idea how it worked. As many people that rave about it, I assume that the method they show here,adding conditioner as it fills, that this is safe, but still I worry. I was always told that you had to add water conditioner before you add any fresh water to the aquarium, any time you fill a bucket you had to add conditioner before the bucket of water is added to the aquarium, and this had to be repeated with every bucket of water. If I knew we could do it this way I would have just added the appropriate amount to the aquarium as soon as I drained enough water so I wouldnt have to beat myself up whether I forgot to add conditioner to a bucket of water when it usually takes about 15 buckets of water to fill mine back up. It's so easy to forget one time and I've definitely worried myself sick a few times trying to remember if I forgot one time,so I'd panic and dump several capfuls just in case.

Picked mine up today... GOD BLESS THIS THING

My Aqueon broke yesterday. I finally found a place here in NY that has the python I'm going to pick it up today. Too bad the water quality in my complex won't allow me to use tap water. I have to use bottled water either that or condition the snot out of it thanks Al!

Hi, is there a shut off valve on the water "extractor" near where I am working so I can shut off the suction in between tanks without having to return to the sink?

I just got the squeeze siphon starter. How do I attach it to my phyton?

If you're concerned about your water bill (depending on how close you are to a widow or door), you can run your Python outside and simply use gravity to move the water while cleaning your aquarium.

i have 2 turtles in a 60 gallon tank and this thing saves my back from lugging buckets of water back and forth every 3 weeks. Best investment i've made outside my canister filter with the UV light.

@owen7664

7 жыл бұрын

OMG I could carry the buckets if it was a fish tank but it's just not practical with turtle I finally broke down and spent the 80 buck... So worth it

so if you have a shorter gravel vacuum than the tank height will it not work at all? because mines seems not be working

I love my Python, makes cleaning and water fill easy.

@Big Al's, so when I drain the water from the tank to the sink, do I have to keep the sink on while I'm sucking up the water to the sink?

Brilliant I've just had mine delivered I'm watching this and doing it for the first time by by buckets....... why o why did I not buy this bit of kit years ago.....#easywaterchanges

I just got a tank and that looks super helpful

You are awesome, saved my back ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Seems like a great idea APART from that you have to have water running the whole time while emptying the tank, that's a LOT of wasted water... I've done a similar thing where I've connected a siphon which had a pump to a hose, and that hose I can just connect to the water faucet to refill the tank again. It's not pretty but it works.

Does a new tank have little bubbles I just filled my 55 gallon tank and it have little bubbles is that nominal.

You forgot rubber o ring on the sink lol great video👍🏻👍🏻

Amazing video! Thankyou !!!!

Now I have a 30 gallon tank for my turtle but its only filled to 15 gallon what would you suggest is a good way to clean the gravel and do water changes. Is this product what I should get?

Great promo man...I’m sold...

@Michael S i have gold,mollies&dollar fish in my tank....is it ok to have those fish in my tank....i have these fishes in the pair of two....please reply me

I have a sprayer-style kitchen faucet. Is there any way for this to work with that? It looks great! We are upgrading to a bigger tank and this would be so much better than what we’ve been using for our little tank.

@apaulmcdonough2170

5 жыл бұрын

Might be able to unscrew the Spray Head from its own hose and then attach Python.

How big is the tank in the video? It is a nice tank.

What size was the tank you were cleaning jw

I like the size of that aquarium. How many gallons is it? Thanks!

Thank you for the post! Great Job.

@BigAlsVOD

7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks to you, Big Tuna!

How suction of water is done? Is it manually or you have to attach a pump

can I use RO water for aquarium

If you close the faucet after the syphoning stars will the water keep flowing out? that way there is no waste of water.

I need this in my life!!I have to do water changes for a 3.5 gallon and I struggle with that!😭😂

@ZNICK-uj5dt

5 жыл бұрын

Wow week

I'm thinking of getting one of these for my 30g Axolotl tank. Do these work well for sand substrate?

@marlenemednansky7503

7 жыл бұрын

Vailwolf, I just used the python 2 days ago on a sand tank. I wish python had an adaptor. I saw a video where someone used a pen cap taped to the end, to stir the sand and suck the floating particles. Someone suggested using a plastic fork, that's what I tried. I still got sand in the hose and down the drain. I'm hoping I'll get better with practice. It'd be so much better if they made an adaptor. There are videos on how to make your own sand cleaner, I wish I would have seen them before I bought this.

Can't wait to buy one

what is that substrate in the tank leave me a link pls

What do you do if your faucets don't have any threading or any discernable way to attach anything to?

I got a 40 gallon tank, so to clean it I don't need to drain all the water out? so dirty water will still be in my tank?

Can this still be used if you have sand as substrate?

Does the hook come standard with this?

?? The pytyhon hook where did u get it. And the shut off valve u had with the hook ???

this was a great video

I am curious, I have city water and they add chlorine and the much deadly chloromines... should I try to fill my tanks then add the conditioner? Sounds like a fish risk with the poison they add to the water. I love my Python as it makes emptying the tanks wonderful, and makes it easier to fill the buckets right at the tank so I just have to lift and dump. I would love to just fill them from the sink though. Thanks!

I am on a well and septic. I can't imagine running the water and how much water it waste with the python. Any suggestions other than using buckets still?

what size aquarium do you use in the video

thank you for the video

Would this maintenance system only work for freshwater because in saltwater you would have to mix the salt in with the water you are adding.

