Arghh DONT USE THE HOSE!
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Many newer hoses contain mold inhibitors and even older ones can leach breakdown products into the water if it sits for to long, after running freshwater through it for a while each time they are usually okay to use.
guppy said:
I've actually heard the same. Certain hoses/ buckets/ Containers may be treated with the chemicals to prevent mold/fungus growth. It is the same thing they put in some of those scotts sponge you can buy from the supermarket.
Did the hose have old brass fixtures?
Did you submerse the hose, so there was minimul gas exchange below the water surface? This can cause a pressure to build up in your tap which would release harmful gases into your tank. If your tank had a bunch of tiny micro-bubbles right after the water change, prior to disaster, this could of been it.. Nearly killed my fish before I learned about this..
Did you test your water for Chloramines or anything afterwards? I know you said you dechlor'ed, but it would be interesting to know what your tap water readings are compared to your tank water? Perhaps your tap water might of shifted parameters for some unknown reason?
I would still blame it on the fungicide in the hose, especially if its an old hose. Could of had major copper buildup or some other nasty something lurking inside it..
Sorry to hear about your loss
Did you submerse the hose, so there was minimul gas exchange below the water surface? This can cause a pressure to build up in your tap which would release harmful gases into your tank. If your tank had a bunch of tiny micro-bubbles right after the water change, prior to disaster, this could of been it.. Nearly killed my fish before I learned about this..
Did you test your water for Chloramines or anything afterwards? I know you said you dechlor'ed, but it would be interesting to know what your tap water readings are compared to your tank water? Perhaps your tap water might of shifted parameters for some unknown reason?
I would still blame it on the fungicide in the hose, especially if its an old hose. Could of had major copper buildup or some other nasty something lurking inside it..
Sorry to hear about your loss
my dad got rid of the water b4 I could test I was rather intrested in testing both waters my self, I didnt submerge the hose at all I left it above the water. hmmm. I am gonna go with the old hose theory b/c it is an old hose and it does have that gold looking stuff around it? hmm. =( I guess I learned my lesson though. I fig. if my dad said its ok and I know alot of people that use the hose then it would be fine.Miles said:Did the hose have old brass fixtures?
Did you submerse the hose, so there was minimul gas exchange below the water surface? This can cause a pressure to build up in your tap which would release harmful gases into your tank. If your tank had a bunch of tiny micro-bubbles right after the water change, prior to disaster, this could of been it.. Nearly killed my fish before I learned about this..
Did you test your water for Chloramines or anything afterwards? I know you said you dechlor'ed, but it would be interesting to know what your tap water readings are compared to your tank water? Perhaps your tap water might of shifted parameters for some unknown reason?
I would still blame it on the fungicide in the hose, especially if its an old hose. Could of had major copper buildup or some other nasty something lurking inside it..
Sorry to hear about your loss
I think you shocked em'. What temp do you keep your tanks at? What temp was the water coming from the hose? Sorry if you already covered this and I missed it.
