Plumbing argument

[mark]

just a hint to a happy life, it's good to give into the fiance every once and awhile

[mr_alberta]

PVC fittings are abundant and easier to find in 1/2" to 2" size (which is the most we typically use for small tanks like ours).

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by mark

just a hint to a happy life, it's good to give into the fiance every once and awhile

Except when they're wrong...

[mark]

Originally Posted by reef_raf

Except when they're wrong...

save those for when you need a "I told you so"

[sharuq1]

I just don't want to get the tank plumbed only to find it leaches something dreadful into the system later, catastrophically killing everything.

[mark]

ABS is save. Lot's of other posts on Canreef and other forums about it.

See here

[chevyjaxon]

seriously can I use rubber hose to plumb my tank? this route appears to be easier than pvc

[Matt]

Originally Posted by chevyjaxon

seriously can I use rubber hose to plumb my tank? this route appears to be easier than pvc

I don't believe "real" rubber is inert - it may contain additives from processing, and it will break down over time, especially with UV. I have no idea if it is problematic when it breaks down.

[KrazyKuch]

What do you mean by rubber hose....like a garden hose, then I say no but if your talking about the clear tubing that sometimes has that string mesh in it then yeah it's fine..