Red sea reefer 350 - Return Pump Question

fredjr · Feb 27, 2017

I just got my red sea reefer 350 deluxe today and I've run into my first problem. I have the Reef Octopus Varios 6 pump but the green tubing that comes with the aquarium setup does not fit the return nozzle that is on the pump (it is too large). I can't get a larger tube because then it wouldn't fit the red sea bulk head. Is there any way to make one end larger without downsizing the other end? Any suggestions?

kyleinpdx · Feb 28, 2017

How much of a difference are we talking? If you dont want to use a reducer, try heating one end in boiling (or near boiling) water then when its hot and malleable try and slip it over the larger output nozzle.

Also a great trick for removing kinks and bends in soft plastic tubing.

fredjr · Feb 28, 2017

kyleinpdx said:
How much of a difference are we talking? If you dont want to use a reducer, try heating one end in boiling (or near boiling) water then when its hot and malleable try and slip it over the larger output nozzle.

Also a great trick for removing kinks and bends in soft plastic tubing.

I went a head and did a hard plumb for the return pump.

marito09 · Apr 5, 2017

fredjr said:
I went a head and did a hard plumb for the return pump.

What parts did you use... i want to do this to my 250 it is the same return.
Thanks!

fredjr · Apr 5, 2017

marito09 said:
What parts did you use... i want to do this to my 250 it is the same return.
Thanks!

Yes the return is the same. I can sent you some pic if you think that would help. I took the end of my pump and the end of my return pipe to a plumber supply store and the guy fitted everything together for me.

marito09 · Apr 5, 2017

fredjr said:
Yes the return is the same. I can sent you some pic if you think that would help. I took the end of my pump and the end of my return pipe to a plumber supply store and the guy fitted everything together for me.

Sure! that would help. Thanks