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Water Source
One Key element that you must check before setting up is the water source, no point having ahuge aquairumand finding you need carry the bucket after bucket though the whole house and remember you change water on a weekly basis too.
So locate your freshwater aquarium somewhere within near a ready available source and try use a spare tap so not to affect others in the house.
Checking the Source
Make sure that the water you are going to use is free from heavy metals and other hazardous content. Simple testing kits are available to ensure your water is free of the chemicals. If your using tap water its generally gong to have chlorine,but this can be removed by adding dechlorinator from your local fish store. I will fill buckets up in advance and where possible one day in advance and add the dechlorinator and leave to settle before filling my freshwater aquarium.
Using a Python
A Python is actually an aquarium vacuum that can be found at most local fish stores. It’s a long, clear water hose with one end that connects to your sink. (Depending on your fixture, you may have to purchase an adapter.) The other end of the Python has a large plastic tube that suctions up water and gathers debris from around the substrate. The faucet end has a little gadget that you push up or down to direct the water to either go from the faucet to the end of the hose or suck up water from the other end so that water spills into the sink.
Pythons are usually available in many lengths at pet shops. Get one long enough to hook one end up to the sink and suck the water out of the aquarium with the other. To replace the water, reverse the python’s plastic switch, put the other end bucket by your aquarium, and fill it up. After adding dechlorinator pick up the bucket and slowly pour the water into your aquarium. This method is much easier than hauling water back and forth across your home.
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