Fluval Canister Replacement Hose

[RossW]

Has anyone replaced the ribbed hose on their Fluval Canister w/ something which is not ribbed?

Thanx,
Ross

[darkdep]

Many have.  No reason you can't.  I've run fluvals off of several types of vinyl hose.

[RossW]

Many have.  No reason you can't.  I've run fluvals off of several types of vinyl hose.

Did you just get the hose from Home Depot which had a nice snug fit?

[darkdep]

I had a bunch of fluval "brand" hose, and Eheim "brand" hose (which is just different coloured vinyl).  I do, now, have some standard HD clear vinyl on one of my cannisters, yes.

[audioslave_36]

I am running clear tube on my fluval 404 and my UV filter Ross ( I just cut a piece off of my Python  because 50 feet was to long anyway) and it works great. It was a snug fit but nothing that a little hot water couldn't fix.

Dave

[dan2x38]

I buy all my hose from Home depot much cheaper. I have always wandered if the ribbed hoses were not just traps for debris to build up? A smooth clear hose lets ya know when cleaning is needed to prevent flow issues over time... IMO

[RossW]

I also suspect that the ribs may significantly reduce flow.