The reason I've always hesitated to get a Python is because I don't want to
put tap water directly into the tank. Isn't that how it works? I prefer to
airate the water for a day and adding Prime to it. Do you just turn the
Python on and let it start filling from the sink and you just squirt some
water treatment in at the same time? how do you control the temperature?
if my 5 gallon bucket of water gets too cool, i just add a little water
heated on the stove and let it airate for 20 minutes more or so and then
pour it into the tank. what do you think of this system.

I've looked into compressed CO2, but haven't done it yet. After I move in a
couple of months, I'll probably end up getting one so I can do it right.
I'll have to learn about all the pieces to get, etc.

thanks

"Rex Grigg" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 06 May 2003 23:00:42 GMT, "SlimFlem"
wrote:


Also, Rex you say my water changes suck. I hear ya. The reason I do
such
small amounts is because I cannot do too much at a time because of my
back
condition. Do you think if I increased the frequency of the small water
changes it would be as good as doing one large one per week? For
example, I
now change 5 gallons twice a week....what if I increased that to 5
gallons
4 times a week?

thanks.


One word. Python. If you have a 125 gallon tank and a bad back you
really need a Python. I would not have tanks if I did not have my
Python.

And are you sure it's hair algae and not black brush algae? Your
phosphates are coming from somewhere. I'm betting it's from the fish
food (most common source) and lack of water changes. And you really
need to get a pressurized CO2 system on that tank.




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