My python vacuum hose has some dark spots in it. I was wondering how do I clean this. Also what do I use?
How Do I Clean My Python Vacuum Hose
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A really really long pipe cleaner. I agree that's it's unnecessary to wash. Much too difficult than what it's worth. How long is the hose? are you having any problems with your water changes? Do you leave water in the hose?
run bleach/water solution through it. and let it soak. then rinse it a lot, then run some prime though it and let it sit.
all in all, like mentioned above, not really necessary.
all in all, like mentioned above, not really necessary.
You can bleach hoses to kill mold/algae. 20:1 water:bleach in a bucket or tub, I use the gravel vac end to scoop water/bleach into the hose & soak, rinse well & use dechlor/water the same way. I do this naked so I don't wreck my clothes, lol, or wear something you don't mind ruining.
Thanks Everyone for the advice. I was thinking about the washing machine. any thoughts on that one? I can fill it with hot water and bleach and let it soak. rinse, rinse, rinse, then rinse again after it soaks in tap water conditioner. Would this be alright or not?
i don't think the washing machine would really be effective. i'd rinse and repeat if I were you. But then again, if I were you I wouldn't bother with it.
If it gets any worse then I'll do the bleach in a bucket deal. I just am worried that it has bacteria in the ft hose and it will effect my fish. The reason for the concern is that I've lost a few of my fish in my 29 gal tank in the past few weeks. I've tested my water with the API liquid testing kit. Everything is good there. I do weekly water changes of 25% in all my tanks. I treat my hard well water with Aqua Safe tap water conditioner. I put this in as I'm filling my tanks. i clean and change my filters once a month. Not sure what Else to do? Oh, this tanks is 2 years old. It has neons,two different types of Cory's, snails, lfbnp, and a few small fish I got from msjinkzd.