Python No Spill Clean and Fill Aquarium Maintenance System
Python No Spill Clean and Fill Aquarium Maintenance System is a complete, ready-to-use system that adapts easily to most faucets and makes changing your aquarium water a breeze. It drains as well as fills aquariums, and will not disturb fish or plants during routine aquarium maintenance. This system eliminates the need for buckets, siphons and tank tear-downs that lead to bigger messes. Included with the Python No Spill Clean and Fill Aquarium Maintenance System, you’ll receive a hose, gravel tube, switch, hose connectors, faucet pump and brass faucet adapter—everything you need for easy aquarium maintenance.
Key Benefits- A complete, ready-to-use system that adapts easily to most faucets and makes changing your aquarium water a breeze
- It drains as well as fills aquariums, and will not disturb fish or plants during routine aquarium maintenance
- This system eliminates the need for buckets, siphons and tank tear-downs that lead to bigger messes
- Includes a hose, gravel tube, switch, hose connectors, faucet pump and brass faucet adapter—everything you need for easy aquarium maintenance
- Simply attach to your faucet to use water pressure to clean and fill aquariums with minimum disturbance to your fish
Hose, gravel tube, switch, hose connectors, faucet pump, brass faucet adapter.
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Item Number106180
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Dimensions50 x 2 inches
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Aquarium Type
Freshwater, Saltwater
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Made in
United States
Please note: For saltwater tanks, fill a container next to your aquarium for salt mix preparation. When prepared, use the Python to clean your aquarium, then use a pump or powerhead to refill it with the fresh saltwater.
To clean your aquarium:
- Remove the aerator and washer from the faucet you will be using. Install the faucet adapter onto the faucet. NOTE: If you have male (outside) threading on your faucet, remove the inner ring of the faucet adapter, as it will not be needed.
- Attach the faucet pump to the adapter or to the faucet directly if you are not using the adapter. Make sure not to turn the faucet pump too tightly when attaching - only slight pressure is needed.
- Connect tubing to the pump by screwing connector to the side opening on the faucet pump.
- Uncoil your No Spill Clean 'N Fill unit and check ALL fittings to make sure they are tight.
- Make sure the switch is in the OPEN position.
- Pull the bottom of the faucet pump gently down to the DRAIN position. Make sure your sink is free from blockage. Your No Spill Clean 'N Fill will run faster than normal faucet pressure.
- Turn on the COLD water. Start with full water pressure. You may adjust the water pressure for power as needed.
- Insert gravel tube straight down to the bottom of the gravel and hold it still, allowing the gravel to lift and churn to remove the liquid and solid waste. If fish or gravel are drawn into the gravel tube, you may interrupt the cleaning process by temporarily closing the switch and letting the object drop back to the gravel bed. Then, reopen the switch and continue cleaning.
- When water in the gravel tube turns clear, turn the switch to the CLOSED position and move the gravel tube to a different area of the tank. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until you have removed the desired amount of water. Important: Extremely dirty tanks may require multiple cleanings. If your tank is extremely dirty, DO NOT clean it all at once. And DO NOT remove more than 1/3 of the existing water. If you need to repeat the cleaning procedure, wait at least a week before performing another water change.
To fill your aquarium:
- With the gravel tube removed from the aquarium, make sure the switch is turned to the CLOSED position.
- Return to the sink and adjust the water temperature flowing from the faucet pump to match that of your aquarium. We recommend using a small aquarium thermometer for complete accuracy.
- Push the bottom of the pump up gently and twist 1/4 turn to the right to the FILL position noted on the pump.
- Return to your tank, hold the gravel tube over the tank, and slowly turn the switch to the OPEN position. DO NOT LEAVE THE SWITCH IN THE "CLOSED" POSITION ANY LONGER THAN THE TIME IT TAKES YOU TO GET FROM YOUR SINK TO YOUR AQUARIUM.
- Refill your aquarium. Please note: During the refilling process, the water is being aerated, eliminating some of the chlorine. If you choose to add water conditioners, you may add them into the stream of water as you are refilling the tank.
- When the aquarium is filled, turn the switch to the CLOSED position and remove the gravel tube from your tank.
How much water do I take out?
We recommend only a 5 to 10% water change every other week. Removal of too much water at one time may stress your fish and result in disease or death.
The adapter does not hook up to my faucet?
When you remove the aerator you will find that you have either a male or female threaded faucet. Your unit came with our 69HD brass adapter. For faucets with female, inside threads, use as provided. For faucets with male, outside threads, remove the large white washer. Attach adapter to faucet and attach top of faucet pump to adapter. In the rare circumstance that it does not fit, you may need a MABA, or a FEBA for the newer faucets with smaller threads.
My No Spill Clean & Fill Gravel Cleaner will not drain!
Make sure all fittings are tight and that your cold water is turned on full force. The pump must be in the "drain" position. The top of the pump must be completely secured onto the adapter. If you can move the top of the pump by holding onto the hose and pushing left or right, your venturi is loose and air is leaking into the vacuum. If this happens, hold onto your pump and turn the tubing counter clockwise just until tight.
