Is clear vinyl tubing safe for reef aquarium?

erock68 · 05/13/2012, 07:27 AM

***Found My answer in a search*** The posts recommend using the black tubing, to prevent algae growth.

Palting · 05/13/2012, 12:38 PM

I know you've found your answer, but I have to disagree about the black tubing and algae. Clear is fine in most cases, as most of the tubes are inside the cabinet and away from light. All my return and drain tubings, as well as tubing to my remote refugium, are clear vinyl. Over two years now, and there is no algae, repeat, NO algae in my tubes.

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I'm in the Canton area, so you are about an hour from me. You are welcome to come check it out.

erock68 · 05/13/2012, 01:13 PM

Did you say, "No algae in your tubes?"

That's good to know. I may give the clear a try and see. Spa Flex is anything but flexible!!

Palting · 05/13/2012, 02:23 PM

Yup, that's what I said. Twice!! LOL!!. For 2 years and running. They get a brownish slime coating inside, very thin, at the beginning, and that's it. I'm sure you'll find the same coating inside a black tubing or SPA.

05/13/2012, 07:27 AM	#1
erock68 It costs how much? Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Aurora, Oh Posts: 443	Is clear vinyl tubing safe for reef aquarium? *Found My answer in a search* The posts recommend using the black tubing, to prevent algae growth. __________________ I may make mistakes...just not twice. Eric (Zoa Addict) Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon Reef DT: All Pukani LR, 30g sump. Last edited by erock68; 05/13/2012 at 07:52 AM.

05/13/2012, 12:38 PM	#2
Palting Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,912	I know you've found your answer, but I have to disagree about the black tubing and algae. Clear is fine in most cases, as most of the tubes are inside the cabinet and away from light. All my return and drain tubings, as well as tubing to my remote refugium, are clear vinyl. Over two years now, and there is no algae, repeat, NO algae in my tubes. . I'm in the Canton area, so you are about an hour from me. You are welcome to come check it out. __________________ Anything I post is just an opinion. One of many in this hobby. Believe and follow at your own risk of rapid and complete annihilation of all life in your tank :) Current Tank Info: Incept 3/2010, 150 RR, 50g sump, 20g fuge, 150w 15K MH x3, T5 actinics x8, moonlight LED x6, 1400gph return, Koralia 1400 x4, 300 g skimmer, 4 tangs, 2 mandarins, 2 perc, 6 line, 3 cardinals, 2 firefish, SPS, LPS, zoas, palys, shrooms, clam

05/13/2012, 01:13 PM	#3
erock68 It costs how much? Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Aurora, Oh Posts: 443	Did you say, "No algae in your tubes?" That's good to know. I may give the clear a try and see. Spa Flex is anything but flexible!! __________________ I may make mistakes...just not twice. Eric (Zoa Addict) Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon Reef DT: All Pukani LR, 30g sump.

05/13/2012, 02:23 PM	#4
Palting Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,912	Yup, that's what I said. Twice!! LOL!!. For 2 years and running. They get a brownish slime coating inside, very thin, at the beginning, and that's it. I'm sure you'll find the same coating inside a black tubing or SPA. __________________ Anything I post is just an opinion. One of many in this hobby. Believe and follow at your own risk of rapid and complete annihilation of all life in your tank :) Current Tank Info: Incept 3/2010, 150 RR, 50g sump, 20g fuge, 150w 15K MH x3, T5 actinics x8, moonlight LED x6, 1400gph return, Koralia 1400 x4, 300 g skimmer, 4 tangs, 2 mandarins, 2 perc, 6 line, 3 cardinals, 2 firefish, SPS, LPS, zoas, palys, shrooms, clam