Metal clamps

[LilysDad]

Will these metal clamps cause a problem in the aquarium or is ok to have them there?

 

[redfishbluefish]

Nope, they have to go. They make plastic clamps....I think BRS sells them.

 

[redfishbluefish]

Here is what BRS has:

Ratchet Clamp for Braided Vinyl Tubing

Ratchet clamps are perfect to secure Braided Vinyl tubing to barbed fittings. If you are using silicone or traditional thin wall tubing we highly suggest measuring the outside diameter of the tubing you will be working with to select the correct ratchet clamp. Choose from ratchet clamps for the...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[Joe31415]

Here is what BRS has:

Ratchet Clamp for Braided Vinyl Tubing

Ratchet clamps are perfect to secure Braided Vinyl tubing to barbed fittings. If you are using silicone or traditional thin wall tubing we highly suggest measuring the outside diameter of the tubing you will be working with to select the correct ratchet clamp. Choose from ratchet clamps for the...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Or these. If you're going to use more than a few of them, this is a lot cheaper.

 

[Pntbll687]

I had two of these on return pumps on my last set up for 2 years. No issues. I did have only LPS corals at the time, and the tank was 190g so I don't know how much those two little bolts could contaminate the water.

The clamp itself is stainless, and doesn't cause issues, the bolt used to open and close is NOT stainless and will rust.

If you're concerned about it, then just go with the plastic ones.

 

[LilysDad]

Or these. If you're going to use more than a few of them, this is a lot cheaper.

Thanks guys! I I remember in put those somewhere it came with my set up. Didn’t know they would be tight enough.

 

[KStatefan]

If you need metal clamps they do make titanium clamps.