How do I add conditioners to my water?
Refilling your aquarium with the No Spill Clean and Fill effectively aerates the tap water, thereby removing a portion of the harmful chlorine. In order to ensure an ideal and safe aquatic environment for your aquarium inhabitants, we strongly recommend the addition of an effective water conditioner. This will remove any residual chlorine, chloramines, and heavy metals found in your municipal water supply that may adversely affect the health of your aquarium. For easy application, simply add the chemical of your choice to the return stream during the refill process.
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By Manda on Dec 15, 2018
I LOVE IT. I had a hose from aqueon but we recently changed our faucet and the adapter didn’t fit anymore and I couldn’t find an additional one that would fit both my faucet and my hose. SO I read the amazing reviews about this one, and let me tell you THIS hose is the BEST. The suction is WAAAYYYYYY better than the previous hose I had. This one is better HANDS down! Now I heard some reviews saying when full the tank back up with water the adapter starts to leak and spray with water, at first I did have this issue but I figured out it was because I had the switch by the part where the water comes out was in the closed position so the water was building up pressure and had no where to go, so I LOVE IT. I had a hose from aqueon but we recently changed our faucet and the adapter didn’t fit anymore and I couldn’t find an additional one that would fit both my faucet and my hose. SO I read the amazing reviews about this one, and let me tell you THIS hose is the BEST. The suction is WAAAYYYYYY better than the previous hose I had. This one is better HANDS down! Now I heard some reviews saying when full the tank back up with water the adapter starts to leak and spray with water, at first I did have this issue but I figured out it was because I had the switch by the part where the water comes out was in the closed position so the water was building up pressure and had no where to go, so once opened it stopped leaking when the pressure was released and it didn’t spray out anymore. I just left it open. Now be careful when doing this because you can’t place your hose in the tank and turn on the water because I learned the hard way that it comes out and sprays everywhere! Maybe have someone else help you for 2 seconds or leave the water running slowly so you have time to get to your tank if it’s not far. OTHERWISE, great product. Something that works for me (: My turtle Splash is happy !!! Thank you Python! … more
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By Jbugg on Jan 13, 2019
Been eyeing this concept for some time, our tank is a 46 gallon and we're tired of the bucket brigade. Saw this in various stores but for double the price or half the length. Chewy.com had the 50ft for the price of the 25ft in local stores...easy choice. Loved it! Hooks right up, hardest time was getting my faucet end off, after that it all hooked right up and I was done in no time. Great purchase!
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By jstone on Jan 13, 2019
I had checked reviews and watched a video of this in action. I bought the 50' one since we have 2 aquariums in different parts of the house. I had some concern with suction with this length of hose. Not any more. Works as it should. I am glad that I made this purchase. We do not carry buckets of water anymore.
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By Bratten on Jan 6, 2019
I bought this as a gift for my boyfriends dad and they packed it pretty well for shipping. It is sturdy and contained all parts necessary for a complete water maintenance. He has had no problems with it so far and it has been about a month.
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By Bostondog on Oct 23, 2018
I had no problems with this. Some of the reviews indicated that they had to get a adapter for it to work. I hooked it with no problems. Works great! Would recommend it to anyone. It almost takes two people just because you could use someone at the sink. But I did it myself with no problems.
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By Sondra on Nov 22, 2018
A lot of water pressure is need for it to work effectively. It does the job you need it to,very effective. I like the switch that closes the hose
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By Calv on Oct 23, 2018
Amazing. I’ve had a turtle for 6 years and have always struggled with taking out bucket by bucket of water from his 40 gallon tank. It took me a minute to understand the directions and connect it to my sink but totally worth it!
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By Allison on Aug 28, 2018
Perfect for cleaning and refilling your tank. I will use this item a lot. A lot easier than using 5 gallon buckets. Perfect for larger tanks. I have a 45 gallon tank. Chewy had/has great customer service, answers my call fast, and took care or everything fast. I will order again for my dog and fish again soon!
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By Twisted on Aug 3, 2018
For anyone I would say has a 30 gallon tank or larger. This item is a must have. After injuring my hip I had to finally purchase one. And after using it for the first time I'm mad at myself for not getting sooner. I did a 50% water change an clean on my 65 gallon tank an refilled it, in about a 1/3 of the time I was highly impressed. It's a must have item..
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By CaityCat99 on Aug 29, 2018
I bought this product because I have two fish tanks and currently live in a dorm. In the description, and even the instructions, the company put "a brass adapter that fits any standard facet." This adapter doesn't fit any of the facets in my mom's house or my dorm. I looked it up online and apparently a ton of people have the same problem. You'll have to spend even more money to buy either a special adapter, or several different adapters that fit together. To be honest, I spent over all $48 on a 25ft set, shipping, etc. I just wish the adapter, that's supposed to fit most facets, wasn't too small. I'm sure it would have been a great product.
