Plumbing help please

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  1. jhawkor

    jhawkor Millepora

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    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    yes i have used both of those when i set up my tank my first tank. some people use pvc i think its suppose to have a higher flow rate then vinyl tubes.
     
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    Ya, I have noticed most people use PVC but this stuff seems easier to work with. Should I get the 1 inch or 1/2 inch tubing?
     
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    i would get whatever your return pump fits with so you dont have to mess with adapters.

    one thing to remember is never go bigger to smaller with tubes and pipes(look at the direction of flow to determine the first pipe if that makes sense).