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    Posted: July 15 2010 at 3:38pm
So I am trying to get my return run tonight so I can fill my tank up tomorrow night, but I am still trying to get the layout figured out.


Can anyone tell me if I run rigid 3/4" PVC to both of my returns using a Mag 7, if I will run into any problems? I suppose I could use flex tubing of some sort, but I really like the clean look of the rigid PVC

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE spa/flex. I did several tanks with the rigid stuff and will never again. The ease of being able to move my tubes if I need to is NICE!
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Where do you pick up spa flex?
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Agreed on Spa Flex. I have it run to my return and would not use rigid again. Soooo convenient. Plus who really is looking at your plumbing under your tank? They SHOULD be looking at all the awesome coral and fish!

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I'm thinking about using spa flex for the first 10" or so on my return and then switching to PVC for the rest. (I already have my PVC and it works better for my plans so far.)
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Honestly i have rigid tubing and when trying to assemble them it just gets annoying. having tubes that flex at your will is much easier
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