"I read in one of my fish magazines that you should never fill your tanks up
with a water hose. They have been chemically treated with a product to make
them last longer. It will kill your fish within hours. The newer the hose
the greater the danger."
http://www.totalfishkeeping.com/inde...showtopic=4288

Just something to think about.

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Mar

Yes, I read that same article. I filled a tank one time with a hose
because I did not know any better (did not lose any fish, heck those
african cichlids are tough buggers) but I would not ever do that now.
I have a python to drain and refill my tanks. It is especially useful
for larger tanks or for people like me with several tanks. Saves the
back big time : )