So I want to ask WHEN I drain water out from my tank, do I always have to keep the water by the sink running? I mean thats the way to create pressure so the water can be sucked down the tubing. Isnt it waste of water coming out from the sink faucet?

@desireeeady273

4 жыл бұрын

Bay Area Bettas did you ever figure that answer? Lol same question I have rn

@sunderjirahim

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the water is wasted down the drain. You can’t avoid it.

Where can I buy that Big Al's sleeveless vest?

@BigAlsVOD

8 жыл бұрын

+Michael S - Hey Michael, it's custom made for our man Thomas. HOWEVER, if you'd like to buy one, we may just be able to arrange it. Let us know!

@Somitten

8 жыл бұрын

+Big Al's Yes please. I would love 2 in small.

@BigAlsVOD

8 жыл бұрын

+Michael S - We'll look into it and send you a private KZread message :) You planning on going to a Halloween party as Thomas?

@Somitten

8 жыл бұрын

+Big Al's Hahaha.

@mrj7388

5 жыл бұрын

Can i get one lol

Very informative.

How long is the reach of the line?

Awesome. Thank you

If my tank is to far from my sink can I connect the python to a hose that's attached to the faucet?

I just bought the 50ft model. sucks water up to my sink, but then stops suction and stops working? what am I missing?

I want one, this is perfect for a wheelchair user. No lifting heavy buckets. Thanks for sowi g me this

@ZNICK-uj5dt

5 жыл бұрын

Put a trailer on it lol

I have a problem though I finally got the python after two years and I tried it out and it fills perfectly but dose not drain their are air bubbles in the tube I got the 25f tubing does the air bubbles mean it's too big or something

What if the water straight out of the cold is warmer (like 10 degrees Fahrenheit) than the water in my tank? PS. I live in Texas so during the summer our cold water out of the faucet is really warm.

@tristanscott5349

7 жыл бұрын

@Big Al's I have one of these systems and use it all the time but don't like how warm the cold water is when I put it in my tank.

Doesn’t the pressure build up in the tubing when you turn on the water but the end is closed

the thread is on the inside of the faucet, do I need a separate piece?

Hmm. My taps don't seem to have any kind of screw attachment like that. Come to think of it, I've never seen one that does (apart from outdoor hosepipe taps). Do they make a rubber adapter that just slides over the end of the tap, like those old-fashioned showers?

@BigAlsVOD

6 жыл бұрын

It isn't always apparent, and usually is disguised to look seamless, but It's likely that the end of your tap, right where the water comes out, can be threaded on and off, much like the one in our video (kzread.info/dash/bejne/iGeYysluqc-pnrQ.htmlm). If you twist, you'll probably see that it starts to detach, revealing a threaded pattern where the Python can screw on!

Is it suggested by Big Al's to use the mix of cold water and hot water from sink to add to a discus tank ?

Good product. I am just not sure about adding the conditioner directly.

We just bought this yesterday . Using it now

Dear God I need this in my life now.

Wow, this would be helpful! I find myself carrying at least 10 5 gallon buckets back and forth, and then I spill one. Then I have to soak it up and bring out the box fan from my attic! So much work for one water change.

Can this also work with saltwater tanks? Removing the water I see will be the same, but how about filling it back up?

@BigAlsVOD

8 жыл бұрын

It can certainly remove the water, but you can't refill a saltwater tank with straight tap water - needs to be premixed with synthetic marine salt well before hand.

what kind of gravel is that?

Do I need a python hook bc in the big build to fill u don’t use one

What about needing to condition the water that you’re putting back into the tank? I’ve heard you need to mix it first then pour? I’m still learning I’ve had many fish die in the process it’s breaking my heart I’m trying to learn as much as possible to have them safely! 😭

I've hauled 5g Homer buckets around for years changing water. This video almost has me convinced to switch, especially because I'm doing EI-method dry ferts on my 60g, and that specifies a weekly 50% water change. My only reservation continues to be about water treatment- I can add Seachem Prime to the bucket I just filled and be positive I've reacted/outgassed all the Cl- and choloramines. The Python method is less precise.

@LushWisdum

8 жыл бұрын

+John Daly a cheaper way is go to your local hartdware store HD Lowes etc. and get the hose and make it urself. I fill up with a 5gl empty water bottle to dose the tap water before I put it in the tank. But using the hose to empty the tank out is much easier.

does it come with the filling hook

I recently just purchased a 10 Gal tank yesterday, I have it up and I am beginning to cycle it for a week. I am so investing in this so I save time and energy. I have a few questions, one is how often should you do a water change? also do you think that a Kuhli Loach would be fine for my tank, I don't have real plants because my lights aren't bright enough to support them but I really love the Kulhi Loaches and really want to put one or two in my tank with my other fish! any advice would help

@marissadefeo4136

6 жыл бұрын

With a 10g tank I wouldn't bother purchasing a Python. You will need to do a 30-50% water change once a week. Removing 3-5 gallons or less is so easy it would be more work to set up the python and all that you would have the water change done before you even had the python ready. Don't get me wrong, love the python - I have 5 tanks (55/30/20/10/5) and I don't mind doing changes on the 10 it's so fast and easy. A regular gravel vac would suffice. This is meant more for a larger tank say 55g+. But don't let my opinion stop you from getting one! As for the Kuhli loach, they can get up to 4" so a 10 gallon some may say would be too small but you can give it a try - just do your research beforehand.. Good luck!