Peripherals

Getting the right equipment for water change can mean the difference bliss and pain. During the first days of keeping aquariums, I'd lug pails of water to and fro the toilet which did put quite a strain on my lower back. Considering that the tank was coming tomorrow, it was high time I got the peripherals ready.


The equipment is quite simple; get a hose that will fit on the tap directly. If that is not possible, then get a plug or a hose connector that will do the job for you. I was glad to be able to get the contraption you see in the picture. It was a simple matter of screwing off the shower hose, screwing in this piece and voila, ready to fit the hose in.


The hose itself doesn't have to be any fancy hose. Just a simple garden hose or something cheaper will do. Just make sure it is long enough. The length I ordered was just a tad short but with a little teasing, it should reach the tank just nicely. All that is missing now is to get the U-tube to hang off the side of the tank and I should be all set.

As a side note, the driftwood still is leeching tannins, albeit much slower than it was before. Hopefully, one more night of soaking and it should be unnoticeable.