Fluval Owners who run a UVS inline Please read!

[SCU33ZE]

Hello all, long time since I've posted anything on here.
Well heres the deal. I bought a Fluval 205 for my 12g puffer tank. I love it and the flow is just perfect. I was thinking of adding a UV sterilizer to the output line of the Canister but the stupid line is corrugated! So Anyone who owns a Fluval and a UVS, What did you do to ensure a watertight connection? Which UVS did you choose? I just want to be sure this works before I buy it online.
Thanks!

 

[Sploke]

Just go to the hardware store and get regular tubing to replace the corrugated tubes?

 

[Sploke]

Although, why do you want to add a UV unit? IME they aren't really needed on well-maintained tanks.

 

[SCU33ZE]

Just go to the hardware store and get regular tubing to replace the corrugated tubes?

Dang lol! you guys are super duper fast! I was thinking of that but i dont think the normal line will make the bends on the input/output brackets without kinking.
I have heard of people using the corrugated tubing but i would like ideas or experiences of this.
Thanks!

 

[SCU33ZE]

Although, why do you want to add a UV unit? IME they aren't really needed on well-maintained tanks.

I want to add a UV unit as a precaution since i dont have a qt tank nor the space for one, so that way i can use it when needed(after introducing any new animal). I know it wont cure any deseases but it will help with bacteria/pathogens in the water.

 

[catfish69hunter]

i got fiber reinforced to go with my mag 350 filter and i put it in and i worked fine you may need to get a reducer or enlarger to fit the right size of the mounting posts on the units thou

 

[Sploke]

Yeah you can either use the reinforced stuff, or use barbed elbows to make corners to avoid kinks.

 

[Ajordan]

i hooked mine up right to my UV with the corrugated and all. The unit I had had the compression type fittings for more than one size tube. My UV broke though so I don't use it any more...