How I Do Water Changes | A Better Method
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2021
- Today's video is all about water changes. I walkthrough my full process for water changes on my five basement aquariums, highlighting a new part of the process - using the Sicce Ultra Zero Pump. I've used the Python Water Change system for a long time, and I've tried a variety of pumps, but the Ultra Zero is the best I've used in terms of ease of use and efficiency.
I highly recommend the Sicce Ultra Zero Pump if you're looking to speed up your process and avoid wasting water. The Python is maybe my most recommended tool for any aquarist. It makes everything a whole lot easier.
If you're interested in any of the products we use in this video, feel free to check out the Amazon affiliate links below:
- Sicce Ultra Zero Pump: amzn.to/3ClfENH
- Python Water Changer: amzn.to/3a17dbb
- Python Universal Adapter: amzn.to/2y5Ei8w
- Fritz Glass/Acrylic Cleaner: geni.us/uvmwK8
Merch - teespring.com/cichlid-bros?pi...
Thanks for watching, and we'll see you next week! 
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That 180 is gorgeous. Love the tapajos.
Thanks! 👌🏻👌🏻
I do the same kind of water change. But I will get me one of those ultra zero pumps. Thank you for the information. Been watching awhile. Finally hit that Sub. Button. Hurray!!
Glad it was helpful, and welcome to the channel!
Looks so fresh 👍
Excellent advise on the pump Troy. I started using one 3-4 years ago. Truly a game changer! Saves a bunch of time.
Thanks for watching, Brian!
Nice I've been using this method for awhile great job
Great looking tanks and nice tips on the pump
Thank you!
Awesome video and thank you for the link to the pump. I was using a different pump attached to another hose. I think I'll get the pump so I only need to lug around one hose to make it that much quicker. Just a helpful tip, I would switch the Seachem Prime for Seachem Safe. It's a concentrated powder that will last you forever. The prime you'll go through much quicker and it can get expensive. I like to keep a bottle of Prime in case of emergency as it will help with ammonia spikes, but if you have a healthy aquarium Safe is a money-saving awesome product.
im in love with your 180g tank, i love the choise of the fish in it. omg. im rocking 75g, one oscar, several electric blue acaras, and looking for some severums but in Serbia they are hard to find. keep up the good work man
I absolutely love seeing these updates! And Thank you for turning me on to Geophagus, never really gave them too much attention before. QUESTION: what type of geophagus can i get away in a 75 gallon and how many?> if i have a Jack Dempsey or/ a Green terror in the tank , Not both. that would help me out a MILLION!
Glad you enjoyed the video! I would say geo Tapajos are your best bet! I like having a group of 5 or more
@@CichlidBros what’s cool is how you always reply thank you for that
Nice collection 😜☺️
Thanks!
I use a power head with gravel attachment head and clean gravel at the same time. Is fast. I also use feel the water temp and fill.
Nice
Another great video. I really appreciate what all of you do. I recently got a 75. I want to get Tapajos. I was thinking 4-5. Can I put Angels with them? I have two that are about 3” now. They would kind of grow up together. Also would a Yellow Severum be alright? Thanks for any info.
This is close to what I do. I have a few high-power water pumps that I attach to airline tubing (I have pump bits that range from 1/2 inch to a full inch diameter & bought both 1/2 inch and full inch airline tubing) that I run to my sink. Then to fill, I have an aged water system in my basement made up of six 55 gallon food-grade rainwater barrels with a high-power air pump and heaters keeping the water at 76 degrees Fahrenheit and circulating. I keep one of the high-powered water pumps down there & run the full inch airline tubing from it to my tanks upstairs to fill. I have two 125 gallon tanks (one for goldfish & the other for cichlids with catfish), two 75 gallons (one is an empty quarantine & the other has a single adult blood parrot I had to separate because of bullying - thinking of keeping him in there and picking up ~12 tiger barbs and some bronze corydoras - if it doesn't work out, I can put them in the 125 I pulled the parrot from), and two 10 gallons (one has a single pea puffer and the other is his snail food breeding tank).
I've definitely had a lot of success using this method verses using the python method. For one, it's a helluva lot faster than the python method and doesn't waste any water as you mentioned in the video. Second, I don't have to worry about any not-so-bright fish getting sucked up into the python (I lost a beautiful young goldfish this way, was incredibly upset cuz I'd just gotten her that weekend). Third, with this method it's easier for my fiancé to help me since one of us doesn't have to be watching the sink to make sure the python doesn't fall off the nozzle.
