Return flow to Reef tank, need ideas.

Kplum · Sep 7, 2020

Need ideas in where to go from here, I need wave makers are coming, but what I do use to route this flow from a 3/4” PVC pipe into tank.. just looking for ideas.. sorry this is a newbie question, just want it to look decent and give my fish decent flow..

BackToTheReef · Sep 7, 2020

Have you looked at "line loc"? Lots of flexible options to direct returns.

Kplum · Sep 7, 2020

BackToTheReef said:
Have you looked at "line loc"? Lots of flexible options to direct returns.

I will look at that up.. as long as I can connect it to a 3/4” pvc pipe..

highest_tides · Sep 7, 2020

I just ordered two modular hoses for loc line. It's basically snap in connections where you can thread a male 3/4 into the end of your run ( which would be a female 3/4)

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BackToTheReef · Sep 7, 2020

Kplum said:
I will look at that up.. as long as I can connect it to a 3/4” pvc pipe..

Should be able too, there are different size options.

Male NPT Connector

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Something like a slip to thread adapter. I was looking for a different part but...

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Flux Capacitor · Sep 7, 2020

I’d use locline and VCA generator ends. Comes in 1/2” and 3/4”.

Modular Hose Segments

6 segments of 1/2" Loc-Line Modular Hose measures 5.5" 6 segments of 3/4" Loc-Line Modular Hose measures 6" Loc-Line flexible modular plumbing offers endless plumbing configurations and is useful for unique plumbing designs. Loc-Line is commonly used on return lines and closed loops where...

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Random Flow Generators for Loc-Line

Attaches to 1/2", 3/4" Loc-Line and creates random flow patterns. Vivid Creative Aquatics 3D printed random flow generators easily snap onto standard Loc-Line segments for a custom flow pattern through their patent pending randomized design. Each RFG is made of reef-safe PETG plastic and made to...

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