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February 23rd, 2008, 08:01 PM
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refugium
i'm setting up my sump/refugium can i use a stainless steel hose clamp or will the metal hurt the quality of the water?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 Gallon Saltwater, starting up a 150g rr fowlr Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 Year Other Intrests: Football, Hunting, Fishing 
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February 23rd, 2008, 09:02 PM
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Re: refugium
Your shouldnt use metal if its going to be in contact with the water
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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February 23rd, 2008, 09:17 PM
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Re: refugium
thats what i figured....thanks
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 Gallon Saltwater, starting up a 150g rr fowlr Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 Year Other Intrests: Football, Hunting, Fishing
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February 23rd, 2008, 09:22 PM
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Re: refugium
Maybe a heavy zip tie would work for you??????? Not really sure.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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February 23rd, 2008, 10:51 PM
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Re: refugium
they make plastic or nylon hose clamps. Might have to go to a plumbing supply house or order off the internet if your local hardware store doesnt have any.
Brian Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 Gal Fish/Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Since 2004
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February 23rd, 2008, 10:54 PM
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Re: refugium
I've used them plastic pull ties until I could get to the store to replace them. I still haven't replaced them.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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February 25th, 2008, 01:28 PM
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Re: refugium
thanks for all the suggestions....i'll go check out the plumbing store
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 Gallon Saltwater, starting up a 150g rr fowlr Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 Year Other Intrests: Football, Hunting, Fishing
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