Fluval G3 questions

**Pyrojodge** · 02-25-2013, 03:50 AM

I need longer hoses for the G3. Other then the fluval brand what can I use. This is the first canister I have ever bought did I do ok? I want to make nice curves as this is in my kitchen on the counter. Can I use some nice brass elbows for the corners?
Thanks all for the newb questions...

fusiongt · 02-25-2013, 04:03 AM

Whatever 5/8" hose works fine. However, I've tried others out there (like from home depot) and they aren't nearly as soft/flexible as the Fluval one. In fact, I ended up buying the G replacement hoses because I preferred them so much more. There's nothing worst than trying to get a lily pipe or spray positioned correctly only to have the hose move it because it's so not-flexible!

sarahspins · 02-25-2013, 05:21 AM

Somewhere a while back someone posted a link to a site that had clear PVC fittings... they looked really nice... I don't know if they are available in the right size for 5/8" ID tubing though.

02-25-2013, 03:50 AM	#1
Pyrojodge Addicted!!! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 100	Fluval G3 questions I need longer hoses for the G3. Other then the fluval brand what can I use. This is the first canister I have ever bought did I do ok? I want to make nice curves as this is in my kitchen on the counter. Can I use some nice brass elbows for the corners? Thanks all for the newb questions...

02-25-2013, 04:03 AM	#2
fusiongt Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Menlo Park, Ca Posts: 805	Whatever 5/8" hose works fine. However, I've tried others out there (like from home depot) and they aren't nearly as soft/flexible as the Fluval one. In fact, I ended up buying the G replacement hoses because I preferred them so much more. There's nothing worst than trying to get a lily pipe or spray positioned correctly only to have the hose move it because it's so not-flexible! __________________ 10.5 Gallon Planted Tank

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02-25-2013, 05:21 AM	#3
sarahspins Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 305	Somewhere a while back someone posted a link to a site that had clear PVC fittings... they looked really nice... I don't know if they are available in the right size for 5/8" ID tubing though.