Water change PVC tubing type/size?

Elo500 · 05/19/2016, 11:26 AM

What type and size of PVC tubing do you use for water changes? I need about 20' to go from tank to garage drain. Should I use Clear PVC or braided? 3/4 or 1/2"?

thegrun · 05/19/2016, 11:36 AM

I would use standard white PVC to inhibit algae growth. Line size would be dependent on desired flow, but in general I would use 1" for the drain and 3/4" for the supply

Elo500 · 05/19/2016, 11:41 AM

I should clarify its not permanent. I'll roll it out on water change day and put it away when done.

nereefpat · 05/19/2016, 11:45 AM

Braided will hold its shape much better, but it will costs more.

Length wont be a factor. 3/4 should be plenty big. How big is the tank, and how big are the water changes?

Elo500 · 05/19/2016, 11:50 AM

120g tank regular 20-30g changes.

nereefpat · 05/19/2016, 03:53 PM

I use braided 1/2 inch into buckets on my 125. Anyone else?

FirstContact · 05/19/2016, 08:55 PM

Been using the same length of black pond hose into Rubbermaid brutes for years. Works great. 3/4 inch hose with an Eheim 1262.

05/19/2016, 11:26 AM	#1
Elo500 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 315	Water change PVC tubing type/size? What type and size of PVC tubing do you use for water changes? I need about 20' to go from tank to garage drain. Should I use Clear PVC or braided? 3/4 or 1/2"?

05/19/2016, 11:45 AM	#4
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Braided will hold its shape much better, but it will costs more. Length wont be a factor. 3/4 should be plenty big. How big is the tank, and how big are the water changes? __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

05/19/2016, 03:53 PM	#6
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	I use braided 1/2 inch into buckets on my 125. Anyone else? __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

05/19/2016, 08:55 PM	#7
FirstContact Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glenn Dale, MD Posts: 1,613	Been using the same length of black pond hose into Rubbermaid brutes for years. Works great. 3/4 inch hose with an Eheim 1262. __________________ No man is an island entire of itself; any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. John Donne Current Tank Info: 120g Reef 100g Rubbermaid Sump, 20g Refugium; previous tank: 46g Drilled; Self Plumbed, Birds Nest, Anchor, Xenia, Zoas, Yuma Yuma Ricordea, Chalice, Mushrooms, Brain, Acan, Anenome Plate; Clams, Other Inverts, Fish, Live Rock

05/19/2016, 11:36 AM	#2
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	I would use standard white PVC to inhibit algae growth. Line size would be dependent on desired flow, but in general I would use 1" for the drain and 3/4" for the supply

05/19/2016, 11:41 AM	#3
Elo500 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 315	I should clarify its not permanent. I'll roll it out on water change day and put it away when done.

05/19/2016, 11:50 AM	#5
Elo500 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 315	120g tank regular 20-30g changes.