Shorter intake tube for Aquaclear 110

[maxthedog123]

I replaced my Whisper 60 with an Aquaclear 110 on one of my 30g tanks. Overkill - YES! But you should see how clear the water is.

The intake tube is 2 pieces - one that goes down about half way in the tank and another that touches the gravel. I would like to shorten the intake. Don't want to just take the second piece off - I would prefer to have the intake a couple inches above the gravel.

Problem - can I order a shorter tube that fits the larger intake tube size? It doesn't look like it.

It also doesn't look like I can cut it down. The bottom strainer is part of the tube and the top needs the slightly larger end to fit on the upper tube.

Suggestions?

 

[robbob2112]

take the tube to the hardware store with you and figure out what the correct size clear vinyl tubing is. Cut a section out and use the vinyl as coupler.

 

[Rbishop]

Well, if the two currently attach, cut off the lower end of the first one to the length desired...

 

[maxthedog123]

Rbishop - good point. Both tubes are the same - with a strainer on the end - and I was thinking I wanted to keep it that way. But you point out the completely obvious thing I am missing - who cares???

I'll just chop that one.