Brooks Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Okay, like the title says, this might be the stupidest question ever. But here goes.. I'm using 3/4" hose barbs, and when I struggle attempt to put 3/4" clear hosing over it, it won't go on more than just the head of the barb. Am I supposed to use a larger sized tubing to get this to work? I know... dumbest question ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrshall1027 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 There's inner and outer diameter. Make sure the inner is 3/4". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 The inner is 3/4" but the hose seems too flimsy for me to actually put it all the way on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I use a heat gun to soften the hose first, then it is much easier. And I follow with a ziptie for piece of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 What hose is it / where'd you get it? 3/4 hose is typically very rigid. Normally I get a coffee cup of boiling or near boiling water. Soak the end of the hose in it for 10 - 20 seconds and it should go on the hose barb. If the tubing is really flimsy it may be very hard to get it on there. Also, flimsy tube has a tendency to kink really easily if you go around any corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 I use a heat gun to soften the hose first, then it is much easier. And I follow with a ziptie for piece of mind. What hose is it / where'd you get it? 3/4 hose is typically very rigid. Normally I get a coffee cup of boiling or near boiling water. Soak the end of the hose in it for 10 - 20 seconds and it should go on the hose barb. If the tubing is really flimsy it may be very hard to get it on there. Also, flimsy tube has a tendency to kink really easily if you go around any corners. I just figured it out thanks to Yasmin ha! It is 3/4" outer diameter and 5/8" inner. Time to go back to Home Depot, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I just figured it out thanks to Yasmin ha! It is 3/4" outer diameter and 5/8" inner. Time to go back to Home Depot, LOL. With hot water you can actually get it on there, but you may get a reduced flow volume due to higher head loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Went ahead and just bought the larger tubing... Another question: I have an EVIL center brace in this tank and was planning to use a 60" 8 x 80w T5 fixture. However, now I'm a little hesitant because I HATE HATE HATE when the brace casts a shadow. Does anyone know how this will look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faron Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Good question. I'm sure many didn't know the difference between the two and they do now. I think it will look just fine. Suprisingly, underneath my brace seems to be a sweet spot for some of my corals. Blessing in disguise? Idk...you could always remove and replace. I do believe with that many bulbs it should be fine. Just keep the brace clean to allow as much light through as possible. I'm assuming its a typical clear brace...good luck and happy reefing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Good question. I'm sure many didn't know the difference between the two and they do now. I think it will look just fine. Suprisingly, underneath my brace seems to be a sweet spot for some of my corals. Blessing in disguise? Idk...you could always remove and replace. I do believe with that many bulbs it should be fine. Just keep the brace clean to allow as much light through as possible. I'm assuming its a typical clear brace...good luck and happy reefing! Unfortunately the brace is black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Good question. I'm sure many didn't know the difference between the two and they do now. I think it will look just fine. Suprisingly, underneath my brace seems to be a sweet spot for some of my corals. Blessing in disguise? Idk...you could always remove and replace. I do believe with that many bulbs it should be fine. Just keep the brace clean to allow as much light through as possible. I'm assuming its a typical clear brace...good luck and happy reefing! Unfortunately the brace is black how wide is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Good question. I'm sure many didn't know the difference between the two and they do now. I think it will look just fine. Suprisingly, underneath my brace seems to be a sweet spot for some of my corals. Blessing in disguise? Idk...you could always remove and replace. I do believe with that many bulbs it should be fine. Just keep the brace clean to allow as much light through as possible. I'm assuming its a typical clear brace...good luck and happy reefing! Unfortunately the brace is black how wide is it? Exactly 2" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 replace with glass centerbrace, or eurobrace ...have you tried the light over the tank yet? how bad is the shadow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I would not remove a brace on any tank longer than 30" or so. You will get major bowing. Not sure what the glass can support, but I've seen it on a 48' tank and it was really scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 A 2" brace shouldn't cast enough of a shadow to be significant. If you can avoid having high rockwork directly under it you shouldn't even see a shadow. Try it and you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 I've put a Kessill A150w over it, but I don't think that gives an accurate depiction of what it would look like with 640w of T5 over the tank. I'm nervous to try removing it and putting a glass center brace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 A 2" brace shouldn't cast enough of a shadow to be significant. If you can avoid having high rockwork directly under it you shouldn't even see a shadow. Try it and you should be fine. I think you're right, Mike... I can't see it having too much of an impact. I was going to leave the middle free of rock, anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planeden Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 i have 2 black braces on my 55g tank (maybe 1.5") and i have never noticed a shadow spot. the light sits practically on top of the bars, too. i suppose i have never had anything tall right under it, but it has been close by. also, i have a white sandy bottom, but in a 24"ish tall tank, i don't know that reflection would make a difference. if you want, i can ask the smarter member of the house if she has noticed. but i think you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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