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thenewguy
Post subject: use of PVC pipe for tanks
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:05 pm
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i saw a really nice tank setup with pvc pipe fittings. id like to set up one of my tanks with this. my concern is: is their anything i need to be concerned with using these pieces?


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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:13 pm
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have had pvc in my 25 and 90 for over 5 years(use various sizes as hiding spots...) and havent seemed to have any problems.........

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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 1:27 pm
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yes
PVC pipe
is totally inert
(just plastic)

you can pretty much put any of these in your tank:
plastic
cured epoxy
stone
aquarium driftwood
glass (just watch out for cutting edges)

things to watch out for are:
metals (don't use any)
some species of wood (I had problems with local oak, maybe it was too green and sappy?)
poisoned products (got some cheap chinese decorations once with poison paint on it,
one time a customer used slate from an old roof that had poison adhesive on it)

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macktab
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Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:27 am
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I only use fittings and pipe that bears the NSF mark (national sanitation foundation) meaning it was tested to be safe for drinking water.

For more info: http://www.nsf.org/consumer/newsroom/fa ... orebuy.asp

I still stay away from CPVC (chlorinated) that is used for high temperature service like hot water pipes. The chlorination is a reaction at the molecular level during manufacturing, and probably does not leach out.


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thenewguy
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Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 5:45 pm
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thank you all very much! i really appreciate your replies


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Admin
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Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:28 pm
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the white or dark grey PVC is safe in fish tanks

(CPVC is the yellowish, usually small dimension pipes and fittings,
it is totally safe in a fish tank also)

virtually all plastics are safe

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