Start with your space
Measure the room, position the tank and outlet, and mark furniture, walking paths and electrical areas.
THE AQUARIUM WATER CHANGE WORKBENCH
Good water changes
start with a better route.
A little planning. A smoother water change. Map the path from your aquarium to the drain, find the right hose length, and make room for the details.
Open the route studio Free to use · No sign-up
ONE ROOM. ONE CLEAR WATER PATH.
⌖Draw your actual room⌁Compare clear routes▤Save a practical job sheet
01 / ROUTE STUDIO
Your space. Your water path.
Start with the sample, then make it yours. Every distance updates with your plan.
My aquarium water change
2D WORKSPACE / 164Drag a point, or use the coordinate editor.Plan view · metres
Hose routeWalkwayElectrical zone
Route options are calculated from your marked zones.
Planning estimate · check on site
Planning estimate · check on site
02 / A SIMPLE WORKFLOW
A clearer plan.
A calmer water change.
From a quick sketch to a useful job sheet. The studio keeps the measurements visible, so you can focus on the route.
Give water a clear path
Tap to add waypoints or move the handles. Compare a direct line with two obstacle-aware routes.
Take a plan to the room
Review hose length, vertical runs and water volume. Save a job sheet and check every detail on site.
03 / FIELD NOTES
Small details.
A better water change.
Measure the whole route
The horizontal route is the sum of straight segments at your room scale. Preparation length adds the water-surface-to-floor run, floor-to-outlet run and your extra allowance. This assumes the hose runs near floor level between the endpoints. Measure the real installation, fittings and any additional high points.
Know what drives the flow
A gravity siphon needs a primed, air-tight water column and an outlet below the changing tank water surface. Positive height difference is only a preliminary condition. A pump needs a suitable head/flow rating; use the manufacturer’s curve. This tool does not predict hydraulic flow from hose length.
Keep the working area clear
Keep the hose away from power strips, protect walking paths and avoid tight corners. Secure both ends and supervise the whole water change. Stop flow before changing buckets. Refill water must be appropriately conditioned and temperature matched. Never start a siphon by mouth.
When refilling from drinking-water plumbing, use appropriate backflow protection and follow local plumbing requirements. Backflow guidance ↗
A final check in the real room.
04 / BEFORE THE FIRST DROP
A few things worth knowing.
How much extra hose should I allow?
Measure the complete installed route, vertical runs and fittings, then add a practical allowance for handling. The 1 m default is an editable example, not a universal rule.
Does a lower drain guarantee a siphon?
No. The hose must be primed and air-tight; changing water levels, high points, leaks and restrictions all matter.
How is water-change time calculated?
Tank volume × change percentage ÷ measured flow in litres per minute. Time is a planning estimate and excludes setup and refill.
What do the route options do?
Direct draws a straight line. Balanced and Clearance search a grid around marked rectangles with different clearance margins. Neither guarantees safety.
Can I plan the refill route?
Use a separate plan and save or export it. Refill has different source, pressure and backflow requirements; the gravity check applies to drainage.
Can I save my room?
Yes, save one plan locally, export JSON, download a labelled SVG job drawing, or print the job sheet. JSON contains your room geometry; share it only intentionally.
Built for practical planning
Aquarium Hose Route Studio is a free planning workbench, not a safety certification or fluid dynamics solver. Obstacle checks use only your marked rectangles; unmarked hazards and real hose bend radius are not known. Flow animation illustrates direction only. Route candidates use a grid and clearance margins, not a guarantee of a safe or globally optimal route.
Your space stays yours
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Feedback & contact
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