Tubing Question - Clamp?

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  1. JupiterSailfish

    JupiterSailfish Peppermint Shrimp

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    Ok, so I put my refugium in and now I need to run the tubing. I'm putting in 2 1/2' tube for my return and pump. When I attach the tube to the pump, do I want to put a clamp around the tube on the pump? Or should it stay on without any assistance? I'd imagine the clamp rusting in the water would be bad.

    Thanks.
     
    JupiterSailfish, Jun 24, 2008
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  2. diggardens

    diggardens Feather Duster

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    No you don't want to use the metal ones. They do make plastic clamps. Here
     
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  3. BluePhish

    BluePhish Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    heavy duty zip ties work very well. for alot of things. my whole tank is basically held together by zip ties. lol
     
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  4. eggerstout

    eggerstout Skunk Shrimp

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    i also use zip ties 4 to 5 on all my barb fittings
     
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  5. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    I use zip ties also...
     
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