Garden Hose For Aquarium Use?

[yoz0807]

Having just got a bigger tank (260L), I am finding the amount of water that needs to be moved during water changes a bit of a pain.
I have been reading about the 'python' and it looks like a good idea to me.
However, I was thinking of using standard garden hose(new) as it is more robust and has an anti crush property rather than std clear pvc tube.

Is there any reason not to ?

 

[holidayinn]

That's what I use...gave it a good rinse through when I got it, and always pump hot water through before pumping water thru the tank...whether it has harmful properties I have no idea but had no problems up until now...

 

[Attilauk]

i've been using a standard green garden hose for my water changes for 18 months now, no problems so far...

 

[waterdrop]

I think BTT did a good DIY article on TFF regarding the making of your own Python-like hose setup using garden hose, clamps and other parts.

I've hardly ever used the "one way suction valve" feature of my Python. Its really only the "long hose" and "faucet adapter" aspects of the setup that seem to be extra helpful and that go beyond the normal everyday siphon.

~~waterdrop~~

 

[sjolliff]

I use a garden hose with a eheim inlet on one end then goin out into the drian outside

then a from the tap using the correct adapter in to the tank

 

[yoz0807]

Sounds good enough for me

I have both hot and cold water plumbed to outside taps ( it was like that when I moved in !)
So standard hozelock adapters and a y-piece will suffice for filling, and iI will suck start to syphon out

 

[sjolliff]

Yeah but hoze lock are expensive, for the bits i use cost around £35 from B&Q,

 

[yoz0807]

Yeah but hoze lock are expensive, for the bits i use cost around £35 from B&Q,

I would only need 2 tap pushfits ( which I have in the garage anyway ) and an internal pipe joiner / y-piece which are a couple of quid from machine mart.
I am not actually going to make a python, just join the hot and cold supply so I can regulate the input temp when filling up.