Black spotty stuff in syphon tube

[wavetide]

Hi

there is black spotty stuff in my plastic syphon tube.


should i be worried and how do I clean it out?



thanks

 

[mattrox]

It might be mildew or mould. You could try soaking in in a mild bleach solution then rinsing it well and letting it dry.

 

[meateater540]

its on mine too...i haven't died yet

 

[greenmaji]

this is common IME.. if plumbing and filters are not dried well before they are stored.. I would recomend cleaning it off..