A few days back I saw Cory's video on the python hook, and it got me thinking-- I don't really have a problem with the attachments on the python when refilling-- but I do have a problem with my attention span.
I tend to do 40-50% changes on my tanks, and no mater how hard I try, at some point while working around the room I lose track of the water, and don't realize I'm over the top of the tank until I hear the waterfall. I've done this dozens of times (usually fairly minor, but several times 30 gallons or more)...and at some point it's going to cost me some lights or livestock, so I wanted to find a cheap solution.
For me, that's this:
http://smile.amazon.com/Glentronics...ect=true&ref_=pe_2487870_191945460_em_1p_0_ti
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JOK11K/?tag=wafishbox-20
It's a smoke detector style alarm, and when the contacts are bridged by water, it squeaks. The bottom of the unit unsnaps, and has a 6 foot extension cable (of which I only use about 10"). I basically just unsnapped the bottom, mounted the extension to the end of a plastic hook I can set over the edge of the tank when I start to refill, and put 1 layer of black duct tape over the front. This keeps it loud enough to easily hear in the next room (if I'm working at the utility sink cleaning things out), but doesn't blast my ears if I'm still right next to it.
$12, problem solved.
I tend to do 40-50% changes on my tanks, and no mater how hard I try, at some point while working around the room I lose track of the water, and don't realize I'm over the top of the tank until I hear the waterfall. I've done this dozens of times (usually fairly minor, but several times 30 gallons or more)...and at some point it's going to cost me some lights or livestock, so I wanted to find a cheap solution.
For me, that's this:
http://smile.amazon.com/Glentronics...ect=true&ref_=pe_2487870_191945460_em_1p_0_ti
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JOK11K/?tag=wafishbox-20
It's a smoke detector style alarm, and when the contacts are bridged by water, it squeaks. The bottom of the unit unsnaps, and has a 6 foot extension cable (of which I only use about 10"). I basically just unsnapped the bottom, mounted the extension to the end of a plastic hook I can set over the edge of the tank when I start to refill, and put 1 layer of black duct tape over the front. This keeps it loud enough to easily hear in the next room (if I'm working at the utility sink cleaning things out), but doesn't blast my ears if I'm still right next to it.
$12, problem solved.