Overall, definitely recommend this method to other fish keepers. Huge game changer :)
Hello Troy, Just wanted to see if you had any advice on getting a clear acrylic aquarium. I got a customized 65 gallon that I started cycling 2 weeks ago. I have 2 Tidal 110 filters, 2 large sponge filters, 2 nice size wave makers and I still have a little cloudiness to it. Not real cloudy but not as clear as it should be. In both filters I have the course sponge, poly fill, purigen, chemi blue, clear X, and matrix w/a few ceramic stones. Please let me know if I'm doing anything wrong. My 55 gallon is crystal clear and i'm just running 1 Tidal 75 with the same filtration as the two 110's, 2 large sponge filters, and 2 smaller wave makers. And I have about 40 fish in there. Almost all Glo Tetras with 2 algae eaters and a super red bristle nose. But that tank stays crystal clear. I do water changes in both at the same time. Water parameters are on point. I don't want to put the Mbunas in the 65 gallon until I get it right. Any advice is truly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Is there a pump that i can attach the gravel vac to that will allow me to clean the gravel as I drain the water?
After water change which one should be added for chilets tank prime and what else to add l
where did you get the glass scrubber?
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What are those cool greyish looking ones you got with the little bit of red?
Hi
Could you please share the link for your algea scraper, which is safe for acrylic aquariums. The one has orange handle
Just got a python, but when I was using buckets, even just using a small pond pump in my bucket to refill really sped up the process.
After water change which prime and what else to add for chilets tank bro
I recently got a 75 gal. Would it be ok to add a pair of severum ? I have 8 Red Eye Tetras I added this week. Is the tank too small for 2?
Will an electric blue acara feed on some fat cherry barbs in my 40breeder. And can i keep a group of bolivian rams to sift the substrate
hi ther great video I have quick question do you help people set up ther aquarium I live in Chicago I love that 180 gal it's cool
I use a 32mill hose. I recently mounted a 90 degree elbow and pvc pipe. All my aquariums are corner HMF. I love the fact that my filters run with air, as opposed to powerheads I had earlier. Means I dont have to think about pumps running dry and break. Its more adding the water thats so slow. I get around 11 liter per min. And i do around 1500 - 2000 liter change a week, so u can do the math 😐
My sink is upstairs and my 75 is in my basement. I try to gravel vac my sand and do water changes with my python but not enough suction. What can I do?
If nitrates are always a problem for the cichlid tank, I would probably get a sump and plant some nutrient hungry pothos in there.
Nice tank! What kind of scrubber you use for acrylic tank?
I do it manually. Don’t trust any on their own
I have a 20 gallon tank how much prime is enough prime
Nice selection of cichlids, my favorites are the true Parrot, and Chocolate cichlids, you seem to have picked the perfect cichlids to keep just enough harmony in your tank, did you select these cichlid on purpose or does these cichlids just happen to be your favorite?
Thanks, Carl! I picked these specifically for compatibility to make sure they could coexist, but South American cichlids are my favorite! -Troy
How do you clean the sand when you vacuum?
Complete walkthrough here! ruclips.net/video/XlJFwAptyDU/видео.html
Troy greetings, where you buy the brush that you use to clean the internal aquarium glass.
Hey there. Got it on Amazon, just a shower scrubber
Do you have the wave maker you use
Here you go! Sicce XStream SDC - amzn.to/3fRZWk1
Hey cichlid bros I am thinking about getting a 40 gallon breeder aquarium. I think I’ll put some cichlids in it so I was wondering if you guys had any stocking ideas. It’ll be my first cichlid tank so I would probably need some good beginner friendly cichlids.
Lol beginner friendly cichlids
Tank looks great . Where do you get the rocks and those plants in your 180 gallon tank are plastic ? I did see and find the name of the pump but where did you buy it ?
Sicce pump on Amazon 99 dollars
Hi I'm new to the channel great video question what filter's are you using on the 180?
Get 2 fx6
What is that thing you used to scrub the inside of your glass with? Do it extend? Link if you can end plz. Thanx!
It’s a shower scrubber actually, and it extends so I can easily reach the bottom area of the acrylic. It’s been very useful 👍🏻
Hey Cichlid bros,
So in Australia we can’t buy pythons and apparently the US tap screw size doesn’t fit Australian taps. People have tried adaptors and apparently it doesn’t work and the Python leaks badly.
If you didn’t have a Python how would you change water as simply as possible? I’m thinking of buy just the Sicce on Amazon?
I’m thinking attach a long siphon to the Sicce & run it outside my house off my verandah?
And to refill I could use a bin with Prime and fresh water & use the Sicce to pump back in?
Bro.. nice tank.. awesome.. which filter are you using for that big tank ?? And how many filters ??
Thank you! I have two FX6s currently
@@CichlidBros thanks bro..
Does it make any difference if your taking water from top of tank or bottom where all the bad stuff is ?
I normally take water out from down at the bottom so it can pull out poop and uneaten food.
TDS of fresh?
Ok so im confused I was always told to put your declorinator in the new water then add that water in after it sits for a minute. I use api stress coat? Is it different cause of the brand?
Adding dechlorinator as it fills is completely fine. I’ve used most brands and it’s all the same
Where did you get your glass cover?
It’s actually acrylic and came attached with the tank
what is that algae scrubber that you used? would love to get one
Here you go! Shower Scrubber for Acrylic: amzn.to/3HelAcY
@@CichlidBros thanks mate
Complete details on the pump please thank you.
