Refilling a tank with a hose

[Chawk Fish]

I have a new 29 gal. and am in the cycling process. Since there will be many 50% + water changes in my future, I was wondering if I could add Prime conditioner to the low tank water and use a garden hose to refill. I am on public water. I am concerned about killing the bacteria before the prime works. Thanks for your help!

 

[OrionGirl]

I'd be more concerned about the hose...but yes, you can add the water conditioner before all the water is in, that's the way I do it.

Most hoses are NOT safe for use in a fish tank. The rubber used is treated with algicides and fungicides. The ones labeled as 'food safe', sold for use in RVs are ok, but a standard garden hose is not a good choice.

 

[dafrimpster]

I use an RV potable water hose on all my tanks for many years.

 

[Chawk Fish]

I'd be more concerned about the hose...but yes, you can add the water conditioner before all the water is in, that's the way I do it.

Most hoses are NOT safe for use in a fish tank. The rubber used is treated with algicides and fungicides. The ones labeled as 'food safe', sold for use in RVs are ok, but a standard garden hose is not a good choice.

Thanks to you both for the info. I have the RV hose and will use it. The conditioner seems to be very efficient in doing it's job. Sure makes water changes a lot easier!