Can I use a hose for Salt water storage

[Susan Edwards]

Trying to plan out how to get the saltwater from the 65 gal container to either my awc container or to the tank when I do bigger water changes. Can I use a regular hose? Is the metal on the hose ends okay or

not a good idea? I know there are food safe hoses but this is saltwater (right side)

 

[LouisianaReef]

Most big box home improvement stores carry vinyl tubing. That is what I prefer to use and what most hoses made for the aquarium hobby are made with.

 

[Susan Edwards]

Most big box home improvement stores carry vinyl tubing. That is what I prefer to use and what most hoses made for the aquarium hobby are made with.

But do they have connectors like hoses? Or sell plastic connectors?

 

[LouisianaReef]

But do they have connectors like hoses? Or sell plastic connectors?

They sell barbed hose fittings that are the same size as a standard garden hose.

 

[mfinn]

I few years ago I bought a 25" drinking water safe hose ( Lowes) and replaced the metal hose ends with plastic ones.

 

[Hydrored]

Trying to plan out how to get the saltwater from the 65 gal container to either my awc container or to the tank when I do bigger water changes. Can I use a regular hose? Is the metal on the hose ends okay or

not a good idea? I know there are food safe hoses but this is saltwater (right side)

This is what I use on my mixing station for the hose-

Barb X Anti-Drip Push-Lock Coupling

Push-Lock Couplings and Adapters can make water changes and other maintenance chores a breeze. By having them hooked up to reactors, pumps, and water change hoses you can easily use the same pump that runs your reactor to drain your sump for a water change. The interchangeable sizes make them...

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Male Thread X Push-Lock Adapter

Push-Lock Couplings and Adapters can make water changes and other maintenance chores a breeze. By having them hooked up to reactors, pumps, and water change hoses you can easily use the same pump that runs your reactor to drain your sump for a water change. The interchangeable sizes make them...

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[kados]

This is what I use. Python water change system. 3/4" connectors like a garden hose. You can just order the fittings you need also on most aquarium sites. Petco or Petsmart have options too. The Lee's brand works great. The tubing is more flexible than other brands from my experience.

No Spill Water Change System

Why does BRS recommend this? Water changes are probably the number one secret to success in the hobby, and by having equipment that makes water changes easier is the key to doing the water changes your tank needs. Now when doing water changes there is no need for buckets, siphons, or mess with...

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[Tamberav]

I bought a pvc hose online, exactly like a garden hose but all heavy plastic connectors. No metal.

Amazon had it at the time, looks like it’s out of stock but this is the exact item: https://graileyleakdiverters.com/shop/15-heavy-duty-clear-hose/

 

[Susan Edwards]

Okay, cool and thanks for all the suggestions. I might even have some fittings I used to adapt my phython. Will check them out.

 

[flagg37]

This is what I use on my mixing station for the hose-

Barb X Anti-Drip Push-Lock Coupling

Push-Lock Couplings and Adapters can make water changes and other maintenance chores a breeze. By having them hooked up to reactors, pumps, and water change hoses you can easily use the same pump that runs your reactor to drain your sump for a water change. The interchangeable sizes make them...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Male Thread X Push-Lock Adapter

Push-Lock Couplings and Adapters can make water changes and other maintenance chores a breeze. By having them hooked up to reactors, pumps, and water change hoses you can easily use the same pump that runs your reactor to drain your sump for a water change. The interchangeable sizes make them...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

I’ve seen those and wanted to try them but have never trusted them to be leak proof.

 

[Hydrored]

I’ve seen those and wanted to try them but have never trusted them to be leak proof.

No issue so far