Python

[Plum]

I use my Python to refill, and clean the substrate in the tank. It seems as though mildew is starting to accumulate in the hosing. Is there a way to clean it out and if so, what products should I be using? Am I just worrying for no reason?

Has anyone else run into this ?

Thanks,

Plum

[busdriver]

I had the same problem.
I used bleach, let it sit in the affected area and then moved it until the whole hose was done.
Just one thing though, rinse well.

[BigDaddy]

Other option is after your water change... blow some warm, not hot, air into the hose with a hair dryer.  Stuff the dryer in the gravel vac and let it run until all the excess water evaporates out of the hose

[beowulf]

I asked the same thing a while back if you look for that thead there are some options given.  In the end I used javel and really warm water and let it sit for about 30 minutes.  Once that done I used a snake like brush to clean anything extra.

[beowulf]

Other option is after your water change... blow some warm, not hot, air into the hose with a hair dryer.  Stuff the dryer in the gravel vac and let it run until all the excess water evaporates out of the hose

Yes an once of prevention is better then a pound of cure 

[Plum]

Thank you.

I will clean it out ASAP, as I this can't be good for the fish. I like the hair dryer idea, and a good prevention method.

I had the same problem.
I used bleach, let it sit in the affected area and then moved it until the whole hose was done.
Just one thing though, rinse well.

Any special rinsing technique? not that there can be much to rinsing, but, did you let it rinse for an extended time etc. As I want to be sure not to have any problems here.

Thanks very much.

[fishycanuck]

Plum - the last time I asked, I was told not to worry! 
I would flush the python with lots of water to rinse, then let it sit in a sinkful of water with dechlorinator.

[normc]

My python is black in places. I've never worried about it and have never had any problems. If you used it to take water out first it will be flushed out.

[beowulf]

Is it just me or did some posts in this thread go bye bye?

[artw]

yes we had a website crash yesterday.  there is thread about it somewhere else on the site