Hose water is tap water run through a hose, the problem is that as stated by RTF some mainly new hose leach toxins into the water. this true even with older hoses if you have a nozzle attachment that doesn't allow the water to drain from the hose. picture a 100 foot long black old style hose full of water sitting in the sun for a couple days, until that stored water is flushed it will taste of chemicals. The main thing is to run water through it for a couple minutes before using it.rumblesushi said:
stupid noob death tank
- Thread starter lewis
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hosewater is just fine. I do 30 percent water changes in my 180 every week and my arowanas are doing great!!!
the hose is coated with anti bacterial chemical that can break down and end up in your tank.. harmful to fish.. i was told to buy a hose like the ones used in restraunts.. they do not allow chemicals in the hose.
i use hose water in all of my tanks
i don't even use dechlorinator
but like someone said let it run for a couple of minutes
i don't even use dechlorinator
but like someone said let it run for a couple of minutes
AlaskaJammin said:
This is so true.... I can't tell you how many times I have tried to help other customers by explaining the water cycle ( with the sales guy right there agreeing ) and all you get is a blank stare and then they tell you that they don't have a big tank and only a few fish and then I give then a blank stare.
Sadly all fish keepers are as bright as most of us.ive filled many tanks with hose water and ive never had a problem with it. but i all ways put it in a bucket first to add aquasafe
it really depends on the shop you go to i've to some were i can have a good conversation with the workers and been to others were i've basicly laugh in there faces one guy was telling me that piranha's are salt water and his friend breed silver aros in his swi 
mming pool
mming poolExactly, some people out there just want to make a quick buck, it sucks, but that is reality. However, there are some good people out there that go the extra mile to ensure you have adequate knowledge and equipment to help in whatever you are going to keep. Thats the good thing about this website, most people here know a whole lot more than most people who work at fish stores.AlaskaJammin said:
AlaskaJammin said:
maybe you did not stop to do the math... add it up it is just over 46 gallons. Would you put five Oscars that need at the very min. of 40 gallons (insert debate here) in a 46 gallon tank. Could you just imagine five 14" fish in a 46 Bowfront? The second fault here is the noob that blindly went in without asking any questions... yeah you can say that it is the fault of the seller and somewhat is but if you don't know what you are doing, ask a d@mn question... many will agree with me, even more will disagree I am not saying one person is to blame both of them are... I work in a LFS in a college town and you can beat a person to death with info and will still buy a pike to put in with their Oscar in a 10 gallon (other LFS said it will be alright for a while) and you know it is about making money.... I will tell you the right thing twice, if you still will not heed my advice SCREW YOU @SS HOLE!!! seriously I have to deal with people all day wanting to put Tiger Barbs in bowls there are times that I flat out say no but if the fish has a chance i.e. danio with a puffer ok thats not that bad... but if you want to put an oscar in a bowl I will tell you to screw yourself (Other LFS sold an Oscar to a bowl) sad thing is that they are a chain and not even hurting for the money as we are don't blame a store for your lack of knowledge and him knowing the dimensions should be shot for not saying something...