It’s a Sicce Ultra Zero utility pump. Screws right onto a Python or garden hose. About 800 gph. Amazon link here: amzn.to/3ClfENH
Can you do a video identifying the different fish in your 180?
He has.
Hi bro, awsome vídeo Why You don't use fx6, to do that?
Thanks! The FX6 keeps the tank filtered well, but the nitrates still build up over time and water changes keep them at a quality level
@@CichlidBros Hello Troy awsome info i read you use a skimer to keep ur sand crap moving, may i know what kind of skimer do you use grettings from México.
Can you guys recommend someone for saltwater tanks? A fellow RUclipsr or are you guys doing saltwater and I just haven’t seen it. I just got my South American freshwater tanks in tip top shape, now I have begun my saltwater adventure. Currently building/cycling a 30 gallon saltwater tank and would love to see you guys doing saltwater videos
Each of us have tried saltwater recently. Check out this playlist for more 👌🏻 ruclips.net/p/PLSvx-BjMmarZ-vulNbKS2N5V4btwe-fc5
For some reason my python hose doesn’t twist on with the python. Any idea why ? Idk if it’s because I have a newer model. Please help ?
I’m not sure. The regular python should screw right on the ultra zero
@@CichlidBros I figured it out. Thanks.
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What’s your DKH, NO, P.O.?
I finally bit the bullet. All of my siphon drainage and filtered refill are all hard plumbed in. The obtrusive plumbing disconnects with unions so as to not be an eyesore. I drain and refill seven 125s in 20 min flat. Not a drop of water wasted. It’s worth it. Just do it.
Watching your show aqain .What is the name of that pump you use ?
Sicce ultra zero pump
ive just set up a 55 gallon tank and im wanting some south american cichlids for the tank and wondering if anyone could give me some ideas on some setups. I was looking towards a severum with maybe some other surrounding cichlids can anyone help me with ideas thanks.
I was thinking of some blue acara maybe keyhole apistogramma and any other suggestions would be helpful. And how many of these would you suggest cheers
Also, I’m trying to find background colors and such to make my Geophagus colors pop. I hate the caribsea Sahara sand. I had one bad experience with it. You making me want to give it another try.
Nice. Where can I get those pumps?
Some local fish stores will carry them. Or you can order on Amazon. Here’s a link! Sicce Ultra Zero Pump: amzn.to/3ClfENH
@@CichlidBros thanks
@@CichlidBros I need something smaller. I am currently running 2 20gal long, 1 20 gal tall, 1 20 gal high and 1 10gal. All are planted. No way I could drop this thing into it. Any suggestions for those of us that have 20 gal tanks that are planted.
Try plants like pothos … what are your perameters
I have cats. They’d eat the pothos. Plus I don’t want another light about my tank
I think with 20g or less tanks, buckets are the easiest and most convenient.
Do you add live bacteria after you water changes?
Nope
@@CichlidBros so I’ve been doing that wrong all these years? I do 80 water changes on my 240 gallon nano tank and 125 every couple weeks. I have a ton of live plants in these tanks also from swords to grass among other things.
@@surfingtim23 it definitely doesn’t hurt to add live bacteria, but I don’t think it’s necessary. I don’t ever add it unless it’s a new tank setup
Another question lol. Do you have a fb club?
I would put tap water in salt water tank from that cross contamination..🤝🤝
Did you just use tap ?
With dechlorinator added as it fills
do you need the python system? can't you just drain each tank then reverse the pump and use regular tubing? like I can fill a five gallon bucket in my bathtub and reverse the pump to fill. The python system seems really overpriced, and I don't have a faucet like the kind for the adapter.
Hey cichlid bros have you had any problems keeping an Oscar with your geos and severums?? I feel it's dangerous lol?!?!?
My Oscar gets along great with all 3 of my severums! Not sure about geos, I'm super interested in them for my sand substrate. My Oscar don't bother my firemouths either and they are about 2 inches now compared to my 8" oscar
@@marcoduran1060 thanks that's good to know I really like Oscars they are really great fish to keep! I just didn't want them killing all my fish!! I need to switch my gravel substrate to sand, is it hard for you to keep your sand clean ?? My tank is crystal clear but yet the gravel continues to grow green algae on it and that's with two uv clarifiers going!!!! It's one thing to gravel and turn over the gravel to get rid of the green algae but I didn't want it to be this huge problem if I got sand cause I know how finicky sand is you can't vacuum it and really even stir it up without it clouding and making a big mess!!! What's your take and how have you done with it
Bro, you DO NOT have to keep your faucet running to maintain siphon, wtf u talking about?! Also you the Einstein that pour la chlorinated water to your tank and treat it after! Wow
1) if you turn the faucet off the siphon is very slow. Good luck doing that with water change on a tank this size. 2) dechlorinator as the tank fills is completely fine. Thousands of water changes without an issue plus others experience back that up.
You wasting your money with the glass cleaner spray lol.
It’s only $8 and definitely works better than water, especially on acrylic
@@CichlidBros You can make your own with distilled water and a little bit of vinegar.