{"product_id":"bioscape-bioscape-advanced-water-changer-25-76mtr","title":"Bioscape Advanced Water Changer 25' 7.6mtr","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater changes without the buckets.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bioscape Advanced Water Changer connects straight to your tap to drain and refill the aquarium through 7.6 m (25') of hose — gravel-cleaning on the way out, controlled refill on the way back, zero lifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTap-powered drain and refill\u003c\/strong\u003e — no buckets, no siphoning by mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7.6 m (25') hose\u003c\/strong\u003e — reaches tanks in the same or an adjoining room to the nearest tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGravel cleaning attachment included\u003c\/strong\u003e — vacuums debris out of the substrate as the tank drains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow control at the tap end\u003c\/strong\u003e — adjust drain and refill speed without leaving the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHose length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.6 m (25 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnects to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard household tap \/ tap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGravel vacuum attachment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt the tap-end connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich length do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHose length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS45 — this listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.6 m (25 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTank within the same room, or one room away from the nearest tap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bioscape-bioscape-advanced-water-changer-50-152mtr\"\u003eBIS46\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.2 m (50 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTanks further from a tap — a second room, a garage fishroom, or a tap on another level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth use the same tap connector, flow-control valve and gravel vacuum attachment — length is the only difference. Measure the run from your nearest usable tap to the tank, including any doorways or corners the hose has to go around, before choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.6 m water-change hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravel-cleaning vacuum attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap connector with flow-control valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e a dechlorinator\/water conditioner. Because refill water goes straight from the tap into the tank, you still need to dose a conditioner for the full tank volume as the water flows in — see the tip below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater and marine aquariums running a standard water-change routine, where a tap is within hose reach. Not suitable as a substitute for pre-mixed and matured saltwater on a reef tank — mains water still needs conditioning and, for marine systems, salt mixing before or during refill; a straight tap-to-tank refill only suits freshwater unless you're confident managing salinity as you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways condition the tank — not the incoming stream — before or during refilling: dose the dechlorinator for the full tank volume as tap water flows in, not just the water you can see in the hose. Flush the hose with clean water after gravel cleaning to stop debris drying inside it, and store coiled to avoid kinks that restrict flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-prime\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e — dose it into the tank as fresh tap water refills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-stress-coat-473ml-with-pump-dispenser\"\u003eAPI Stress Coat\u003c\/a\u003e — conditions tap water and adds a protective slime coat during water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-freshwater-master-multi-test-kit-5-in-1\"\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — check parameters after a change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/marina-floating-glass-thermometer\"\u003eMarina Floating Glass Thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e — keep an eye on temperature while refilling with tap water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law. Standard freight applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I still need to add dechlorinator if the water comes straight from the tap?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The hose doesn't treat the water — dose your conditioner for the full tank volume as the tap water flows in, the same as you would with a bucket change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this work with any tap?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's designed to connect to a standard household tap\/tap. Unusual tap fittings (some mixer or filtered taps) may need a separate adapter — check your tap thread before ordering if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it on a marine tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits freshwater changes straightforwardly. For marine tanks, you'll still need to premix and match salinity in your saltwater rather than refilling straight from the tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I choose between the 7.6 m and 15.2 m versions?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure from your nearest tap to the tank. If that run is more than about 7 m once you account for doorways and corners, go with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bioscape-bioscape-advanced-water-changer-50-152mtr\"\u003e15.2 m version\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774335406371,"sku":"BIS45","price":64.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/bioscape-bioscape-advanced-w-46120678129955.webp?v=1790239539","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-bioscape-advanced-water-changer-25-76mtr","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}