Hose Clamp inside tank

[YamahaF934]

Hey I need to connect a pump to my hang on back refugium.

I need to drop it a few inches below the water level.

What kind if tubing and clamp could I use to make this drop.

 

[mal1099]

id get the plastic lock clamps. should be able to get them at home depot or lowes.

 

[thatguy559]

or zipties

 

[Ichthys]

Hose clamps

Hey I need to connect a pump to my hang on back refugium.

I need to drop it a few inches below the water level.

What kind if tubing and clamp could I use to make this drop.

I looked for these at Lowes and the guy said they carried them in the past but no longer. No info on HD. BUT, I found them in a variety of sizes at Ace Hardware. Ace is the place! I bet McLendons would have em as well. You can get em at some fish stores, but they are cheaper at Ace.

 

[cobyb]

i agree a metal one would be no good

 

[mfinn]

I've used the stainless steel ones in my sumps for many years without problems.

 

[YamahaF934]

What Kind of hose would be the best?

 

[mfinn]

if this is in the display tank, I'd try a find any kind of hose that would connect the two points without using a clamp. pressure/push on?

 

[DonW]

You can use metric hose on sae fitting. Heat in hot water and they go right on then shrink very tight. McClendons should have metric hose. They also have the plastic clamps on a end cap display in the plumbing section.

Don

 

[roscoe]

I actually use a stainless steel one with no issues.

 

[jrgilles]

I have a stainless one with no issues. BUT, zipties are awesome. Especially if you have one of those ziptie guns that can make them tight. Harwicks sells the plastic style hose clamps though if you want those

 

[mfinn]

You can use metric hose on sae fitting. Heat in hot water and they go right on then shrink very tight. McClendons should have metric hose.

Don

IMO best idea yet

 

[slim_jim989]

I have stainless and the rust like there's no tmr so I use zip ties

 

[Reeferdude]

Generally speaking metals are not the best product to use in your tanks..