Python gravel vac ?

Jeeperz · Mar 13, 2022

I'm trying to find a python gravel vac, or any gravel vac, similar to what I have. Python has no information on their site. And depending where you look for sizing you get conflicting information. Like chewy/Petco are different than brs/saltwater aquarium.

What I have and need to replace is a 20x1" with a 1/2" hose. Depending where you look it's either a python xl or small/medium or small tall. It does need a 1/2" hose as I've got a smaller one with smaller hose that completely doesn't suck, won't even pull detritus up the tube

vetteguy53081 · Mar 13, 2022

Jeeperz said:
I'm trying to find a python gravel vac, or any gravel vac, similar to what I have. Python has no information on their site. And depending where you look for sizing you get conflicting information. Like chewy/Petco are different than brs/saltwater aquarium.

What I have and need to replace is a 20x1" with a 1/2" hose. Depending where you look it's either a python xl or small/medium or small tall. It does need a 1/2" hose as I've got a smaller one with smaller hose that completely doesn't suck, won't even pull detritus up the tube

Lees aquarium makes similar and eBay has knock off brands
You can gravity vacuum the tank with it , then attach the end to a pump and place in brute container to refill the tank

Lyss · Mar 13, 2022

Jeeperz said:
I'm trying to find a python gravel vac, or any gravel vac, similar to what I have. Python has no information on their site. And depending where you look for sizing you get conflicting information. Like chewy/Petco are different than brs/saltwater aquarium.

What I have and need to replace is a 20x1" with a 1/2" hose. Depending where you look it's either a python xl or small/medium or small tall. It does need a 1/2" hose as I've got a smaller one with smaller hose that completely doesn't suck, won't even pull detritus up the tube

I would reach out to BRS or Chewy customer service and say this exact thing. They should be able to tell you for sure which is the same size as the one you want to replace w/new.

Jeeperz · Mar 13, 2022

Lyss said:
I would reach out to BRS or Chewy customer service and say this exact thing. They should be able to tell you for sure which is the same size as the one you want to replace w/new.

I'll contact brs, chewy customer service is useless

Geebs19 · Mar 13, 2022

For some reason the one I have does not suck up algae. I’m not sure if I don’t have enough suction or the gravel tube is too long/big.

Jeeperz · Mar 13, 2022

Geebs19 said:
For some reason the one I have does not suck up algae. I’m not sure if I don’t have enough suction or the gravel tube is too long/big.

It has to do with the hose size. I have one with a long tube but smaller tubing and it barely sucks up water let alone any dirt/waste. That's why I'm trying to find a replacement for the one I have that has 1/2" tubing. It sucks up everything, even crabs. I'm having no luck, wish I knew what brand the one I have was

Lyss · Mar 13, 2022

I think this is what you want -- brs has the 1 and 2" listed separately. This is the 2" diameter listing and then you pick he hose length -- it lists the lengths for each down further in the description: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/2-pro-clean-gravel-wash-python.html

I got mine from chewy -- added it to my auto ship one month -- and I'm certain I ordered what they list as Large. It's 2" diameter with the longer hose.