Idea for Eliminating AC 110 Sucking In Bubbles/Air: "Curved" Intake Tube?

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Kaskade10729

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I think someone on here may have suggested it but in continuing to think of ways in which I could silence my AquaClear 110 as it sucks up bubbles from the bar beneath it, I came across some images of tanks when I did some Googling around that featured "bulging out" or "curved" intake tube ends that slip over the actual intake tube main part -- this would be exactly what I was looking for, so the bubbles wouldn't come in contact with the filter, but does anyone know what these are called and where I can find them? Also, which ones would specifically fit an AquaClear 110?

Thank you!
 
Glabe

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Just take an intake tube into Lowes, and find stuff that fits
 
Rbishop

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Just get rid of the bubble maker...
 
authmal

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He likes the bubble maker. I used to like those, too, and then decided I didn't like them enough to deal with the bubbles getting into my filter, or the splashing on my light fixtures.
 
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He could always change the size and location...but if they persist in using the size/placement they have now, nothing will change.
 
Kaskade10729

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Guys,

There are NO pre-made "curved" or "custom" intake tips for this kind of purpose/application? I thought I had read there was...
 
authmal

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Most people either deal with the bubbles in the intake, or remove the source of the bubbles. Anything in between is going to be DIY.
 
Kaskade10729

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I see; thanks Auth.
 
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