PVC and other pipes

[valerie]

I want to use pipes as supports to built my caves around but have heard different things. I know PVC is ok to use but have also seen somethign called ABS. PVC only seems to come in white around here,does it come in black? Is ABS ok to use,it comes in black. I think there is also some pipe that comes in gray

Can anyone help with a lesson in pipes?Which are safe?

 

[Anton Wernher]

valerie,
You don't know what your getting your self into http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=931&highlight=plastic

BTW, all you listed are fine

 

[Hammerman]

Originally posted by Anton Wernher
valerie,
You don't know what your getting your self into http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=931&highlight=plastic

BTW, all you listed are fine

I was just going to type the same thing....

Run Away..... Run Away.....

 

[valerie]

ok I read through the link you provided(thanks by the way ) and what i got from it is that ABS is ok to use in fish tanks. Right?

Does anyone on this board use ABS in their tanks?

 

[beviking]

Not yet! After reading that thread (and adding eye drops) I wouldn't hesitate to do so!

 

[JamisonBWolsh]

There is no way I am going to use a pipe not useable by humans to drink from. Its not 100 percent safe. No ABS for me

 

[beviking]

C'mon Jamison, humans would use the pipe for years upon years resulting in accumulation of toxins whereas fish will only be subjected to any "toxicity" for a few years. Any build up (if there truely is any) would be minimal.

 

[rjl420]

yeah, just walk away from the keyboard now.


like many others, I use ABS as well as PVC in my pond. I have for years now, with no ill effects.

 

[keely]

I've used the black pipes, whatever they are, for a long time in a lot of tanks.

 

[valerie]

thanks for all the replies,good to know someone uses it and has done so safely before i add it.

Now i don't want this to become a fight about ABS piping,that was discussed quite nicely in teh link provided.i mostly wanted to know first hand experiences,thanks.