I see that this keeps leaking but can only push the tube in so far. Any thoughts or recs ?
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Chihiros auto doser tubing
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I see that this keeps leaking but can only push the tube in so far. Any thoughts or recs ?
I had leaking issues on one line with the original base tubing as well, so on my last order from Chihiros, I purchased their colored silicone tubing. You can probably find something else cheaper but I was already buying an expensive light, so figured might as well. It slides on to the barbs much better, and so far, no leaks. Knock on wood.
The silicone tubing is SO much better than the original vinyl tubing.
You can also use any 2mmx4mm silicone tubing. I use this one, a bit cheaper than the chihiros stuff:
Finally, if you install new silicone tubing and it's still leaking, you need replacement barbs:
You can also use any 2mmx4mm silicone tubing. I use this one, a bit cheaper than the chihiros stuff:
Finally, if you install new silicone tubing and it's still leaking, you need replacement barbs:
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Thanks Rocco. Do you also have any suggestions for replacing the dosing head that sits on the aquarium. 25$ for it seems a lot on Amazon. The one that came with the doser seems to sit too close to the water level.
Take some measurements of the thickness of your tank rim and I'll 3D print you a much better tube holder!
