Securing over the top return w/ spaflex

[Llarian]

Ok, so I'm trying to figure out how best to solve a problem I'm running into while re-plumbing my nano.

Most of the water flow runs through the sump (easier that way given my small tank size), and the return is spaflex up to the top of the tank.

I'm going to split it into 2 lines, one at each corner, converging in the middle, so I have a T with hard pipe going out to the corners of the tank, then 90 degree turns into the tank, and another set of elbows to aim the flow.

However, because of the spaflex, the whole setup of hard pvc on the top is essentially only anchored to the flexible PVC tubing.

Any ideas as to how I can secure these lines? (Middle of the tank back is taken up with a CPR overflow.)

-Dylan

 

[wrightme43]

Silocone a tie strap clamp to the back of the tank. Let it dry and then tiestrap thru it.

 

[Llarian]

Hmm, I like that idea. What exactly do you mean by a tie strap clamp? Is this something I can get at Home Depot? =)

-Dylan

 

[VegasMike]

Yes, Hone Depot has them. They are sold as a package if I remember right with the Zip ties and the anchor. The anchor is nothing more than a little square piece of plastic with a raised slot to slide the Zip tie through. The anchor even has some foam tape of the back to secure it. I have used them before and they are great. I don't know if I would rely on the tape alone though......

 

[Llarian]

Oh, that's what he meant!

Awesome, thanks. That should work nicely. (with silicon, not tape)

Thanks

-Dylan

 

[seattlereef]

Tie Strap is a great idea.