Python No Spill Clean & Fill System - Aquarium Cleaning Tool for Fish Tanks

DESCRIPTION Smaller, more frequent water changes are imperative to the health of your fish. Without regular water changes, invisible toxins can build up in your aquarium creating a hazardous environment for its inhabitants. The Python No Spill Clean and Fill is a complete ready-to-use system which adapts easily to most faucets and makes water changes a breeze. It drains as well as fills aquariums, and will not disturb fish or decor during routine aquarium maintenance. No buckets, no siphons, no mess, no tank tear downs, EVER again.Features: Complete ready-to-use system which adapts easily to most faucets. Hassle free No buckets, no siphons, no mess, no tank tear downs. Versatile unit both drains and fills aquariums.Includes: Hose, 10-Inch Gravel Tube, Switch, Hose Connectors, Faucet Pump, And Brass Faucet Adapter. Fully compatible extended length gravel tubes (20 in, 24 in, 30 in, 36 in, 48, and 72 in) are available for applications requiring additional reach. Material(s): Plastic, BrassColor: Clear, GreenProduct Dimensions: Rigid Nozzle: 2.0 in DIA x 10 in L (5.08 x 25.4 cm); PVC Tubing: 25 Ft L (7.62 m)Product Weight: 3.5 lbCapacity: Suitable for aquariums sized 10 gallons and up.Warranty: Please click here to access warranty information.Directions: To drain your aquarium: 1. Remove the aerator and washer from the faucet you will be using. Install our brass adaptor onto the faucet. 2. Attach the pump to the adaptor or to the faucet directly if you are not using the adaptor. 3. Connect tubing to the pump by screwing connector to the side opening on the pump. 4. Uncoil your "No Spill Clean and Fill" and check all fittings to make sure they are tight. 5. Make sure the switch is in the OPEN position. 6. Pull the bottom of the pump gently down to the drain position. 7. Turn on the COLD water. Start with full water pressure. 8. 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. 9. When the water in the gravel tube turns clear, turn the switch to the CLOSED position and move the gravel tube to a different area in the tank. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until you have removed the amount of water desired. To Fill your aquarium: 1. With the gravel tube removed from the aquarium, make sure the switch is turned to the closed position. 2. Return to your sink and adjust the water temperature flowing from the pump to match that of your aquarium. 3. Push the bottom of the pump up gently and twist 1/4 turn to the right to the FILL position noted on the pump. 4. Return to your tank and 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 FOR MORE THAN THE TIME IT TAKES FOR YOU TO GET TO YOUR AQUARIUM). 5. Refill your aquarium. 6. When the aquarium is filled, turn the switch to the CLOSED position and remove the gravel tube from your tank. 7. Return to the sink and gently turn the bottom of the pump 1/4 turn to the left and pull down to the DRAIN position. 8. Turn switch to the OPEN position and coil up the tubing from aquarium to faucet. The unit should now be free of standing water in the tubing. 9. Turn off the water and remove the "No Spill Clean and Fill" from your faucet. 10. Your "No Spill Clean and Fill" is now ready to be put away and your faucet's original aerator and washer may be put back onto your faucet.Caution: Never use soap or detergent on any items placed in your aquarium, as they are highly toxic to fish.