redgold54 4 Posted January 14, 2013 How do you go about cleaning your filter hoses? I noticed mine have buildup in them and I don't know if it will harm the fish. It looks greenish/brownish (I think it's algae). 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number20121 2,663 Posted January 14, 2013 It's probably algae and yucky stuff. Is it possible that you rinse the hoses with scalding hot water for a few minutes, to loosen and flush as much of this stuff out? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazE 105 Posted January 14, 2013 I can tell you from personal experience that simply rinsing your hoses with hot water doesn't always work. The best way to get them really clean is to pick up a brush from your LFS (or even walmart sometimes carries them), but make sure it's long enough to clean the entire hose (it needs to at least reach the centre in length so you can clean through both sides) 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tithra 4,917 Posted January 14, 2013 I used to use a brush but i could never find one long enough for my tubing. I now use a magfox which I love!!!! I need to do a review on this thing for the forum. http://reviews.drsfostersmith.com/2002-en_us/23699/magfox-aquarium-tubing-cleaner-reviews/reviews.htm 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenSpoiledRotten 6,786 Posted January 14, 2013 I used to use a brush but i could never find one long enough for my tubing. I now use a magfox which I love!!!! I need to do a review on this thing for the forum. http://reviews.drsfo...ews/reviews.htm I have to buy one of these! Thank you for putting this out there, Tithra. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick11380 34 Posted January 14, 2013 It won't harm your fish. I wouldn't bother cleaning the hoses unless seeing it bothers you. I don't clean mine. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shakaho 6,312 Posted January 14, 2013 The only time I would clean a hose is if there was a flow problem, and that only happens if you have a small diameter hose. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran'sgoldies1 235 Posted January 14, 2013 I used to use a brush but i could never find one long enough for my tubing. I now use a magfox which I love!!!! I need to do a review on this thing for the forum. http://reviews.drsfo...ews/reviews.htm I would love one of those but will have to find it somewhere other than Dr. Fosters as they have a flat rate shipping of 18.00 to Canada plus an 18% international fee !!!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orandafan1981 68 Posted January 14, 2013 I used to use a brush but i could never find one long enough for my tubing.I now use a magfox which I love!!!! I need to do a review on this thing for the forum. http://reviews.drsfostersmith.com/2002-en_us/23699/magfox-aquarium-tubing-cleaner-reviews/reviews.htm This looks amazing!!! Thanks Tithra! Sent from my GT-S5830i using Tapatalk 2 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tithra 4,917 Posted January 14, 2013 The only time I would clean a hose is if there was a flow problem, and that only happens if you have a small diameter hose. I clean mine regularly (probably every 3 months) because the gunk begins to get pushed out into the tank when I turn my canister back on after a water change if I don't. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redgold54 4 Posted January 14, 2013 Thank you everyone! I guess I'll leave it as it is for now, if it's not harmful to the fish. That's my main concern. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishlet 12 Posted January 14, 2013 Thanks Tithra! I'll have to go get one of these. I have been trying to figure out an easier way to clean my canister hoses without much success. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnage 6 Posted January 17, 2013 Check ebay. Some sells them there. Might be way cheaper. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazE 105 Posted January 17, 2013 It won't harm your fish. I wouldn't bother cleaning the hoses unless seeing it bothers you. I don't clean mine. Thank you everyone! I guess I'll leave it as it is for now, if it's not harmful to the fish. That's my main concern. TBH it could, at some point, harm your fish, because you will begin to have a reduced flow in regards to filtration. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
