How To Clean A Python Hose

[SWATLTank]

Open to all ideas. Want to get the algae out, but with the least potential danger to my tank when used again.

 

[Steve Burton]

I submerge in a tote filled with bleach water overnight, rinse with tap water

 

[SWATLTank]

I submerge in a tote filled with bleach water overnight, rinse with tap water

Bleach??!! That scares me, but suggestion noted.

 

[Atalien2005]

Bleach will be fine. Most people bleach their rocks before starting up tanks. You can rinse with tap water or add some prime that will neutralize it.

 

[chuck]

hook up a small pump to hose and fill a bucket with 1 gallon bleach and like 3 gallons water for like 3 to 4 hrs then rinse with tap water

 

[ecoreefguy]

Bleach??!! That scares me, but suggestion noted.

Bleach is safe once completely dry. If you’re still apprehensive , after a freshwater rinse, you can put some prime with water in a bucket and soak it.

 

[Burritosanchito]

Bleach is your best bet. Then freshwater rinse or order some sodium thiosulfate to reduce the sodium hypochlorite.

 

[SWATLTank]

I did it! I was pleasantly surprised. Got my tube clean and didn't stink of bleach. It dried out nicely in the sun.