Water Diffuser For Filling Tank

[Patrick_G]

I’ve seen some fish tubers use various DIY solutions for slowly filling tanks. Dean has one and so does MD Fish Tanks. 
Is there a commercial solution? I’m thinking a python hook with some sort of diffuser and flow regulator. 

Edited May 15, 2021 by Patrick_G

[Solidus1833]

Python hooks are neat, but I found I just don't spend the time to remove the syphon and replace it with the hook. When starting a new aquarium and filling for the first time, I generally use a rock/stone to diffuse the water so the substrate is minimally effected. I don't worry about the substrate after that point. 

[Ken]

MD has said his is an inlet strainer from a canister filter that he adapted. Dean's is from some unknown person who makes them with a 3-D printer ( I think I saw some conversation about it on here but can't find it).

Here's mine, not commercially available but pretty cheap and easy to make.

 

[Patrick_G]

Yes! Thanks @Ken, I think have all the bits to make that. 

[Patrick_G]

Here’s the one Dean uses. 

[ccurtis]

Aquaclear 110 intake tubes fit on the python hook and work well for defusing water. You can also put a sponge on it if you really want it to slow the flow and defuse more. 

[Patrick_G]

1 hour ago, ccurtis said:

Aquaclear 110 intake tubes fit on the python hook and work well for defusing water. You can also put a sponge on it if you really want it to slow the flow and defuse more. 

Cool! Thanks I have an extra Aquaclear 70 tube, I’ll see if it works. 

[Chadillac_76]

Here is an etsy shop that sells diffuser nozzles that are similar to Dean's. Looks like:

 

[nabokovfan87]

On 5/15/2021 at 12:56 PM, Patrick_G said:

I’m thinking a python hook with some sort of diffuser and flow regulator. 

I'm using a co-op large prefilter and a net to hold it up against the end of the python.  I also use styrafoam on the water surface when need be.

As far as "commercial products" it would be great if python had one.  Unfortunately your best bet is a place like etsy.  I've seen videos where someone had what looks like a standard plumbing part, but I am not sure what it is.  It almost looks like a sink stopper (black rubber with holes in the end).

I've also seen a lot of people shove an aquaclear input strainer on the end.

[_Eric_]

I got a cheap 3D printed diffuser off Etsy 

[tolstoy21]

I use a filter sock clipped to the side of the aquarium. These also work great for siphoning water out if you don't want to suck up small fish. I use them to do water changes on tanks with teeny-tiny fry or shrimp.

I use a python hook to regulate the water flow into the sock since it has a ball valve on it. The sock does the diffusion. 

Filter socks are a super-simple and inexpensive solution that require no DIY skills at all. They are available to most aquarium stores.

Edited October 22, 2023 by tolstoy21

[Shadow]

I just use a plastic plate from Walmart and buckets aka the back breaking way since no python can fit on any of my home's facets. Fancy facets aka crappola for fishkeeping. 😂