Any Issues With Using A Hose To Fill 55 Gallon Tank?

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Starting up a 55 gallon Lake Malawi tank rocked with initially 32lbs of Lace rock and Cichlid mix (crushed coral etc) for substrate - Probably being overly cautious but just wanted to make sure no issues using a garden hose to fill tank.
 
I used my hose to fill my 55gal just the other day. The only problem I had was that the water coming out of the hose was about 60F and mine is a tropical tank, so I needed the temp to be closer to 80F. Luckily the tank was empty of water and fish (had to tear it down to check for leaks...long story), so I just plugged in the heater when I got it filled and waited for it to come up to temp. :) As was said, just make sure you dechlorinate before adding any fish (I forgot to before I moved my four albino cories, featherfin catfish and bristlenose pleco over, but luckily I'm on glorified well water, so no harm done).
 
Thanks guys! Yep - i figured no big deal.
Been a tropical tank guy for about 12 years now and am looking forward to finally having a big enough tank to do a Cichlid tank properly!

Was going to do a salt water reef tank until i found out the startup costs! $$$$$$$$$4
So promptly changed gears. :)
My son was disapointed at not being able to have "Dory" and "Nemo" but once i showed him the pictures of the Lake Malwai Cichlid and how bright and colorful they were he was happy.

Thank again guys - you'll probably be seeing a lot of me here since i'm totally new to Cichlids.
 
No prob to use a hose to fill your tank. I did it when I did my rescape a few weeks ago.

I also found that once the heater was on, I closed the tank lid and put the lights on. Seemed to speed up the heating process of the water.
 
You should have done saltwater...so worth it...Although mbuna are my second choice by far. I used a hose to fill up my tank, it should be fine.
 

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