Python Water Change

[Rwils24]

Hi everyone

Not sure if this is the right spot, or if it should just be general.

I am wondering how people dry out the inside of their python tube after a water change? It seems like mine is getting some algae or mold growth in it from being put away wet.

Thanks

 

[dogofwar]

Honestly not something that I worry about.

 

[Rwils24]

Perfect, I won't worry then. Thanks.

 

[scottts210]

Hi everyone

Not sure if this is the right spot, or if it should just be general.

I am wondering how people dry out the inside of their python tube after a water change? It seems like mine is getting some algae or mold growth in it from being put away wet.

Thanks

When I'm done I just turn on the suction and raise the siphon end up above the level of the faucet in the sink and gather the hose in my hand making sure the water gets sucked out as I go.

 

[Hybridfish7]

I have never cleaned my python in 15 years of having it, but I do completely empty it so old water doesn't have a chance to get pumped into a tank during top offs

 

[Sassafras]

Mine got totally black inside. I used a small pump to recirculate a 10% bleach and water solution through it in a bucket. Cleaned up nicely but got black again over time. Don't think it hurts anything, so I just let it be.

 

[Irecruitfish]

My python was connected to 50 ft tubing.. there was no way for me to get out old water and after 5 years of not using it they're still water in there . Although I'm not using it anymore for my new tank.

 

[Jexnell]

I always completely drain my hose each use. Like manually raise a section over my head and walk all the water out into the sink. This last Python I used two years in this jungle
And never got any kind of growth in the hose.

 

[Backfromthedead]

My old drain hoses are covered in that gunk as well. I still use them but only for draining to the garden. I have other hoses for fresh water transfer.

 

[phreeflow]

I had that problem and all my pythons were gross and were eventually thrown out. I found an easy trick that’s kept my current python looking brand new for several years. After doing a water change, I run hot water through the hose. It kills anything so no mold, algae, or whatever “gunk” has a chance of growing in the hose. Also, it evaporates and dries off a lot quicker.