Flexible Tubing Recommendations

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Currently I'm using braided vynil tubing from nylon adapters on pvc pipe. I'd like to get something more pliable. Looking for 1/2" to 1" diameter.
 
Do you really need braided tubing? The braided stuff is incredibly unflexible and really isn’t needed for the water pressures that we see. Just regular vinyl tubing will be much more flexible and silicone tubing is extremely soft and flexible, but it can be expensive if you have more than just a short run.
 
Braided vinyl is much easier to work with if you insert the whole piece into a pot/bucket etc of very hot water (like coffee hot) for a few minutes, it will loose that spool bend memory and be much more pliable
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 11 27.5%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 15.0%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 6 15.0%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 25.0%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 22.5%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 7 17.5%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 5.0%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 7.5%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.5%
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